How Connecticut CDL school choices differ by class
Connecticut has 19 registered training locations across 18 cities. New Britain is the only city among the first four with two locations. Avon, Branford, and Bridgeport each have one. This is a statewide list with very little city-level duplication, so searching only one municipality can hide a workable option a short distance away. Use the addresses to draw a realistic travel radius, especially for range and road sessions. The directory is small enough to review carefully, which makes it worth reading the full training scope on every nearby card.
Class B defines much of Connecticut's directory. All 19 locations list at least one Class B component, and 17 list theory, range, and public-road training. Class A appears at seven locations, with six covering all three components. Passenger training appears at 15 sites, school bus at 12, and hazardous materials theory at five. If your goal is Class A, this difference quickly reduces the relevant list. If you are preparing for a Class B passenger or school bus role, more locations enter the comparison, but you still need to check the component details.
Connecticut's May 2025 BLS figures count 15,740 heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. The median wage is $60,490, while the 10th percentile is $47,160 and the 90th percentile is $77,360. That range is occupation data, so use it to understand statewide pay rather than to estimate a return from any single program. After filtering for class and distance, ask the remaining providers about price, scheduling, and how driving time is organized. The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles is the official source for the steps required to obtain a Connecticut CDL.
City-level search
Where to Find CDL Schools in Connecticut
01
New Britain
2 training locations
02
Avon
1 training location
03
Branford
1 training location
04
Bridgeport
1 training location
05
Cheshire
1 training location
The cities shown above account for 6 of the 19 locations in the statewide list. The full directory covers 18 cities, so use the search and training filters instead of treating those city counts as the whole market.
Training registration by address
Training Options at CDL Schools in Connecticut
17 Connecticut locations register every Class B component. Class A reaches the same three-part scope at 6 locations, or 11 fewer.
15 locations carry passenger registration, the highest of the three endorsement-related counts shown here. Open a card to see which other training parts are attached to the same address.
If you are deciding between license classes, compare the vehicle and job differences in the Class A CDL training guide and Class B CDL training guide. Passenger, school bus, and hazardous materials requirements are covered in the CDL endorsement guide.
- Any Class A part
- 7
- Full Class A scope
- 6
- Any Class B part
- 19
- Full Class B scope
- 17
- Passenger
- 15
- School bus
- 12
- Hazardous materials theory
- 5
Connecticut school finder
All CDL Schools in Connecticut, Listed Alphabetically
Search all CDL schools in Connecticut across 19 public-enrollment, in-person locations. Filters use the training registration attached to each provider-location record in the August 5, 2026 FMCSA registry snapshot.
- Training locations
- 19
- Cities represented
- 18
How to Read Registry Details for CDL Schools in Connecticut
FMCSA says training providers attest that they meet the applicable federal and state requirements before they appear in the Training Provider Registry. Use the component labels on each card to check the training registered at that location, then confirm current course details directly with the provider.
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Search Results for CDL Schools in Connecticut
Each result opens the detailed location card on its permanent directory page.
New Britain, CT
160 Driving Academy - New Britain - Classroom and Yard
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
221 South Street, New Britain, CT 06051- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
The federal training directory lists this on-site location at 221 South Street, New Britain, Connecticut 06051. The listed training provider is 160 Driving Academy at the listed location. The address-level breakdown totals 2 theory parts, 2 range parts, and 2 road parts among 2 categories. For this site, federal course data includes Class B and Class A. Use the component list for a course-level comparison. When checking the provider’s current offer, request the current details for course dates, scheduled driving time, refund terms, testing arrangements, and complete price.
Course registration details
Class A
- Theory coursework
- Off-road range
- Public road
Class B
- Knowledge lessons
- Training range
- Public-road training
Reach the training provider
Colchester, CT
Affordable CDL Training School LLC
532A New London rd, Colchester, CT 06415- Registry record updated
- May 26, 2022
The federal training directory lists this on-site location at 532A New London rd, Colchester, Connecticut 06415. The organization field for this card names Affordable CDL Training School LLC for this site. This location carries registration for Class B, HazMat theory, and Class A. Individual theory, range, and road flags appear below. Counted by category, this address has 3 theory components, 2 range components, and 2 road components. Before committing to a class date, get the current terms for complete price, testing arrangements, vehicle access, course dates, and scheduled driving time.
