CDL Training — Montgomery, Alabama

CDL Training in Montgomery, AL

CDL training options in Montgomery and Central Alabama — including community college programs and company-sponsored free training. Find the right program for your schedule and budget.

CDL Training Programs in Montgomery, Alabama

Browse CDL training options in the Montgomery area. All programs listed below are FMCSA-registered, satisfying the federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirement for first-time Class A and B CDL applicants as of February 2022.

Also serving:
MontgomeryBirminghamHuntsvilleMobile
Trenholm State Community College CDL
Montgomery, AL
Class ACommunity CollegeFinancial Aid AvailableFMCSA Registered
Trenholm State is Montgomery's primary public CDL training option. The program covers all federal ELDT requirements and is positioned centrally in the state capital with connections to state agency employment and regional logistics employers.
Est. Cost$3,500–$5,200
Duration8 weeks
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Central Alabama Community College CDL
Alexander City, AL (serves Central AL)
Class ACommunity CollegeFinancial Aid AvailableFMCSA Registered
CACC serves students across Elmore, Coosa, Tallapoosa, and Chilton counties in central Alabama. A strong option for students who want to stay close to home rather than traveling to Montgomery or Birmingham for training.
Est. Cost$3,000–$4,800
Duration8 weeks
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SAGE Truck Driving Schools (Central Alabama)
Serving Montgomery region
Class APrivate SchoolJob Placement AssistanceFMCSA Registered
SAGE connects Montgomery-area graduates with a national carrier network for direct hiring. Financing available. Their intensive 4–6 week program suits applicants who need to get licensed and working quickly.
Est. Cost$5,000–$8,000
Duration4–6 weeks
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Free CDL Training Near Montgomery

As Alabama's state capital, Montgomery has active recruitment from major carriers including Werner and Schneider who sponsor free CDL training in exchange for a driving commitment. The Alabama Career Center in Montgomery also processes WIOA grants for CDL training. See our free CDL training guide.

Who Qualifies for Free CDL Training?

Company-sponsored programs typically require applicants to be at least 21 years old (for OTR routes), hold a valid driver's license, pass a DOT physical, and pass a background and drug screening. No prior CDL experience is required — these programs are specifically designed for first-time CDL applicants.

CDL Jobs in Montgomery

Montgomery's largest CDL employers include Hyundai-related logistics (the Hyundai plant is in nearby Montgomery County), state government transportation, regional distribution centers, and agricultural transport throughout the Black Belt region.

Once licensed, Alabama CDL drivers typically start at $55,000–$75,000 per year for OTR and regional routes, with local routes starting slightly lower. Tanker and HazMat endorsements can add $10,000–$20,000 per year to base pay. See our Alabama CDL Jobs guide for current salary data and top employers.

How to Get Your CDL in Montgomery

The process is the same across all of Alabama. Here's the quick version:

  1. Get your DOT physical from an FMCSA-registered examiner (find one at nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot.gov)
  2. Study for and pass the CDL general knowledge test at an ALEA Driver License office ($5 per attempt)
  3. Receive your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and hold it for at least 14 days
  4. Complete an FMCSA-registered ELDT training program (one of the schools above)
  5. Pass the three-part CDL skills test (pre-trip, basic control, road test)
  6. Visit ALEA, submit your self-certification and medical card, and receive your CDL

See our full step-by-step guide to getting your CDL in Alabama for detailed instructions on each step.

Also Serving Prattville, Millbrook, Pike Road, Wetumpka, Alexander City

The schools listed on this page serve students from Prattville, Millbrook, Pike Road, Wetumpka, Alexander City and the surrounding Central Alabama region. Call ahead to confirm enrollment availability and ask about any commuter-friendly scheduling options.