Why New Jersey CDL school filters matter
New Jersey has 222 directory locations in 132 cities, a dense list for a geographically compact state. Paterson has 11, East Brunswick has eight, and Jackson Township and Trenton each have seven. City lines should not define your entire search because several neighboring communities may fall within the same practical commute. Start with addresses, travel times, and the parts of the state you can reach repeatedly. A larger pool is useful only after you remove locations whose registered training scope or in-person logistics do not match your plan.
Class B and bus-related training shape New Jersey's registry mix. Class B appears at 182 locations, with 152 covering theory, range, and public-road components. Passenger training appears at 193 locations and 158 list all three components. School bus training appears at 182, including 145 with the complete sequence. Class A appears at 98 locations, with 67 showing all three, while hazardous materials theory appears at 65. Your license goal can cut a 222-location directory to a very different set, so use the category details early.
The May 2025 BLS data counts 47,980 heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver jobs in New Jersey. The median wage is $63,570. Pay runs from $47,950 at the 10th percentile to $90,310 at the 90th percentile. That wide distribution belongs to the occupation as a whole and should not be attached to a school's results. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission is the official licensing source. Once distance and registered scope produce a short list, ask the providers about current tuition, class times, enrollment dates, and where each behind-the-wheel component takes place.
City-level search
Where to Find CDL Schools in New Jersey
01
Paterson
11 training locations
02
East Brunswick
8 training locations
03
Jackson Township
7 training locations
04
Trenton
7 training locations
05
Newark
5 training locations
The cities shown above account for 38 of the 222 locations in the statewide list. The full directory covers 132 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 New Jersey
The registry shows 152 New Jersey locations with Class B theory, range, and road registration. The comparable Class A count is 67, which is 85 lower.
The directory counts 193 locations with passenger training, the largest of its endorsement totals. Compare the flags on a card before treating two locations as equivalent.
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
- 98
- Full Class A scope
- 67
- Any Class B part
- 182
- Full Class B scope
- 152
- Passenger
- 193
- School bus
- 182
- Hazardous materials theory
- 65
New Jersey school finder
All CDL Schools in New Jersey, Listed Alphabetically
Search all CDL schools in New Jersey across 222 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
- 222
- Cities represented
- 132
How to Read Registry Details for CDL Schools in New Jersey
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 New Jersey
Each result opens the detailed location card on its permanent directory page.
Lincroft, NJ
160 Driving Academy - Brookdale - Classroom
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
765 Newman Springs Road, Parking Lot 5, Atec Bldg #54, Suite 216, Lincroft, NJ 07738- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
This training address appears in FMCSA’s public provider file at 765 Newman Springs Road, Parking Lot 5, Atec Bldg #54, Suite 216, Lincroft, New Jersey 07738. The listed training provider is 160 Driving Academy on the location-level file. The provider record marks training in Class A and HazMat theory. The grid keeps classroom and driving parts apart. The address-level breakdown totals 2 theory parts, 0 range parts, and 0 road parts among 2 categories. To finish your comparison, have the provider explain testing arrangements, complete price, scheduled driving time, refund terms, and course dates.
Federal training categories
Class A
- Theory coursework
Hazardous Materials
- Classroom work
Contact this provider
Freehold, NJ
160 Driving Academy - Brookdale - Yard
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
3680 US Highway 9 South, Freehold, NJ 07728- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
The federal training directory lists this on-site location at 3680 US Highway 9 South, Freehold, New Jersey 07728. The operator named in the registry is 160 Driving Academy for this public-enrollment record. FMCSA fields show 0 theory components, 1 range component, and 1 road component within the 1 training category on this card. FMCSA training fields on the card identify Class A. The component grid preserves the location-level detail. When comparing course offers, have the provider explain vehicle access, complete price, scheduled driving time, refund terms, and course dates.
What this location registers
Class A
- Behind-the-wheel range
- Behind-the-wheel road
Ways to contact the provider
Newton, NJ
160 Driving Academy - Sussex - Classroom and Yard
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
1 College Hill Road, Newton, NJ 07860- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
The public registry identifies this on-site training location at 1 College Hill Road, Newton, New Jersey 07860. Federal provider data links the address to 160 Driving Academy at this specific address. The address-level breakdown totals 3 theory parts, 2 range parts, and 2 road parts among 3 categories. For this site, federal course data includes Class A, Class B, and HazMat theory. The component rows show the registered delivery parts. As you compare this location with others, review written information about testing arrangements, complete price, vehicle access, scheduled driving time, and course dates.
