CDL Schools in Wisconsin
Federal law requires entry-level CDL training to come from a provider listed in FMCSA's Training Provider Registry. Wisconsin has 74 registered training locations open to the public — every one of them is listed below.
Registered training locations
74
Median truck driver wage
$57,380
Wisconsin, heavy & tractor-trailer
Job growth 2022–2032
+7.5%
Openings per year
6,020
statewide average
FMCSA-Registered CDL Training Providers in Wisconsin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl's Transport Commercial Driver CDL Training School | Antigo | 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 |
| Fox Valley Technical College | Appleton | 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 |
| ASH | Ashland | Class A; Class B | Class A: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| BL | Balsam Lake | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory | Class B: Theory |
| Moraine Park Technical College Beaver Dam | Beaver Dam | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Southern Door County School District | Brussels | 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 |
| Next Level CDL Institute LLC | Butler | 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 |
| Fox Valley Technical College | Chilton | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| River Run CDL Training School | Chippewa 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 |
| Fox Valley Technical College | Clintonville | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Dark Horse CDL School Vernon cty | Coon valley | 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 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | Eau Claire | 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 |
| ECO CST Services, LLC | Elkhorn | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| School District Of Elmwood | Elmwood | 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 |
| CDL PRO SCHOOL | Franksville | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| NWTC Corporate Training & Economic Development (CTED) | Green Bay | 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 |
| Dark Horse CDL School inc Classroom | Greenville | Class A; Class B; Passenger; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory | Class B: Theory | Passenger: Theory | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Chippewa Valley CDL Academy LLC | Holcombe | Class A; Class B | Class A: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Hudson Truck Driving School | Hudson | 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 |
| Blackhawk Technical College | Janesville | 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 |
| Arrow Truck Driving Academy | Kenosha | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Fox valley cdl school | Kenosha | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Gateway Technical College | Kenosha | 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 |
| Gateway Technical College | Kenosha | 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 |
| Kotra CDL Driving School | Kenosha | 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 |
| Woody's CDL Services LLC | Kewaskum | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Dark Horse CDL School | Ladysmith | 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 |
| Kickapoo Valley CDL Training | La Farge | 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 |
| Dark Horse CDL School Larsen | Larsen | 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 |
| Special Events 3rd Party CDL Testing Services LLC | Little Chute | 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 |
| Special Events Custom Services LLC. | Little Chute | 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 |
| Veriha Driving Academy | Marinette | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Train 4 Less Marshfield Under review | Marshfield | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory | Class B: Theory | Passenger: Theory | School Bus: Theory | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Northcentral Technical College | Merrill | 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 |
| Future Logistics & CDL Training | Milwaukee | 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-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Griffin's CDL Institute, LLC | Milwaukee | 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 |
| Griffin's CDL Institute, LLC | Milwaukee | 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 |
| Lada Driver School, LLC | Milwaukee | Class A | Class A: BTW-Range |
| Lada Driver School, LLC | Milwaukee | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road |
| Milwaukee CDL Institute | Milwaukee | 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 |
| Miracles Training Center LLC | Milwaukee | Class B; Passenger; School Bus | Class B: Theory | Passenger: Theory, BTW-Public Road | School Bus: Theory, BTW-Public Road |
| On Your Way CDL Training LLC | Milwaukee | 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 |
| PROFESSIONAL CDL TRAINING LLC | Milwaukee | Class A; Class B; Passenger; School Bus; Hazardous Materials | 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 | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| tdu,llc | Milwaukee | 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 | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| New Glarus School District | New Glarus | 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 |
| NR | New Richmond | 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 |
