CDL Prep HeroCDL schools in Illinois
126 public, in-person CDL training locations in 80 Illinois cities are registered with FMCSA. 111 are registered for Class A training (92 for Class A or B behind-the-wheel), 61 for Class B and 65 for hazmat theory.
Source: FMCSA Training Provider Registry, data as of . Listings show only fields published in the registry.
CDL training by city
Cities with 3 or more locations have their own page:
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- Addison (2)
- Alsip (1)
- Ashland (1)
- Aurora (1)
- Belleville (1)
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- Blue Island (1)
- Broadview (1)
- Canton (1)
- Carmi (1)
- Carterville (1)
- Centralia (2)
- Centreville (1)
- Chicago (19)
- Chicago Heights (1)
- Cicero (2)
- Crystal Lake (1)
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- Elmwood Park (1)
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- Joliet (4)
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- Malta (1)
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- Marshall (1)
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- Palos Hills (2)
- Park City (1)
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- Pawnee (1)
- Peoria (2)
- Pinckneyville (1)
- Quincy (4)
- Riverdale (1)
- Rochelle (1)
- Rockford (1)
- Schaumburg (5)
- South Holland (1)
- Springfield (3)
- Steeleville (1)
- Sullivan (1)
- Summit (2)
- Taylorville (1)
- Toulon (1)
- Ullin (1)
- Waukegan (2)
- West Chicago (3)
Training by license class and endorsement
Class B training by city
All Illinois locations by city
Cities with 3 or more locations are listed on their own pages.
Addison (2)
alpha truck driving school inc.
1250 w lake street, Suite 13, Addison, IL 60101
Class A: theory · Class B: theory
College of DuPage Truck Driving School
301 S Swift Rd, Door 6, Addison, IL 60101
Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
+1 630-942-2275 · cod.edu/academics/continuing_education/career-training/cdl
Alsip (1)
Experior Truck Driving School
12161 S Central Ave, Alsip, IL 60803
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Ashland (1)
A-C Central School District
Provider: A-C Central School District #262
501 W Buchanan St, Ashland, IL 62612-7515Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
Aurora (1)
CDL America Inc
Provider: CDL AMERICA
31W780 Poss Rd, Aurora, IL 60502Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Belleville (1)
160 Driving Academy - Belleville - Classroom
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
5720 North Belt West, STE 28, Belleville, IL 62226Class A: theory · Hazmat: theory
Belvidere (1)
Rock Valley College
1400 Big Thunder Blvd, Belvidere, IL 61008-1726
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Blue Island (1)
DIVISION TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL
11900 DIVISION ST SUITE 201, Blue Island, IL 60406
Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Broadview (1)
Echo Windy City Transportation
2801 S 25th ave, Broadview, IL 60155
Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road
Canton (1)
Spoon River College
23235 N. County Highway 22, Canton, IL 61520
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
+1 309-647-2794 · src.edu/academics/career-programs/commercial-driver-training
Carmi (1)
Southeastern Illinois college
1700 college ave, Carmi, IL 62821
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road
Carterville (1)
Southeastern Illinois College
700 Logan College Dr, Carterville, IL 62918
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road
Centralia (2)
160 Driving Academy - Kaskaskia - Classroom
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
2005 East McCord Street, Room 136A, Centralia, IL 62801Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
160 Driving Academy - Kaskaskia - Yard
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
27210 College Rd, Centralia, IL 62801Class A: range, public road
Centreville (1)
160 Driving Academy - Belleville - Yard
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
4300 Church Road, Centreville, IL 62207Class A: range, public road
Chicago (19)
See all 19 CDL schools in Chicago (16 registered for Class A training).