Training component summary
Class A
- Knowledge instruction
- Vehicle-control range
- On-road work
Class B
- Theory coursework
- Off-road range
- Public-road driving
Hazardous Materials
- Registered theory
Contact this provider
Trenton, NJ
160 Driving Academy - Trenton - Classroom
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
448 Whitehead Road, Building 1, Trenton, NJ 08619- Registry record updated
- May 3, 2026
The federal directory records this public-enrollment training site at 448 Whitehead Road, Building 1, Trenton, New Jersey 08619. The federal record associates the location with 160 Driving Academy for the address shown above. The training mix recorded here consists of HazMat theory and Class A. The grid keeps classroom and driving parts apart. Across the visible training rows, 2 categories include theory, 0 categories include range work, and 0 categories include public-road work. When you contact the school, ask the provider to confirm complete price, scheduled driving time, testing arrangements, vehicle access, and refund terms.
What this location registers
Class A
- Knowledge lessons
Hazardous Materials
- Theory instruction
Provider contact details
Trenton, NJ
160 Driving Academy - Trenton - Yard
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
546 New York Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638- Registry record updated
- May 3, 2026
The location file records an on-site training address at 546 New York Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08638. The named organization behind this entry is 160 Driving Academy at this training location. This location carries registration for Class A. Individual theory, range, and road flags appear below. This location's 1 course row account for 0 theory flags, 1 range flag, and 1 road flag. Before you enroll at this address, review written information about refund terms, scheduled driving time, testing arrangements, course dates, and complete price.
Training scope at this site
Class A
- Closed-range work
- Road instruction
Contact information for this location
East Brunswick, NJ
4Kids Trans LLc
137 Baron Lane, East Brunswick, NJ 08816- Registry record updated
- September 6, 2024
This address appears as a public-enrollment training location at 137 Baron Lane, East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816. FMCSA pairs this provider location with 4Kids Trans LLc on the location-level file. The location record includes HazMat theory, Class A, passenger endorsement, Class B, and school-bus endorsement. Theory, range, and road coverage is itemized next. The component total breaks into 5 theory registrations, 4 range registrations, and 4 public-road registrations across 5 categories. During an enrollment call, review written information about course dates, testing arrangements, vehicle access, scheduled driving time, and refund terms.
Registered course components
Class A
- Theory instruction
- Off-road range
- Public-road component
Class B
- Theory coursework
- Range driving
- Public-road component
Passenger
- Theory
- Closed-range work
- Public-road component
School bus
- Theory instruction
- Behind-the-wheel range
- On-road practice
Hazardous Materials
- Theory component
Registry contact methods
Plainfield, NJ
A & P Driving School
307 Arlington Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060- Registry record updated
- September 23, 2022
The location file records an on-site training address at 307 Arlington Ave, Plainfield, New Jersey 07060. The named organization behind this entry is A & P Driving School on the location-level file. Training attached to this address includes Class B, passenger endorsement, and school-bus endorsement. Each registered component is itemized in the grid. Across the visible training rows, 3 categories include theory, 3 categories include range work, and 3 categories include public-road work. When comparing course offers, get written details covering refund terms, vehicle access, complete price, testing arrangements, and scheduled driving time.
Training recorded here
Class B
- Knowledge lessons
- Range component
- Public road
Passenger
- Registered theory
- Off-road range
- Public-road training
School bus
- Theory
- Practice range
- Behind-the-wheel road
Contact information for this location
WAYNE, NJ
AAA SCHOOL LLC
29 Carlisle Road, WAYNE, NJ 07470- Registry record updated
- January 3, 2023
The federal training directory lists this on-site location at 29 Carlisle Road, WAYNE, New Jersey 07470. The operator named in the registry is AAA SCHOOL LLC for the address shown above. Across the visible training rows, 2 categories include theory, 2 categories include range work, and 2 categories include public-road work. The registered categories at this site cover passenger endorsement and school-bus endorsement. Separate rows identify every theory and driving flag. While narrowing your shortlist, get written details covering refund terms, scheduled driving time, complete price, course dates, and testing arrangements.
Registry training breakdown
Passenger
- Knowledge instruction
- Practice range
- Public-road driving
School bus
- Theory instruction
- Range instruction
- Public road
Registry contact methods
Hackettstown, NJ
ABC Driving School LLC
150 Mountain ave 2-2, Hackettstown, NJ 07840- Registry record updated
- February 3, 2026
The federal directory records this public-enrollment training site at 150 Mountain ave 2-2, Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840. The organization attached to this address is ABC Driving School LLC for the listed provider location. Of the components attached to this location, 1 is theory, 1 is range, and 1 is road registration. The provider record marks training in Class A. Use the component list for a course-level comparison. Before paying a deposit, get direct confirmation of course dates, complete price, refund terms, vehicle access, and scheduled driving time.
