Truck Driving Schools in Iowa
58 FMCSA-registered CDL training providers in Iowa, organized by city. Every school below is on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so the training you complete counts toward your Class A or Class B CDL.
Key Takeaways
- Iowa has 58 CDL schools on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry.
- ELDT with a registered provider is required before you can take the CDL skills test in this state.
- Schools below are grouped by city and show the CDL classes and endorsements each one offers.
- Get your commercial learner's permit (CLP) before starting behind-the-wheel training.
- After you earn your CDL and authority, O Trucking can dispatch you as an owner-operator.
How CDL Training Works in Iowa
Getting a commercial driver's license in Iowa follows the same federal path as the rest of the country. Start by passing the written knowledge tests at your local Iowa DMV to receive a commercial learner's permit (CLP). With your permit in hand, enroll with one of the 58 FMCSA-registered providers listed below to complete Entry-Level Driver Training — classroom theory plus behind-the-wheel range and road hours. Your provider certifies your completion to FMCSA, and then you schedule and pass the Iowa CDL skills test to earn your license.
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58 CDL Schools in Iowa
Listed by city. Click any school for full contact details, directions, and the classes it offers.
Altoona(1)
Atlantic(2)
Audubon, Iowa(1)
Bondurant(1)
Camanche(1)
Cedar Rapids(4)
Cedar Rapids, IA
+1 319-929-4233
Cedar Rapids, IA
+1 319-398-5450
Cedar Rapids, IA
+1 229-462-8497
Cedar Rapids, IA
+1 319-391-9296
Centerville(1)
Council Bluffs(1)
Davenport(4)
Davenport, IA
+1 563-441-4217
Davenport, IA
+1 319-389-9178
Davenport, IA
Davenport, IA
+1 309-287-8990
Des Moines(2)
Dewitt(1)
Emmetsburg(1)
Garnavillo(1)
Manchester(1)
Maquoketa(1)
Mitchellville(1)
Montezuma(1)
Muscatine(2)
New Hampton(1)
Peosta(2)
Sioux City(2)
Strawberry Point(1)
Waterloo(3)
Waterloo, IA
+1 563-581-7793
Waterloo, IA
+1 317-459-7193
Waterloo, IA
+1 319-296-4286
West Burlington(1)
Williamsburg(1)
Wilton(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many truck driving schools are in Iowa?
There are 58 FMCSA-registered CDL training providers in Iowa listed on the Training Provider Registry. This directory organizes them by city so you can find the school closest to you and see which CDL classes and endorsements each one offers.
Do Iowa truck driving schools have to be FMCSA-registered?
Yes. To earn a first Class A or Class B CDL in Iowa — or a first Hazmat, Passenger, or School Bus endorsement — you must complete Entry-Level Driver Training with a provider on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry before the Iowa DMV will let you take the CDL skills test. Every school listed here is on that registry.
How do I get a CDL in Iowa?
First obtain a commercial learner's permit (CLP) from the Iowa DMV by passing the knowledge tests. Then complete ELDT theory and behind-the-wheel training with a registered provider from this list. After your provider certifies your training to FMCSA, schedule and pass the Iowa CDL skills test (pre-trip inspection, basic control, and road test) to receive your license.
What CDL classes can I train for in Iowa?
Iowa providers in this directory train for Class A and Class B CDLs, and many also cover Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus endorsements. Each school card below shows exactly which classes and endorsements that provider offers.
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