Truck Driving Schools in Washington
123 FMCSA-registered CDL training providers in Washington, 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
- Washington has 123 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 Washington
Getting a commercial driver's license in Washington follows the same federal path as the rest of the country. Start by passing the written knowledge tests at your local Washington DMV to receive a commercial learner's permit (CLP). With your permit in hand, enroll with one of the 123 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 Washington CDL skills test to earn your license.
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123 CDL Schools in Washington
Listed by city. Click any school for full contact details, directions, and the classes it offers.
Amanda Park(1)
Auburn(3)
Auburn, WA
+1 253-289-4683
Auburn, WA
+1 701-224-1767
Auburn, WA
+1 253-236-8599
Bainbridge Island(1)
Bellingham(3)
Bellingham, WA
+1 360-318-2171
Bellingham, WA
+1 360-318-7617
Bellingham, WA
+1 360-988-3434
Brush Prairie(1)
Centralia(1)
East Wenatchee(1)
Ellensburg(2)
Elma(2)
Everett(2)
Ferndale(2)
Friday Harbor(1)
Kelso(1)
Kent(5)
Kent, WA
+1 206-851-1111
Kent, WA
+1 206-771-2913
Kent, WA
+1 253-409-3969
Kent, WA
+1 206-766-0150
Kent, WA
+1 253-444-3001
Kettle Falls(1)
Liberty Lake(1)
Longview(2)
Maple Valley(1)
Marysville(2)
Mead(2)
Monroe(1)
Morton(2)
Moses Lake(2)
Mount Vernon(2)
Oak Harbor(1)
Olympia(2)
Omak(2)
Pasco(3)
Pasco, WA
+1 509-412-2755
Pasco, WA
+1 509-391-8857
Pasco, WA
+1 509-547-2441
Port Orchard(2)
Puyallup(3)
Puyallup, WA
Puyallup, WA
+1 253-445-4000
Puyallup, WA
+1 253-332-9365
Puyallup WA(1)
Ridgefield(1)
Rockford(1)
Seattle(3)
Seattle, WA
Seattle, WA
+1 253-350-2375
Seattle, WA
+1 650-215-3260
Shelton(1)
South Bend(1)
Spokane(5)
Spokane, WA
Spokane, WA
Spokane, WA
+1 509-279-6144
Spokane, WA
+1 509-992-6190
Spokane, WA
+1 845-380-7868
Spokane Valley(3)
Spokane Valley, WA
+1 509-990-2884
Spokane Valley, WA
+1 509-558-5400
Spokane Valley, WA
+1 509-321-5455
Sunnyside(3)
Sunnyside, WA
Sunnyside, WA
+1 509-831-4837
Sunnyside, WA
+1 509-837-2471
Tacoma(8)
Tacoma, WA
Tacoma, WA
+1 253-680-7486
Tacoma, WA
+1 253-324-1243
Tacoma, WA
+1 206-832-6168
Tacoma, WA
+1 253-517-1060
Tacoma, WA
+1 253-298-3865
Tacoma, WA
+1 253-800-0777
Tacoma, WA
+1 253-212-9463
Union Gap(1)
Vancouver(2)
Walla Walla(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many truck driving schools are in Washington?
There are 123 FMCSA-registered CDL training providers in Washington 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 Washington truck driving schools have to be FMCSA-registered?
Yes. To earn a first Class A or Class B CDL in Washington — 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 Washington DMV will let you take the CDL skills test. Every school listed here is on that registry.
How do I get a CDL in Washington?
First obtain a commercial learner's permit (CLP) from the Washington 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 Washington CDL skills test (pre-trip inspection, basic control, and road test) to receive your license.
What CDL classes can I train for in Washington?
Washington 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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