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CDL training in Georgia
Free and low-cost CDL training in Georgia
Public colleges with CDL programs, grants that can pay your tuition, and companies that will train you for free, with the official Georgia links you need.
Public colleges and career centers with CDL training
These 5 public programs were checked on their own websites. Prices and schedules change, so confirm before you apply.
Savannah Technical College
Liberty and Effingham campuses, GAClass A certificate; in-person, night and weekend classes.
Program page ↗Albany Technical College
Albany, GAFees listed: $185 fuel, permit, physical, drug test; age 18+; GA license required.
Program page ↗Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia; Swainsboro, GAHOPE Grant and HOPE Career Grant eligible; day and night/Saturday options.
Program page ↗Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Walker County Campus, GAProgram map (2025-26); may have waitlist; DOT physical and CDL permit needed.
Program page ↗West Georgia Technical College
Carroll Campus; LaGrange, GAFMCSA ELDT provider; ends with Georgia CDL skills exam.
Program page ↗Georgia programs that can help pay
- HOPE Career Grant: Free tuition at TCSG colleges for eligible Georgia residents in designated high-demand programs; Commercial Truck Driving is listed as eligible at Southeastern Technical College. Details ↗
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 Georgia 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 Georgia
- Saia (Johns Creek), LTL: city and linehaul
Questions about getting a CDL in Georgia
Can I get a CDL at 18 in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia 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 Georgia?
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 Georgia?
Public programs listed above show prices from About $2,358 in-state estimate before aid. 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 Georgia 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.