Location training details
Class A
- Theory coursework
- Practice range
- Public-road component
Class B
- Theory portion
- Practice range
- On-road work
Hazardous Materials
- Registered theory
Contact information for this location
Meriden, CT
Allstate Commercial Driver Training
Meriden, CT 06450- Registry record updated
- December 2, 2021
This training address appears in FMCSA’s public provider file at Meriden, Connecticut 06450. The organization field for this card names ALLSTATE COMMERCIAL DRIVER TRAINING at the listed location. The registered categories at this site cover Class A and Class B. Theory, range, and road coverage is itemized next. Across the visible training rows, 0 categories include theory, 2 categories include range work, and 2 categories include public-road work. When you contact the school, have the provider explain complete price, scheduled driving time, course dates, vehicle access, and refund terms.
Training scope at this site
Class A
- Vehicle-control range
- Public-road component
Class B
- Off-road range
- Public road
Provider contact details
Seymour, CT
Allstate Commercial Driver Training
249 Pearl Street, Seymour, CT, USA, Seymour, CT 06483- Registry record updated
- March 17, 2022
This training address appears in FMCSA’s public provider file at 249 Pearl Street, Seymour, CT, USA, Seymour, Connecticut 06483. FMCSA data names ALLSTATE COMMERCIAL DRIVER TRAINING on this public registry entry. Training categories listed here include passenger endorsement, Class A, Class B, and HazMat theory. Individual theory, range, and road flags appear below. This location's 4 course rows account for 4 theory flags, 3 range flags, and 3 road flags. Before choosing this training site, ask the provider to confirm refund terms, complete price, scheduled driving time, course dates, and testing arrangements.
Federal training categories
Class A
- Theory coursework
- Off-road range
- Behind-the-wheel road
Class B
- Knowledge lessons
- Range instruction
- Behind-the-wheel road
Passenger
- Theory instruction
- Practice range
- On-road work
Hazardous Materials
- Theory portion
Provider contact details
Cheshire, CT
Big Rig Driving Academy
160 Sandbank Road, Unit A, Cheshire, CT 06410- Registry record updated
- December 11, 2024
This public-enrollment, on-site training location is listed at 160 Sandbank Road, Unit A, Cheshire, Connecticut 06410. The operator named in the registry is Big Rig Driving Academy for the listed provider location. Course flags connected to this location show HazMat theory, Class B, and Class A. The rows show where the training flags differ. Counted by category, this address has 3 theory components, 2 range components, and 2 road components. Before agreeing to the provider’s terms, read the provider’s answer on complete price, vehicle access, testing arrangements, refund terms, and course dates.
Registry training breakdown
Class A
- Knowledge instruction
- Range
- Public-road component
Class B
- Theory instruction
- Training range
- Public road
Hazardous Materials
- Knowledge lessons
Reach the training provider
Middletown, CT
DATTCO Inc
Training provider: DATTCO Inc.
131 Tuttle Rd, Middletown, CT 06457- Registry record updated
- November 5, 2025
This on-site location appears in the public training directory at 131 Tuttle Rd, Middletown, Connecticut 06457. The organization attached to this address is DATTCO Inc. on this public registry entry. This location's 3 course rows account for 3 theory flags, 3 range flags, and 3 road flags. Course flags connected to this location show Class B, passenger endorsement, and school-bus endorsement. The component rows show the registered delivery parts. Before selecting a cohort, put these questions to the school about scheduled driving time, course dates, testing arrangements, refund terms, and complete price.
Registered course components
Class B
- Theory instruction
- Range driving
- Public-road training
Passenger
- Theory
- Closed-range work
- Behind-the-wheel road
School bus
- Theory component
- Range component
- Behind-the-wheel road
Registry contact methods
New Britain, CT
DATTCO New Britian
Training provider: DATTCO Inc.
583 South St, New Britain, CT 06051- Registry record updated
- November 5, 2025
FMCSA places this public-enrollment address in its location directory at 583 South St, New Britain, Connecticut 06051. The named organization behind this entry is DATTCO Inc. for the address shown above. The registered categories at this site cover school-bus endorsement, Class B, and passenger endorsement. The component rows show the registered delivery parts. Of the components attached to this location, 3 are theory, 3 are range, and 3 are road registration. During an enrollment call, get written details covering scheduled driving time, complete price, refund terms, testing arrangements, and vehicle access.