Training at this address
Class A
- Knowledge instruction
- Range driving
- Road driving
Ways to contact the provider
North Brunswick Township, NJ
ABC Trans Corp
621 US-1, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902-6301- Registry record updated
- May 16, 2024
This on-site location appears in the public training directory at 621 US-1, North Brunswick Township, New Jersey 08902-6301. Federal provider data links the address to ABC Trans Corp for the address shown above. For this site, federal course data includes Class B, school-bus endorsement, and passenger endorsement. Check the rows for the exact registered components. The address-level breakdown totals 3 theory parts, 3 range parts, and 3 road parts among 3 categories. For a final enrollment check, put these questions to the school about scheduled driving time, vehicle access, refund terms, course dates, and testing arrangements.
Training recorded here
Class B
- Theory coursework
- Practice range
- Road driving
Passenger
- Theory
- Range instruction
- On-road practice
School bus
- Knowledge lessons
- Closed-range work
- Public-road component
School contact links
Jersey City, NJ
Above All Transport LLC
100 Amity St, Jersey City, NJ 07302- Registry record updated
- April 22, 2025
The federal directory records this public-enrollment training site at 100 Amity St, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302. The operator named in the registry is Above All Transport LLC for the listed provider location. The federal entry identifies training for passenger endorsement, Class B, and school-bus endorsement. The grid keeps classroom and driving parts apart. The component total breaks into 2 theory registrations, 3 range registrations, and 3 public-road registrations across 3 categories. Before you enroll at this address, ask the provider to confirm complete price, testing arrangements, scheduled driving time, vehicle access, and course dates.
Registry training breakdown
Class B
- Behind-the-wheel range
- Road driving
Passenger
- Knowledge lessons
- Training range
- Road driving
School bus
- Knowledge instruction
- Practice range
- Behind-the-wheel road
School contact links
Paterson, NJ
Aka Transportation LLC
153 Union Ave, Paterson, NJ 07502-1852- Registry record updated
- March 10, 2023
The public federal file includes this classroom-and-driving location at 153 Union Ave, Paterson, New Jersey 07502-1852. The training-provider entry belongs to AKA Transportation LLC for the address shown above. Training categories listed here include passenger endorsement, Class B, and school-bus endorsement. Each registered component is itemized in the grid. Across 3 course categories, the record marks 3 theory components, 3 range components, and 3 road components. Before signing an agreement, review written information about course dates, testing arrangements, vehicle access, scheduled driving time, and complete price.
Training recorded here
Class B
- Theory
- Off-road range
- On-road practice
Passenger
- Theory portion
- Range component
- Road driving
School bus
- Knowledge lessons
- Range
- Road instruction
Registry contact methods
Paterson, NJ
Aldin Trans Corporation
575 Preakness Ave, Paterson, NJ 07502-1018- Registry record updated
- May 31, 2022
The federal directory records this public-enrollment training site at 575 Preakness Ave, Paterson, New Jersey 07502-1018. The organization attached to this address is Aldin Trans Corporation at this training location. The 3 listed categories contain 3 theory flags, 3 range flags, and 3 road flags. Training attached to this address includes passenger endorsement, school-bus endorsement, and Class B. Each category below shows its recorded course parts. Before you enroll at this address, ask the school to specify refund terms, complete price, testing arrangements, vehicle access, and scheduled driving time.
Training scope at this site
Class B
- Classroom theory
- Range instruction
- Road component
Passenger
- Theory instruction
- Off-road range
- Road driving
School bus
- Classroom work
- Range component
- Road component
Reach the training provider
Paterson, NJ
Alpha Generation, LLC
224 Van Houten St, Paterson, NJ 07505- Registry record updated
- April 5, 2023
This listed site accepts public enrollment for on-site training at 224 Van Houten St, Paterson, New Jersey 07505. FMCSA data names ALPHA GENERATION, LLC on the location-level file. The registered categories at this site cover school-bus endorsement, Class B, and passenger endorsement. The card itemizes each recorded training component. The component total breaks into 3 theory registrations, 3 range registrations, and 3 public-road registrations across 3 categories. During an enrollment call, read the provider’s answer on complete price, vehicle access, scheduled driving time, testing arrangements, and course dates.
Training scope at this site
Class B
- Theory
- Range
- On-road practice
Passenger
- Classroom theory
- Range instruction
- Public-road driving
School bus
- Theory portion
- Range driving
- Road instruction
Contact information for this location
Clifton, NJ
Ama Transportation LLC
Clifton, NJ 07013-3838- Registry record updated
- August 2, 2023
The registry includes this public-enrollment training location at Clifton, New Jersey 07013-3838. The organization field for this card names AMA transportation llc at this training location. For this site, federal course data includes Class B, Class A, passenger endorsement, and school-bus endorsement. Theory and driving registrations are broken out below. This location's 4 course rows account for 4 theory flags, 4 range flags, and 4 road flags. As part of your final school check, review written information about scheduled driving time, course dates, vehicle access, complete price, and refund terms.
