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CDL schools in Joliet, Illinois
3 schools in Joliet are on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and take students from the public. No program within 25 miles has a usable price on Illinois's training list file. Truck drivers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area earn a median $62,300 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Illinois training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Joliet; 3 teach theory, range and road.
No usable posted tuition within 25 miles.
Joliet training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area; 62,210 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Joliet
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 5 active registrants in Joliet: 5 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy 17840 W Laraway Rd | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-18 | not posted | Hazmat | not listed |
| T&t CDL Training Academy Plus LLC (2 sites) 81 N Chicago St #400 | Theory · range · road | 2026-07-01 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 815-603-0605 |
| Advantage Driver Training LLC 200 McDonald Avenue | Theory · range · road | 2024-11-19 | not posted | Class B, Hazmat | 815-725-5581 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Illinois's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Joliet
| School | City | Miles from Joliet | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy | Palos Hills, IL | 19 | 2026-09-18 | not posted |
| 160 Driving Academy - Oswego | Montgomery, IL | 20 | 2026-09-18 | not posted |
| CDL America Inc | Aurora, IL | 20 | 2026-09-28 | not posted |
| Bulldog Driving School (south) | Palos Hills, IL | 20 | 2022-03-14 | not posted |
| Xmax Driving Solutions LLC | Hickory Hills, IL | 21 | 2026-06-09 | not posted |
| Experior Truck Driving School | Alsip, IL | 21 | 2026-05-26 | not posted |
| Road Runner Driving School | Park Forest, IL | 22 | 2022-08-30 | not posted |
| Professional Truck Driving School | Summit, IL | 24 | 2026-06-23 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Joliet's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Joliet
No program within 25 miles of Joliet has a usable price on Illinois's training list. Ask each school for its full price in writing.
Illinois fees: commercial learner permit $50 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Joliet
A Illinois workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list Illinois sites. Illinois terms · all carriers
Check a Joliet school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 6 Joliet providers from the registry, all of them involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 398 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 152,241 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Joliet?
No program near Joliet has a usable price on the state list. Ask each school for its full price in writing.
How many CDL schools are in Joliet?
3 locations are registered in Joliet for Class A training, and 12 are within 25 miles of the city. 2 updated their registry record in 2026, and none has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Joliet 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 Joliet
No other city with a page is within 35 miles.
Also within 35 miles: Palos Hills, IL (2); Montgomery, IL (1); Aurora, IL (1); Hickory Hills, IL (1); Alsip, IL (1); Park Forest, IL (1); Summit, IL (1); Chicago Heights, IL (1); Blue Island, IL (1); Riverdale, IL (1). All Illinois cities