Registry training breakdown
Class B
- Theory instruction
- Practice range
- On-road work
Passenger
- Classroom theory
- Range
- On-road work
School bus
- Theory portion
- Practice range
- Road instruction
Reach the training provider
Killingly, CT
Killingly Board Of Education
Training provider: EASTCONN
79 Putnam Pike, Killingly, CT 06241-1606- Registry record updated
- October 18, 2022
FMCSA records this address as a public-enrollment training site at 79 Putnam Pike, Killingly, Connecticut 06241-1606. The federal record associates the location with EASTCONN at this training location. Across the visible training rows, 3 categories include theory, 3 categories include range work, and 3 categories include public-road work. Training attached to this address includes Class B, passenger endorsement, and school-bus endorsement. Use the grid to distinguish theory, range, and road. When checking the provider’s current offer, get written details covering vehicle access, scheduled driving time, complete price, course dates, and refund terms.
Training at this address
Class B
- Knowledge lessons
- Off-road range
- Public-road training
Passenger
- Theory coursework
- Range driving
- Public-road driving
School bus
- Theory component
- Vehicle-control range
- Road instruction
School contact links
Oakdale, CT
Montville Board of Education
800 Old Colchester Rd, Oakdale, CT 06370- Registry record updated
- January 31, 2022
The federal directory records this public-enrollment training site at 800 Old Colchester Rd, Oakdale, Connecticut 06370. The organization attached to this address is Montville Board of Education at this training location. This location carries registration for school-bus endorsement, passenger endorsement, and Class B. The component grid preserves the location-level detail. The address-level breakdown totals 3 theory parts, 3 range parts, and 3 road parts among 3 categories. As part of your final school check, request the current details for refund terms, scheduled driving time, vehicle access, complete price, and testing arrangements.
Training at this address
Class B
- Theory portion
- Off-road range
- Public road
Passenger
- Knowledge lessons
- Off-road range
- On-road practice
School bus
- Theory portion
- Practice range
- On-road work
Contact information for this location
Somers, CT
New Eng Tractor Trailer Training of CT INC-Somers
Training provider: New Eng Tractor Trailer Training of CT INC
32 Field Rd, Somers, CT 06071- Registry record updated
- October 23, 2025
This provider address carries a public-enrollment registry listing at 32 Field Rd, Somers, Connecticut 06071. The operator named in the registry is New Eng Tractor Trailer Training of CT INC on this public registry entry. The address-level breakdown totals 4 theory parts, 3 range parts, and 3 road parts among 4 categories. This location carries registration for Class A, Class B, passenger endorsement, and HazMat theory. Each registered component is itemized in the grid. As you compare this location with others, have the school spell out complete price, refund terms, scheduled driving time, vehicle access, and course dates.
Course registration details
Class A
- Knowledge instruction
- Vehicle-control range
- Road driving
Class B
- Theory component
- Training range
- Public road
Passenger
- Theory instruction
- Practice range
- On-road practice
Hazardous Materials
- Classroom theory
Reach the training provider
Bridgeport, CT
New England Tractor-Trailer Training School of Conn., Inc-Bridgeport
Training provider: New Eng Tractor Trailer Training of CT INC
510 Barnum Avenue 4th floor, Bridgeport, CT 06608- Registry record updated
- October 23, 2025
This public-enrollment, on-site training location is listed at 510 Barnum Avenue 4th floor, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06608. The provider attached to the location is New Eng Tractor Trailer Training of CT INC on the location-level file. The federal record distributes its course flags across 4 theory components, 3 range components, and 3 road components. FMCSA training fields on the card identify HazMat theory, Class B, Class A, and passenger endorsement. Each category below shows its recorded course parts. Before choosing this training site, read the provider’s answer on testing arrangements, vehicle access, scheduled driving time, course dates, and complete price.
