CDL schools in Kentucky

Looking for CDL & truck driving schools in Kentucky? There are 13, including 12 public colleges and 1 private career school. Truck drivers in Kentucky earn a median $56,340 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
13
Public colleges
12
Median pay in KY
$56,340

13 CDL & truck driving schools

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  1. American National University-Pikeville

    Pikeville, KY · Private

    • CDL & truck driving
    • Medical assistant

  2. Ashland Community & Technical College

    Ashland, KY · Public

    • CDL & truck driving
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  3. Big Sandy Community & Technical College

    Prestonsburg, KY · Public

    • CDL & truck driving
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

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  5. Bluegrass Community & Technical College

    Lexington, KY · Public

    • CDL & truck driving
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +21

  6. Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

    Elizabethtown, KY · Public

    • CDL & truck driving
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  7. Gateway Community & Technical College

    Florence, KY · Public

    • CDL & truck driving
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  8. Hazard Community & Technical College

    Hazard, KY · Public

    • CDL & truck driving
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +19

  9. Hopkinsville Community College

    Hopkinsville, KY · Public

    • CDL & truck driving
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  10. Jefferson Community & Technical College

    Louisville, KY · Public

    • CDL & truck driving
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23

  11. Madisonville Community College

    Madisonville, KY · Public

    • CDL & truck driving
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  12. Maysville Community & Technical College

    Maysville, KY · Public

    • CDL & truck driving
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  13. Owensboro Community & Technical College

    Owensboro, KY · Public

    • CDL & truck driving
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +20

  14. Somerset Community College

    Somerset, KY · Public

    • CDL & truck driving
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

What truck drivers earn in Kentucky

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Truck driver salary in KentuckyHow to become a truck driver

Median pay
$56,340
$27.09 an hour
Typical range
$38,670–$85,630
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in KY
31,760
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 Kentucky?

We list 13 schools in Kentucky with CDL & truck driving programs: 12 public colleges and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Ashland, Prestonsburg, Lexington, Pikeville, and Elizabethtown.

Are there community college CDL & truck driving programs in Kentucky?

Yes. 12 public colleges in Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

Among the 13 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,955 to $17,010. 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 Kentucky?

The median pay for truck drivers in Kentucky is $56,340 a year, and most earn between $38,670 and $85,630, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a CDL & truck driving school in Kentucky?

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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