CDL schools in Florida
Looking for CDL & truck driving schools in Florida? There are 16, including 15 public colleges and 1 private nonprofit school. Truck drivers in Florida earn a median $50,640 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 16
- Public colleges
- 15
- Median pay in FL
- $50,640
What truck drivers earn in Florida
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $50,640
- $24.34 an hour
- Typical range
- $37,700–$74,330
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in FL
- 112,920
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3.8%
- 214,500 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many CDL & truck driving schools are in Florida?
We list 16 schools in Florida with CDL & truck driving programs: 15 public colleges and 1 private nonprofit school. Campuses are in Jacksonville, Palm Coast, Lake City, Chipley, and Quincy.
Are there community college CDL & truck driving programs in Florida?
Yes. 15 public colleges in Florida offer CDL & truck driving. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does CDL & truck driving school cost in Florida?
Among the 15 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $804 to $25,462. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do truck drivers make in Florida?
The median pay for truck drivers in Florida is $50,640 a year, and most earn between $37,700 and $74,330, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a CDL & truck driving school in Florida?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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CDL schools in other states
- Georgia (21)
- Illinois (17)
- Pennsylvania (14)
- Kentucky (13)
- Tennessee (13)
- Texas (12)
- Arkansas (11)
- Kansas (9)
- Ohio (9)
- Utah (9)
- Wisconsin (9)
- Mississippi (8)
- Washington (7)
- California (6)
- North Carolina (6)
- South Carolina (6)