Registry training breakdown
Class A
- Theory component
- Closed-range work
- Road driving
Class B
- Classroom theory
- Practice range
- Road instruction
Passenger
- Classroom work
- Practice range
- Public-road training
Hazardous Materials
- Theory instruction
Provider contact details
Newington, CT
Newington Public Schools
200 Garfield St, Newington, CT 06111- Registry record updated
- February 15, 2022
FMCSA places this public-enrollment address in its location directory at 200 Garfield St, Newington, Connecticut 06111. FMCSA pairs this provider location with Newington Public Schools for this site. This location's 3 course rows account for 3 theory flags, 3 range flags, and 3 road flags. The registered categories at this site cover Class B, passenger endorsement, and school-bus endorsement. Individual theory, range, and road flags appear below. When comparing course offers, ask the provider to document refund terms, testing arrangements, scheduled driving time, complete price, and course dates.
Course registration details
Class B
- Knowledge instruction
- Behind-the-wheel range
- Public-road training
Passenger
- Theory coursework
- Vehicle-control range
- Road instruction
School bus
- Theory instruction
- Practice range
- On-road work
Contact information for this location
Preston, CT
Preston Public Schools
327 Shetucket Turnpike, Preston, CT 06365-8629- Registry record updated
- August 18, 2022
The federal location data shows public enrollment at this site at 327 Shetucket Turnpike, Preston, Connecticut 06365-8629. The listed training provider is Preston Public Schools for this site. The 3 listed categories contain 3 theory flags, 3 range flags, and 3 road flags. Training attached to this address includes school-bus endorsement, passenger endorsement, and Class B. The rows show where the training flags differ. Before choosing this training site, review written information about testing arrangements, refund terms, course dates, scheduled driving time, and vehicle access.
Federal training categories
Class B
- Registered theory
- Closed-range work
- Public-road component
Passenger
- Knowledge instruction
- Training range
- Behind-the-wheel road
School bus
- Classroom theory
- Practice range
- Road driving
Contact information for this location
Avon, CT
Specialty Transportation, Inc
15 Industrial Road, Avon, CT 06001- Registry record updated
- January 14, 2022
The public registry identifies this on-site training location at 15 Industrial Road, Avon, Connecticut 06001. The training-provider entry belongs to Specialty Transportation, Inc on the location-level file. The 3 listed categories contain 3 theory flags, 0 range flags, and 3 road flags. The recorded course scope covers school-bus endorsement, passenger endorsement, and Class B. The card itemizes each recorded training component. Before signing an agreement, have the school spell out complete price, vehicle access, scheduled driving time, course dates, and refund terms.
Training at this address
Class B
- Registered theory
- Road component
Passenger
- Theory portion
- Public road
School bus
- Theory portion
- Public-road driving
Contact this provider
Guilford, CT
Specialty Transportation, Inc
Guilford, CT 06437- Registry record updated
- January 14, 2022
FMCSA records this address as a public-enrollment training site at Guilford, Connecticut 06437. For this address, the provider on file is Specialty Transportation, Inc at this training location. This location's 3 course rows account for 3 theory flags, 3 range flags, and 3 road flags. This location carries registration for passenger endorsement, school-bus endorsement, and Class B. Individual theory, range, and road flags appear below. As part of your final school check, ask the provider to document refund terms, scheduled driving time, testing arrangements, course dates, and vehicle access.
Training scope at this site
Class B
- Knowledge instruction
- Range instruction
- Road driving
Passenger
- Knowledge instruction
- Range driving
- Behind-the-wheel road
School bus
- Knowledge lessons
- Behind-the-wheel range
- Road instruction
Contact routes for this address
Milford, CT
Winkle Bus Co
Training provider: Winkle Bus Co., Inc.
Milford, CT 06460-3001- Registry record updated
- September 25, 2025
The location file records an on-site training address at Milford, Connecticut 06460-3001. The provider field identifies Winkle Bus Co., Inc. on the location-level file. Course flags connected to this location show passenger endorsement, Class B, and school-bus endorsement. The card itemizes each recorded training component. Across 3 course categories, the record marks 3 theory components, 3 range components, and 3 road components. As part of your final school check, get the current terms for refund terms, vehicle access, course dates, scheduled driving time, and complete price.
Course registration details
Class B
- Theory
- Range driving
- Public-road driving
Passenger
- Theory instruction
- Behind-the-wheel range
- Public-road component
School bus
- Classroom theory
- Behind-the-wheel range
- On-road work
Reach the training provider
ORANGE, CT
Winkle Bus Company
Training provider: Winkle Bus Co., Inc.
