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CDL training in North Dakota
Free and low-cost CDL training in North Dakota
Public colleges with CDL programs, grants that can pay your tuition, and companies that will train you for free, with the official North Dakota links you need.
Public colleges and career centers with CDL training
These 3 public programs were checked on their own websites. Prices and schedules change, so confirm before you apply.
Turtle Mountain Community College
Belcourt, NDCommercial Vehicle Operations Certificate; tribal college. City not stated on catalog page.
Program page ↗Sitting Bull College
Fort Yates, NDCDL Certificate; student picks license class. Tribal college; city not stated on page.
Program page ↗University of North Dakota (Continuing Education)
Grand Forks, NDOnline theory; behind-the-wheel through partner CES in West Fargo.
Program page ↗Ways to get your CDL paid for
- WIOA grant. Visit a local American Job Center and ask about WIOA training funds. If you qualify (often people who are unemployed, laid off or on a low income), the grant can cover tuition at a school on the state’s approved training provider list.
- Company-paid training. The carriers below train new drivers. You usually agree to drive for them for 6 to 12 months, and may owe part of the cost if you leave early.
- Paid Class B training. School districts, transit agencies and bus companies in North Dakota often pay you while you train.
- GI Bill. Veterans can use GI Bill benefits for approved non-college programs, including truck driving school.
Trucking companies that train new drivers
Local jobs that train you for a CDL
Questions about getting a CDL in North Dakota
Can I get a CDL at 18 in North Dakota?
Federal rules require you to be 21 to drive across state lines. Check with North Dakota Department of Transportation, Driver License Division about in-state driving under 21.
Is there free CDL training in North Dakota?
Often, yes. If you qualify, a WIOA grant from your local American Job Center can pay tuition at an approved school. Several trucking companies also train new drivers for free in exchange for a work commitment, and many school districts and transit agencies pay you while you train for a Class B.
How much does CDL school cost in North Dakota?
Public programs listed above show prices from $5,975. Ask about books, testing fees and the DOT physical, which may not be included.
How long does it take to get a CDL?
Most full-time Class A programs take 3 to 8 weeks. You also need a DOT medical card and a learner’s permit before behind-the-wheel training, and a skills test at the end.
Fuel prices, CDL schools, freight corridors and carriers near you.
Sources: official North Dakota licensing and workforce pages linked above, each school’s own program page, FMCSA, and EIA fuel prices (week of Nov 2, 2026). Checked Nov 9, 2026. Programs, prices and dates change, so confirm with the school before you apply.