Training scope at this site
Class A
- Theory component
- Behind-the-wheel range
- On-road practice
Class B
- Registered theory
- Range instruction
- Road component
Passenger
- Theory instruction
- Range component
- Public-road component
School bus
- Theory
- Off-road range
- On-road work
Contact information for this location
Paterson, NJ
American Star Transportation LLC
Training provider: American Star Transportation, LLC.
9-21 Paterson Street, Paterson, NJ 07502- Registry record updated
- September 14, 2022
The registry includes this public-enrollment training location at 9-21 Paterson Street, Paterson, New Jersey 07502. The provider attached to the location is American Star Transportation, LLC. at this specific address. The location record includes school-bus endorsement, Class B, passenger endorsement, and Class A. Individual theory, range, and road flags appear below. Across the visible training rows, 4 categories include theory, 4 categories include range work, and 4 categories include public-road work. To finish your comparison, review written information about testing arrangements, vehicle access, complete price, refund terms, and course dates.
What this location registers
Class A
- Classroom work
- Range instruction
- Behind-the-wheel road
Class B
- Theory coursework
- Range
- Behind-the-wheel road
Passenger
- Theory coursework
- Behind-the-wheel range
- Behind-the-wheel road
School bus
- Theory component
- Off-road range
- Behind-the-wheel road
Provider contact details
Millstone Twp, NJ
Angels School Transportation LLC
Millstone Twp, NJ 08510- Registry record updated
- July 28, 2026
The location file records an on-site training address at Millstone Twp, New Jersey 08510. The registry connects this address to Angels School Transportation LLC on the federal location record. Counted by category, this address has 2 theory components, 2 range components, and 2 road components. The registered categories at this site cover passenger endorsement and school-bus endorsement. The rows show where the training flags differ. During an enrollment call, have the school spell out testing arrangements, scheduled driving time, course dates, vehicle access, and complete price.
Training scope at this site
Passenger
- Classroom theory
- Vehicle-control range
- Behind-the-wheel road
School bus
- Theory
- Range instruction
- Public-road driving
School contact links
Old Bridge, NJ
Angilos Trans
Old Bridge, NJ 08857-1441- Registry record updated
- March 28, 2022
The public federal file includes this classroom-and-driving location at Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857-1441. For this address, the provider on file is Angilos Trans for the training entry. The 2 listed categories contain 2 theory flags, 2 range flags, and 2 road flags. The federal entry identifies training for passenger endorsement and school-bus endorsement. The grid keeps classroom and driving parts apart. Before selecting a cohort, request the current details for course dates, vehicle access, scheduled driving time, complete price, and testing arrangements.
Training scope at this site
Passenger
- Classroom theory
- Range driving
- On-road practice
School bus
- Classroom work
- Training range
- Public-road component
Registry contact methods
North Brunswick, NJ
AUTHORITY DRIVING SCHOOL LLC
1215 Livingston avenue suite 4A, North Brunswick, NJ 08902- Registry record updated
- July 26, 2026
This on-site location appears in the public training directory at 1215 Livingston avenue suite 4A, North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902. The provider field identifies Authority driving school LLC on the federal location record. For this site, federal course data includes Class A. The rows show where the training flags differ. The component total breaks into 1 theory registration, 1 range registration, and 1 public-road registration across 1 category. Before choosing this training site, get the current terms for course dates, complete price, scheduled driving time, refund terms, and testing arrangements.
Training component summary
Class A
- Theory instruction
- Off-road range
- Public-road training
Contact this provider
How Much Do Truck Drivers Make in New Jersey?
For May 2025, the BLS midpoint for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver wages in New Jersey is $63,570. It is $4,930 above the national median of $58,640. The state estimate represents 47,980 heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver jobs.
The middle figure does not show the whole pay picture. BLS places the 10th percentile at $47,950 and the 90th at $90,310, leaving a $42,360 span between them.
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
- $47,950
- Median
- $63,570
- 90th percentile
- $90,310
- State employment
- 47,980
Licensing Steps After Comparing CDL Schools in New Jersey
CDL training and state licensing are separate steps. New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission publishes the current New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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Source trail
Official Sources for CDL Schools in New Jersey
- FMCSA Training Provider Registry school search
- FMCSA guidance for selecting a registered training provider
- FMCSA registered training location data, August 5, 2026
- New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission: Official New Jersey CDL licensing guidance
- New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission: New Jersey commercial driver manual
- BLS May 2025 heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver wages
The CDL schools in New Jersey 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.