| Cdl Driving School | NEW RICHMOND | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Oak Creek | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Milwaukee CDL Institute | Oak Creek | 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 |
| The CMV Tutor LLC (Onalaska) | Onalaska | 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 |
| Oregon School District | Oregon | 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 |
| Pepin Area School District | Pepin | 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 |
| Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee | 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 |
| 2 WEEK CDL TRAINING | Racine | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| TEZ CDL school | Racine | Class A | Class A: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| RL | Rice Lake | 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: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | School Bus: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Rick Liebergen CDL Training | Seymour | Class A; Class B; Passenger | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Passenger: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Rick Liebergen CDL Training | Seymour | 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 |
| ST. Croix Valley Truck Driving School | ST. Croix 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 |
| Corso CDL School | Sturtevant | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| TEZ CDL SCHOOL LLC | Sturtevant | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| ASSOCIATED TRAINING SERVICES | SUN PRAIRIE | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| DIESEL DRIVING SCHOOL | SUN PRAIRIE | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| SUP | Superior | Class A; Class B | Class A: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Superior CDL School, LLC. | Superior | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Ready 2 Run CDL Training LLC | Viroqua | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| SCDTI | Waupaca | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| Fox Valley Technical College | Wautoma | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| 160 Driving Academy - Milwaukee - Classroom | West Allis | Class A; Hazardous Materials | Class A: Theory | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| 160 Driving Academy - Milwaukee - Yard | West Allis | Class A | Class A: BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| 2 WEEK CDL TRAINING | West Allis | Hazardous Materials | Hazardous Materials: Theory |
| SKY Truck School | Wilson | Class A | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| Proven Safety Solutions LLC | Windsor | Class A; Class B | Class A: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range | Class B: Theory, BTW-Public Road, BTW-Range |
| SCI Commercial Driving School | Wisonsin Dells, Wi. | 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 |
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 Wisconsin
Wages
- Median annual wage: $57,380
- Average annual wage: $56,980
- Heavy & tractor-trailer drivers employed statewide: 52,980
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: +7.5%
- Average openings per year: 6,020
- Employment: 52,250 → 56,180
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
Pay in Wisconsin's biggest trucking metros
| Metro area | Drivers employed | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | 9,990 | $58,770 |
| Green Bay, WI | 4,630 | $57,890 |
| Madison, WI | 4,360 | $57,870 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | 2,070 | $60,020 |
| Appleton, WI | 2,010 | $57,100 |
Verified CDL Program Outcomes in Wisconsin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badger CDL DBA Milwaukee CDL Institute Class A Full CDL Program | 75% | 98% | $15,949 | $5,250 |
| DIESEL TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOL Class-A Commercial Driver Training Program | 75% | 77% | $11,645 | $5,375 |
| Midwest Truck Driving Schools LLC dba Midwest Truck Driving School 160 Hour CVTA Class A CDL | 90% | 19% | $10,990 | $5,945 |
| 160 Driving Academy 160 Driving Academy – Class A CDL Training | 58% | 68% | $11,426 | $4,650 |
| Waukesha County Technical College Truck Driving | 77% | 69% | $14,057 | $3,175 |
| Hands-On Driving, Incorporated Hands On Driving Incorporated | 88% | 91% | $4,522 | $6,000 |
| Fox Valley Technical College Truck Driving | 93% | 77% | $13,924 | $2,260 |
| Sabertooth Commercial Driver Training Institute Inc. Class A CDL Training | 97% | 33% | $372 | $4,295 |
| Badger CDL DBA Milwaukee CDL Institute Class B CDL Program | 97% | 49% | $259 | $2,800 |
| PROFESSIONAL CDL TRAINING LLC CLASS B COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE (CDL) | 80% | 66% | $8,432 | $1,750 |
| PROFESSIONAL CDL TRAINING LLC CLASS A COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE (CDL) | 73% | 91% | $8,339 | $5,720 |
| ASSOCIATED TRAINING SERVICES CORP HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRAINING PROGRAM II | 94% | 23% | $10,833 | $15,090 |
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 Wisconsin
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
- Education: No education required
- Experience: No experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: WI Dept of Transportation · agency website
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- Education: No education required
- Experience: No experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: Wisconsin Department of Transportation · 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.