CDL schools in Texas
Looking for CDL & truck driving schools in Texas? There are 12, including 3 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 8 private career schools. Truck drivers in Texas earn a median $56,290 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 12
- Public colleges
- 3
- Median pay in TX
- $56,290
12 CDL & truck driving schools
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Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington
Arlington, TX · Private
- CDL & truck driving
- HVAC technician
- CNC machining
- +3
Miller-Motte College-STVT-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX · Private
- CDL & truck driving
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +3
Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen
McAllen, TX · Private
- CDL & truck driving
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +2
Miller-Motte College-STVT-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Private
- CDL & truck driving
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +2
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Brownsville
Brownsville, TX · Private
- CDL & truck driving
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +1
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco
Weslaco, TX · Private
- CDL & truck driving
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +1
What truck drivers earn in Texas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $56,290
- $27.06 an hour
- Typical range
- $38,150–$79,400
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TX
- 209,680
- 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 Texas?
We list 12 schools in Texas with CDL & truck driving programs: 3 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 8 private career schools. Campuses are in El Paso, Amarillo, Athens, Baytown, and Grand Prairie.
Are there community college CDL & truck driving programs in Texas?
Yes. 3 public colleges in Texas 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 Texas?
Among the 11 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,092 to $22,520. 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 Texas?
The median pay for truck drivers in Texas is $56,290 a year, and most earn between $38,150 and $79,400, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a CDL & truck driving school in Texas?
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)
- Florida (16)
- Pennsylvania (14)
- Kentucky (13)
- Tennessee (13)
- Arkansas (11)
- Kansas (9)
- Ohio (9)
- Utah (9)
- Wisconsin (9)
- Mississippi (8)
- Washington (7)
- California (6)
- North Carolina (6)
- South Carolina (6)