Truck Driving Schools in Rhode Island
4 FMCSA-registered CDL training providers in Rhode Island, 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
- Rhode Island has 4 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 Rhode Island
Getting a commercial driver's license in Rhode Island follows the same federal path as the rest of the country. Start by passing the written knowledge tests at your local Rhode Island DMV to receive a commercial learner's permit (CLP). With your permit in hand, enroll with one of the 4 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 Rhode Island CDL skills test to earn your license.
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4 CDL Schools in Rhode Island
Listed by city. Click any school for full contact details, directions, and the classes it offers.
Cranston(1)
Pascoag(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many truck driving schools are in Rhode Island?
There are 4 FMCSA-registered CDL training providers in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island truck driving schools have to be FMCSA-registered?
Yes. To earn a first Class A or Class B CDL in Rhode Island — 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 Rhode Island DMV will let you take the CDL skills test. Every school listed here is on that registry.
How do I get a CDL in Rhode Island?
First obtain a commercial learner's permit (CLP) from the Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island CDL skills test (pre-trip inspection, basic control, and road test) to receive your license.
What CDL classes can I train for in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island 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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