CDL schools in Tampa, Florida

Checked against FMCSA's Training Provider Registry on October 21, 2026. These counts cover locations with a registry address in Tampa:

3 active, open to the public
8 more public locations within 25 miles
21 active, private enrollment only
1 under review
8 removed

Heads up: 1 Tampa location currently carries an FMCSA notice of proposed removal. What that means.

Active CDL schools in Tampa (open to the public)

School / location	City	Training offered	Access	Status
1ST Class CDL Truck Training Provider: 1st Class Truck Training	Tampa	Class A, Class B, Passenger, School Bus, Hazardous Materials	Open to public	Active on registry
Roadmaster Drivers School (TPA) Provider: Roadmaster Drivers School	Tampa	Class A	Open to public	Active on registry
Tampa Truck Driving School Provider: Tennessee Truck Driving School	Tampa	Class A, Class B	Open to public	Active on registry

Nearby CDL schools (within 25 miles of downtown Tampa)

School / location	City	Distance	Training offered	Status
Mister CDL Inc	Thonotosassa	10.2 mi	Class A	Active on registry
CFI Truck Driving School	Thonotosassa	11.7 mi	Class A	Active on registry
Pinellas County Schools Bus Driver Training - CM	Clearwater	17.5 mi	Class B, Passenger, School Bus	Active on registry
Propane Ninja	Plant City	17.7 mi	Hazardous Materials	Active on registry
Commercial Vehicle Driving Program - PTC	St. Petersburg	18.9 mi	Class A, Class B, Passenger, School Bus, Hazardous Materials	Active on registry
Champion Truck Driving School	Largo	19.4 mi	Class A, Class B, Passenger, School Bus	Active on registry
SAGE Truck Driving School at HCC Plant City/Tampa FL	Plant City	22.2 mi	Class A, Class B	Active on registry
Central Florida CDL School	Plant City	22.6 mi	Class A, Class B	Active on registry

Distance is a straight line from downtown, based on registry coordinates. Locations that hide their street address aren't included.

What CDL training costs in the Tampa area

Public program	Clock hours	Tuition	Estimated total / notes	Source
Pinellas Technical College (St. Petersburg Campus) Commercial Vehicle Driving (Class A), program I490205	320	$934.40	$3,330.70 estimated total program cost (page notes costs updated July 3, 2024)	official page
Hillsborough College (Plant City Campus, with SAGE Truck Driving Schools) Truck Driving Training Program	160	Not listed on program page	Contact school; program page lists 114 classroom hours + 46 hours one-on-one drive time	official page

Costs copied from each school's official page, checked 2026-10-22. Fees change, so confirm with the school. Private schools set their own prices. Ask for a written, itemized quote.

Funding options for Florida residents

WIOA Individual Training Accounts (CareerSource Florida network). Under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, eligible job seekers may receive an Individual Training Account (ITA) to purchase training from a provider on Florida's Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL). Eligibility and funding are decided by your local CareerSource board, so contact them before you enroll. Source: CareerSource Florida Administrative Policy 090: Eligible Training Providers List Requirements
Miami Dade College Open Door Grant. MDC lists its non-credit Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL) and Commercial Class "B" Driving programs as eligible. The grant can cover up to 100% of tuition and fees (also exams, books, uniforms) for Florida residents who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents or eligible noncitizens. FAFSA not required. Awarded while funds last, through June 30, 2027. Source: Miami Dade College: Open Door Grant Program
St. Pete Works EDGE (Pinellas Technical College). Pinellas Technical College says its Commercial Vehicle Driving program may be funded through St. Pete Works EDGE, which is open to young adults living in the South St. Petersburg CRA (ZIP codes 33701, 33705, 33711, 33712, 33713). Source: Pinellas Technical College: Commercial Vehicle Driving

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Under review

School / location	City	Training offered	Access	Status
SRS DISTRIBUTION (FL) Provider: SRS DISTRIBUTION	Tampa	Class A, Class B	Private enrollment only	Under review

Removed from the registry

Location	Removed on	Type
CDL Training of Tampa	September 3, 2026	Emergency Removal
The H.T. Hackney Co. Tampa	January 14, 2026	Involuntary Removal
Tomlin Transportation Consulti	January 14, 2026	Involuntary Removal
FastPassTampa	January 13, 2026	Involuntary Removal
Fast-Pass Trucking Training	January 13, 2026	Involuntary Removal
Ripa & Associates	November 6, 2025	Involuntary Removal
Hillsborough County	November 6, 2025	Involuntary Removal
Lizard Trucking LLc	September 25, 2025	Involuntary Removal

Private enrollment only (21)

School / location	City	Training offered	Access	Status
ABF Freight 223 Provider: ABF Freight	Tampa	Class A, Hazardous Materials	Private enrollment only	Active on registry
Blue Bell Creameries - Tampa Provider: Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.	Tampa	Class B	Private enrollment only	Active on registry
Central Transport - 337 Provider: Central Transport	Tampa	Hazardous Materials	Private enrollment only	Active on registry
FedEx Freight TPA Provider: FedEx Freight	Tampa	Class A, Class B, Hazardous Materials	Private enrollment only	Active on registry
HART	Tampa	Class B, Passenger	Private enrollment only	Active on registry
Hillsborough County Fleet Managment Provider: Hillsborough County BOCC	Tampa	Class B, Hazardous Materials	Private enrollment only	Active on registry
Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation 66th Street Provider: Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation	Tampa	Class A, Class B	Private enrollment only	Active on registry
Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation Central Unit Provider: Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation	Tampa	Class A, Class B	Private enrollment only	Active on registry
Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation MU1 Provider: Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation	Tampa	Class A, Class B	Private enrollment only	Active on registry
Hillsborough County Public schools Provider: Hillsborough County Public Schools	Tampa	Class B	Private enrollment only	Active on registry
Hillsborough County Public Utilities (Sheldon) Provider: Hillsborough County Public Utilities Department	Tampa	Class A, Class B, Hazardous Materials	Private enrollment only	Active on registry
J.J. Taylor Companies, Inc. Provider: J.J. Taylor Distributing Florida, Inc	Tampa	Class A	Private enrollment only	Active on registry
Pepin Distributing Company	Tampa	Class A	Private enrollment only	Active on registry
PWNA-Tampa Provider: Primo Water North America	Tampa	Class A, Class B	Private enrollment only	Active on registry
Sims Crane & Equipment Co. Provider: Sims Crane & Equipment Co	Tampa	Class A	Private enrollment only	Active on registry
Tampa Branch Provider: BlueTriton Brands	Tampa	Class B	Private enrollment only	Active on registry
TPA Provider: Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.	Tampa	Class A, Class B, Hazardous Materials	Private enrollment only	Active on registry
TPAR/TPART Provider: FedEx Express Corporation	Tampa	Class A, Class B, Hazardous Materials	Private enrollment only	Active on registry
UPS - Tampa, FL Provider: UPS	Tampa	Class A	Private enrollment only	Active on registry
USF Parking & Transportation Services	Tampa	Class B, Passenger	Private enrollment only	Active on registry
WMC-Hillsborough County Public Works Department Provider: Hillsborough County Public Works Department	Tampa	Class A, Class B	Private enrollment only	Active on registry

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