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CDL schools in Hilo, Hawaii
4 schools in Hilo are on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and take students from the public. Posted tuition at programs within 25 miles of Hilo on Hawaii's approved training list runs $3,500 to $4,200, with a $3,850 median across 2 programs. Truck drivers in the nonmetro part of Hawaii / Kauai earn a median $60,980 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Hawaii training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Hilo; 4 teach theory, range and road.
Median posted tuition within 25 miles. We show no first-time total because Hawaii's permit and license fees are not both confirmed.
Hilo training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, 5 of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the nonmetro part of Hawaii / Kauai; 650 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Hilo
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 10 active registrants in Hilo: 9 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only); 1 ticks "open to the public" but is not a school that takes students: 1 bus or coach operator.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii CDL Academy 1090 Kekuanaoa St | Theory · range · road | 2025-12-08 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | not listed |
| Hawaii Community College 1175 Manono St. | Theory · range · road | 2025-09-18 | not posted | Class A only | 808-934-2700 |
| 808 CDL Services LLC 38 Old General Lyman Field | Theory · range · road | 2023-01-05 | not posted | Class B | 808-936-3292 |
| H2K Driver Training Services LLC Airport Rd | Theory · range · road | 2022-02-08 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 808-895-0652 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Hawaii's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Hilo
| School | City | Miles from Hilo | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 808 CDL Services LLC | Keaau, HI | 5 | 2023-11-15 | $3,500 |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Hilo's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Hilo
2 programs nearest Hilo posted tuition to Hawaii's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 2 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | City | Miles | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 808 CDL Services LLC | Commercial Drivers License | Keaau, HI | 7 | $3,500 | $0 | 85% | 89% |
| Hawaii CDL Academy, LLC | Commercial Driver's License (CDL) | Keaau, HI | 7 | $4,200 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Hawaii fees: commercial learner permit $30, skills test $50 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Hilo
A Hawaii workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list Hawaii sites. Hawaii terms · all carriers
Check a Hilo school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 6 Hilo providers from the registry, 5 of them involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 7 for-hire trucking companies are based here.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Hilo?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $3,500 to $4,200, median $3,850. Fees and the medical exam are extra.
How many CDL schools are in Hilo?
4 locations are registered in Hilo for Class A training, and 5 are within 25 miles of the city. No school here updated its registry record in 2026, and 2 have left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Hilo school with an old registry record still train me?
Yes if its status is Active: an old record only means the listing was not edited. Call the school and confirm the schedule and price.
CDL schools near Hilo
No other city with a page is within 35 miles.
Also within 35 miles: Keaau, HI (1). All Hawaii cities