CDL Schools in Rhode Island
Federal law requires entry-level CDL training to come from a provider listed in FMCSA's Training Provider Registry. Rhode Island has 4 registered training locations open to the public — every one of them is listed below.
Registered training locations
4
Median truck driver wage
$59,710
Rhode Island, heavy & tractor-trailer
Job growth 2022–2032
+12.7%
Openings per year
430
statewide average
FMCSA-Registered CDL Training Providers in Rhode Island
Sorted by city. "Theory" is classroom instruction; "BTW" is behind-the-wheel training on a range or public road. Confirm current registration with the school before enrolling.
| Provider | City | CDL classes | Training offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| DATTCO Inc | Cranston | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| International CDL LLC | Johnston | Class A; Class B; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| DATTCO Inc | Pascoag | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| New England Tractor trailer training of Mass, Inc-Pawtucket | Pawtucket | Class A; Class B; Passenger; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
Source: FMCSA Training Provider Registry (tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov), retrieved 2026-07-06. Employer-only training locations (fleets and agencies that train their own drivers) are not listed. Providers marked "Under review" are being re-verified by FMCSA and may not currently certify training.
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What Truck Drivers Earn in Rhode Island
Wages
- Median annual wage: $59,710
- Average annual wage: $59,870
- Heavy & tractor-trailer drivers employed statewide: 3,260
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024 (SOC 53-3032). First-year pay is usually below the median; OTR and specialized endorsements pay above it.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +12.7%
- Average openings per year: 430
- Employment: 3,540 → 3,990
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
Pay in Rhode Island's biggest trucking metros
| Metro area | Drivers employed | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 6,780 | $59,620 |
Verified CDL Program Outcomes in Rhode Island
States report these results to the U.S. Department of Labor for programs eligible for workforce (WIOA) funding — they are measured outcomes, not marketing claims. Blank cells mean the state suppressed the value (usually small class sizes).
| Provider · Program | Completion | Employed (2 qtrs) | Median earnings (qtr) | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teamsters Local 251 Driving School CDL Class A Training Program | 87% | 86% | $14,273 | $5,500 |
| International CDL CDL Class A | 83% | 84% | $11,493 | $6,575 |
| International CDL CDL Class B | 96% | 60% | $11,142 | $4,575 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Eligible Training Provider List results (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY2023. Earnings are for one quarter, not annualized.
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Getting a CDL in Rhode Island
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- Education: No education required
- Experience: No experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: Rhode Island Department of Revenue · agency website
Chauffeur / CDL
- Education: No education required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: Rhode Island Department of Revenue · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Since February 2022, first-time Class A/B applicants must complete entry-level driver training with a registered provider before taking the skills test.