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Truck Driving Schools in Virginia

98 FMCSA-registered CDL training providers in Virginia, 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.

Quick Answer
Virginia has 98 FMCSA-registered truck driving schools approved to deliver Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT). To earn a CDL in Virginia, get your learner's permit, complete ELDT with one of the registered providers listed below, then pass the state CDL skills test.

Key Takeaways

  • Virginia has 98 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 Virginia

Getting a commercial driver's license in Virginia follows the same federal path as the rest of the country. Start by passing the written knowledge tests at your local Virginia DMV to receive a commercial learner's permit (CLP). With your permit in hand, enroll with one of the 98 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 Virginia CDL skills test to earn your license.

Confirm Registry Status Before You Pay

Every provider on this page was sourced from the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. Before paying tuition anywhere, double-check the school still appears on the registry so your training will be accepted by the Virginia DMV.

98 CDL Schools in Virginia

Listed by city. Click any school for full contact details, directions, and the classes it offers.

Abingdon(2)

Alexandria(2)

Amherst(1)

Annandale(1)

Arlington(1)

Ashland(1)

Bassett(1)

Bastian(1)

Big Stone Gap(1)

Blackstone(1)

Brambleton(1)

Broadway(1)

Cedar Bluff(1)

Charles City(1)

Charlotte Court House(1)

Charlottesville(1)

Chesapeake(1)

Chester(3)

Clifton Forge(1)

Clintwood(1)

Collinsville(1)

Colonial Heights(2)

Cumberland(1)

Danville(1)

Edinburg(1)

Emporia(2)

Farmville(1)

Fredericksburg(3)

Gainesville(1)

Galax(2)

Glenns(1)

Gloucester(1)

Hampton(1)

Herndon(1)

Hillsville(1)

Independence(1)

Jonesville(1)

Kenbridge(1)

Lawrenceville(1)

Lebanon(1)

Lexington(1)

Lynchburg(1)

Manassas(3)

Marion(1)

Martinsville(3)

Melfa(1)

Middletown(1)

Midlothian(1)

Newport News(2)

Nokesville(1)

Norfolk(2)

Oilville(1)

Orange(1)

Pearisburg(1)

Petersburg(2)

Portsmouth(3)

Richmond(2)

Roanoke(3)

Rocky Mount(1)

South Boston(1)

South Chesterfield(1)

St. Stephens Church(1)

Stafford(1)

Stony Creek(1)

Suffolk(4)

Tappahannock(1)

Timberville(1)

Vernon Hill(1)

Warsaw(1)

Weyers Cave(1)

Wise(1)

Woodbridge(1)

Woodford(1)

Wytheville(1)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many truck driving schools are in Virginia?

There are 98 FMCSA-registered CDL training providers in Virginia 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 Virginia truck driving schools have to be FMCSA-registered?

Yes. To earn a first Class A or Class B CDL in Virginia — 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 Virginia DMV will let you take the CDL skills test. Every school listed here is on that registry.

How do I get a CDL in Virginia?

First obtain a commercial learner's permit (CLP) from the Virginia 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 Virginia CDL skills test (pre-trip inspection, basic control, and road test) to receive your license.

What CDL classes can I train for in Virginia?

Virginia 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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