Truck Driving Schools in New Mexico
58 FMCSA-registered CDL training providers in New Mexico, 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
- New Mexico 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 New Mexico
Getting a commercial driver's license in New Mexico follows the same federal path as the rest of the country. Start by passing the written knowledge tests at your local New Mexico 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 New Mexico CDL skills test to earn your license.
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58 CDL Schools in New Mexico
Listed by city. Click any school for full contact details, directions, and the classes it offers.
Alamogordo(1)
Albuquerque(7)
Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque, NM
+1 505-224-4961
Albuquerque, NM
+1 844-477-8868
Albuquerque, NM
+1 505-721-9071
Albuquerque, NM
+1 505-737-8199
Albuquerque, NM
+1 717-761-3931
Bloomfield(1)
Crownpoint(1)
Cuba(1)
Dexter(2)
Farmington(1)
Fort Wingate(1)
Gallup(2)
Hobbs(6)
Hobbs, NM
+1 239-244-7703
Hobbs, NM
+1 575-390-1473
Hobbs, NM
+1 575-492-2651
Hobbs, NM
+1 575-631-8512
Hobbs, NM
+1 575-631-8595
Hobbs, NM
+1 575-390-3799
Kirtland(1)
Las Cruces(3)
Las Cruces, NM
+1 575-532-5683
Las Cruces, NM
+1 575-527-7776
Las Cruces, NM
+1 915-314-2626
Las Vegas(2)
Los Alamos(1)
Pie Town(1)
Portales(4)
Portales, NM
+1 575-356-7000
Portales, NM
+1 575-825-9202
Portales, NM
+1 575-825-9202
Portales, NM
+1 575-825-9202
Ranchos De Taos(1)
Rio Rancho(1)
Roswell(3)
Roswell, NM
+1 575-624-7000
Roswell, NM
+1 575-910-5981
Roswell, NM
+1 575-625-9122
Ruidoso Downs(1)
Santa Fe(2)
Tierra Amarilla(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many truck driving schools are in New Mexico?
There are 58 FMCSA-registered CDL training providers in New Mexico 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 New Mexico truck driving schools have to be FMCSA-registered?
Yes. To earn a first Class A or Class B CDL in New Mexico — 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 New Mexico DMV will let you take the CDL skills test. Every school listed here is on that registry.
How do I get a CDL in New Mexico?
First obtain a commercial learner's permit (CLP) from the New Mexico 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 New Mexico CDL skills test (pre-trip inspection, basic control, and road test) to receive your license.
What CDL classes can I train for in New Mexico?
New Mexico 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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