CDL Schools in South Dakota
Federal law requires entry-level CDL training to come from a provider listed in FMCSA's Training Provider Registry. South Dakota has 35 registered training locations open to the public — every one of them is listed below.
Registered training locations
35
Median truck driver wage
$56,880
South Dakota, heavy & tractor-trailer
Job growth 2022–2032
+9.8%
Openings per year
900
statewide average
FMCSA-Registered CDL Training Providers in South Dakota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-Z CDL Training | Aberdeen | 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 |
| lien transportation | ABERDEEN | Class A; Class B | Class A: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Sisseton Wahpeton College | Agency Village | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Flandreau Harlow's School Bus Service Inc. | Bismarck | 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 |
| Seidel Trucking | Bison | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Bowes Construction | Brookings | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| S&W Construction INC | BROOKINGS | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Thieman Hay LLC | Colome | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Greenwood Colony | Delmont | Class A; Class B | Class A: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Bahr CDL Services | Groton | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Groton Area School District | Groton | 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 |
| Tim Steichen CDL ELDT Training LLC | Harrisburg | 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 |
| Bahr CDL Services | Langford | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Roxie Hovda | McIntosh | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Todd County Highway Department | Mission | Class A | Class A: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Mike Carpentier | Mitchell | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Mitchell Technical College | Mitchell | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| A-Z CDL Training | Mobridge | 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 |
| Harlow's Dakota Valley | North Sioux City | 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 |
| D&M Harvesting LLC | Pierre | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Fast-Pass Trucking Training | Pierre | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; 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 | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Western Dakota Technical College | Rapid City | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; 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 | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| B-J School Buses, Inc (Scotland) | Scotland | 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 |
| Abbas CDL Services, LLC | Sioux Falls | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| American Center Truck Driving School | Sioux Falls | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Extra Mile CDL Academy | Sioux Falls | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; 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 | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| School Bus Inc. | Sioux Falls | 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 |
| SouthDakotaCDL.com | Sioux Falls | Class A; Class B; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory | Class B: Theory | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Southeast Technical College | Sioux Falls | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; 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 | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| ZH express corporation | Spearfish | Hazardous Materials | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Sturgis Harlow's School Bus Service | Sturgis | 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 |
| Timmons Transportation, LLC | Toronto | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class A: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Harlow's Vermillion South Dakota | Vermillion | 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 |
| Lake Area Technical College | Watertown | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; 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 | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Hunkes Transfer South Dakota | WATERTOWN | Class A; Class B; Hazardous Materials | Class A: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: 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 South Dakota
Wages
- Median annual wage: $56,880
- Average annual wage: $58,150
- Heavy & tractor-trailer drivers employed statewide: 5,990
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: +9.8%
- Average openings per year: 900
- Employment: 7,560 → 8,300
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
Pay in South Dakota's biggest trucking metros
| Metro area | Drivers employed | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | 2,300 | $58,610 |
| Rapid City, SD | 760 | $56,330 |
Verified CDL Program Outcomes in South Dakota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Dakota Technical College Commercial Driver's License | Class A | Campus | 98% | 33% | $12,926 | $4,500 |
| Southeast Technical College Commercial Driver's License // Class A | In-person | 90% | 36% | $10,484 | $5,500 |
| Lake Area Technical College Heavy Equipment Operator | Diploma | Campus | 66% | 14% | $14,190 | $11,033 |
| Southeast Technical College Entry-Level Driver Training Theory | Class A | Flex Pathway | 100% | 6% | $5,918 | $500 |
| Extra Mile CDL Academy LLC Entry Level Driver Training and Behind the Wheel Driver Training | CDL | Hy-Brid | 92% | 17% | $12,123 | $2,800 |
| Southeast Technical College Commercial Driver's License // Class B | In-person | 100% | — | — | $1,700 |
| Lake Area Technical College Heavy Equipment Operator | AAS | Campus | 84% | — | — | $20,157 |
| Western Dakota Technical College Commercial Driver's License | Class B | Campus | 100% | 11% | $13,199 | $2,200 |
| Southeast Technical College Behind-The-Wheel Driver Training | Class A | Flex Pathway | 100% | 9% | $7,117 | $1,500 |
| Southeast Technical College Vehicle Inspection Training | Class A | Flex Pathway | 97% | — | — | $200 |
| Southeast Technical College Learner Permit Training | Class A | Flex Pathway | 100% | — | — | $250 |
| Southeast Technical College Final Field Driving Exam | Class A | Flex Pathway | 100% | — | — | $250 |
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 South Dakota
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: South Dakota Department of Public Safety · 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.