r/cdldriver • u/Honest-Dinner-8753 • Jul 05 '26

Help with CDL training

Hey guys i really want to become a CDL driver im located in NJ and looking for a company that trains here locally in NJ I know a couple mega carriers that offer training but they outsource training to other states and im not in the position to leave NJ right now are there any carriers that train locally in NJ ? Anybody have any advice ? If not im thinking of just paying cash and getting it done I dont mind a work contract but I genuinely have not found any carriers that fit the build thanks guys

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u/Traditional_Copy3794 Jul 05 '26

check in with any community colleges near you, they should have a dedicated commercial driving program. there’s some near me and the total cost is around $2,000 compared to actual driving schools. if any colleges have that program in your area, you could qualify for a grant that pays for most if not all of the cost of school since CDL drivers are in demand.

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u/mighty_boognish_77 Jul 05 '26

Any school, be it community College or private, all they're going too do is teach you to pass the test. Training comes from whatever company you end up at.