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CDL training in Oregon
Free and low-cost CDL training in Oregon
Public colleges with CDL programs, grants that can pay your tuition, and companies that will train you for free, with the official Oregon links you need.
Public colleges and career centers with CDL training
These 4 public programs were checked on their own websites. Prices and schedules change, so confirm before you apply.
Linn-Benton Community College
Albany, ORDelivered with Knife River Training Center; classes start about every five weeks.
Program page ↗Chemeketa Community College
Salem, ORNot financial-aid eligible; WorkSource Oregon grants may help.
Program page ↗Klamath Community College
Klamath Falls, ORIncludes DOT physical, permit, testing and DMV license fees.
Program page ↗Tillamook Bay Community College
Tillamook, ORScholarships available; partners with Clatsop and Oregon Coast community colleges.
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 Oregon 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
Trucking companies based in Oregon
- May Trucking (Salem), Reefer & dry van
Questions about getting a CDL in Oregon
Can I get a CDL at 18 in Oregon?
Yes. Oregon lets you hold a CDL at 18, but until you turn 21 you can only drive within the state and can’t haul hazardous materials. Many local jobs, like beverage and construction routes, hire 18 to 20 year olds.
Is there free CDL training in Oregon?
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 Oregon?
Public programs listed above show prices from $6,269 individual ELDT course ($6,069 employer-sponsored), $6,250 tuition (starting July 2026), plus student-paid fees, $5,795 total without Hazmat (tuition $5,185), $5,250 plus about $600 licensing fees. 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 Oregon 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.