ORANGE, CT 06477- Registry record updated
- November 14, 2022
This on-site provider location is open to public enrollment at ORANGE, Connecticut 06477. The provider attached to the location is Winkle Bus Co., Inc. on the federal location record. The location record includes passenger endorsement, school-bus endorsement, and Class B. The grid below separates theory from behind-the-wheel components. The federal record distributes its course flags across 3 theory components, 3 range components, and 3 road components. During an enrollment call, have the provider explain testing arrangements, scheduled driving time, refund terms, complete price, and course dates.
Registered course components
Class B
- Theory
- Closed-range work
- Public-road driving
Passenger
- Theory instruction
- Practice range
- Behind-the-wheel road
School bus
- Knowledge instruction
- Vehicle-control range
- Road component
Contact this provider
West Haven, CT
Winkle Bus Company of West Haven Inc
Training provider: Winkle Bus Co., Inc.
West Haven, CT 06516-1442- Registry record updated
- September 25, 2025
FMCSA places this public-enrollment address in its location directory at West Haven, Connecticut 06516-1442. The provider field identifies Winkle Bus Co., Inc. at this training location. Training attached to this address includes Class B, school-bus endorsement, and passenger endorsement. Use the component list for a course-level comparison. Across 3 course categories, the record marks 3 theory components, 3 range components, and 3 road components. Before you enroll at this address, ask the provider to document testing arrangements, course dates, complete price, refund terms, and vehicle access.
Training scope at this site
Class B
- Theory instruction
- Behind-the-wheel range
- On-road practice
Passenger
- Classroom work
- Vehicle-control range
- Road driving
School bus
- Knowledge instruction
- Training range
- Public road
Branford, CT
ZUM SERVICES INC - BRANFORD
Training provider: Zum Service SF
33 Flax Mill Rd, Branford, CT 06405-2802- Registry record updated
- December 17, 2025
This on-site location appears in the public training directory at 33 Flax Mill Rd, Branford, Connecticut 06405-2802. For this address, the provider on file is Zum Service SF on the location-level file. Training attached to this address includes Class B, passenger endorsement, and school-bus endorsement. The grid keeps classroom and driving parts apart. Of the components attached to this location, 3 are theory, 3 are range, and 3 are road registration. When comparing course offers, get direct confirmation of vehicle access, course dates, scheduled driving time, testing arrangements, and refund terms.
What this location registers
Class B
- Theory instruction
- Range
- Public-road component
Passenger
- Theory portion
- Off-road range
- On-road work
School bus
- Theory component
- Training range
- Public road
Provider contact details
How Much Do Truck Drivers Make in Connecticut?
The May 2025 wage midpoint for Connecticut heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $60,490. Compared nationally, it is $1,850 above the national median of $58,640. 15,740 heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver jobs support this state estimate. Pair that job count with the wage spread instead of reading the median alone.
The statewide pay range stretches $30,200 between the 10th and 90th percentiles. Those endpoints are $47,160 and $77,360, respectively.
The figures cover wage-and-salary workers across experience levels and exclude self-employed drivers. Use the truck driver salary table for the national figures and every state, and read the truck driver career guide before connecting school choice to a specific job plan.
- 10th percentile
- $47,160
- Median
- $60,490
- 90th percentile
- $77,360
- State employment
- 15,740
Licensing Steps After Comparing CDL Schools in Connecticut
CDL training and state licensing are separate steps. Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles publishes the current Connecticut instructions, while the federal Training Provider Registry identifies training locations and the training types attached to them.
Start with the official state resource before paying a deposit, then use the directory card to confirm the provider's address and training scope. Ask the provider to put the course dates, total price, driving time, and refund terms in writing for the cohort you plan to attend.
Questions About CDL Schools in Connecticut
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Source trail
Official Sources for CDL Schools in Connecticut
- FMCSA Training Provider Registry school search
- FMCSA guidance for selecting a registered training provider
- FMCSA registered training location data, August 5, 2026
- Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles: Official Connecticut CDL licensing guidance
- BLS May 2025 heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver wages
The CDL schools in Connecticut shown here come from active, in-person federal registry entries open to public enrollment and dated August 5, 2026. A provider's federal registration records training scope at a location. Compare the provider's current course details and the state's licensing instructions before enrolling.