Chicago Heights (1)
160 Driving Academy - Prairie State - Classroom and Yard
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
191 S Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL 60411Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Cicero (2)
America Business College
1300 S 54th Ave, Cicero, IL 60804
Class A: theory, range, public road
Progressive Truck Driving School, INC (Cicero)
Provider: Progressive Truck Driving School, INC
3475 South Cicero Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Crystal Lake (1)
Eagle Training Services
1095 Pingree Suite 216, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Danville (1)
Danville Area Community College
2000 East Main St., Danville, IL 61832
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road
Decatur (1)
Richland Community College
One College Park, Decatur, IL 62521
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
DeLand (1)
Trimble Trucking
DeLand, IL 61839
Class A: range, public road
Des Plaines (2)
160 Driving Academy - Des Plaines - Classroom and Yard
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
1600 Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
PRO DRIVER CDL SCHOOL - CENTRAL OFFICE
Provider: PRODRIVER CDL SCHOOL
1245 E Forest Ave, Suite 12, Des Plaines, IL 60018-1564Class A: theory · Class B: theory
Dixon (1)
Sauk Valley Community College
Provider: Midwest Safe Driver, LLC
173 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL 61021Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road
+1 815-835-6212 · svcc.edu/community/community-education/truck-driver-training.html
Downers Grove (1)
CENTER CASS SCHOOL DISTRICT #66
Downers Grove, IL 60516
Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
East Alton (1)
Lewis and Clark Community College
Provider: Lewis and Clark Community College Class A CDL Training
1136 E Airline Drive, East Alton, IL 62024Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
East Dundee (2)
PRO DRIVER CDL SCHOOL - TRAINING YARD
Provider: PRODRIVER CDL SCHOOL
1100 Penny Rd, East Dundee, IL 60118Class A: range, public road · Class B: range, public road
Wolf Driving School
East Dundee, IL 60118
Class A: range, public road · Class B: range, public road
East Peoria (1)
Illinois Central College
1 College Drive, East Peoria, IL 61635
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Effingham (1)
Lake Land College
1204 Network Centre Dr, Effingham, IL 62401-4656
Class A: theory · Class B: theory · Hazmat: theory
Elgin (2)
Elgin Community College
1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL 60123-7189
Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
SAFE TRUCK PARKING LOCATION
Provider: Mon Pride Express Inc
1325 Bluff City Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120Class A: range, public road
Elmwood Park (1)
BULLDOG DRIVING SCHOOL (NORTH)
Provider: BULLDOG DRIVING SCHOOL
7711 W BELMONT AVE, Elmwood Park, IL 60707Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Freeport (1)
160 Driving Academy - Freeport - Classroom and Yard
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
2998 W Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL 61032Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Granite City (1)
H Trucking Inc
3221 W Chain of Rocks Rd, Granite City, IL 62040-7064
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road
Harrisburg (1)
Southeastern Illinois College
3575 college rd, Harrisburg, IL 62946
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road
Harvey (1)
160 Driving Academy - South Holland - Yard
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
272 E 155th Street, Harvey, IL 60426Class A: range, public road
Hickory Hills (1)
XMAX DRIVING SOLUTIONS LLC
7701 W 95th St, Hickory Hills, IL 60457
Class A: theory, range, public road
Ina (1)
Rend Lake College
468 N Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road
Jerseyville (1)
H Trucking Inc
96 Curtis St, Jerseyville, IL 62052-2202
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road
Joliet (4)
See all 4 CDL schools in Joliet (4 registered for Class A training).
Lansing (1)
Progressive Truck Driving School, INC (Lansing)
Provider: Progressive Truck Driving School, INC
1945 Bernice Road, Lansing, IL 60438Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Lemont (1)
J.T. BARRIER LLC
Lemont, IL 60439-3689
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Loves Park (1)
160 Driving Academy - Rockford - Yard
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
5010 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park, IL 61111Class A: range, public road
Macomb (1)
Regional Office of Education #26
130 S Lafayette St #200, Macomb, IL 61455
Class B: theory · Passenger: theory · School bus: theory
Madison (1)
Madison Community Unit School district 12
602 Farrish, Madison, IL 62060
Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
Malta (1)
Kishwaukee College
21193 S. Malta Rd., Malta, IL 60550
Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Marengo (1)
Marengo Community Middle School
Provider: Marengo Elementary SD #165
816 E Grant Highway, Marengo, IL 60152Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
Marshall (1)
Lake Land College
224 South Sixth St, Marshall, IL 62441
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Mason City (2)
Duncheon Construction
Mason City, IL 62664-7368
Class A: theory, range, public road
Illini Central CUSD
Mason City, IL 62664
Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
Mattoon (1)
Lake Land College
5001 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL 61938
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Metropolis (1)
Shawnee Community College Metro.
Provider: Shawnee Community College
5385 Industrial Park Dr, Metropolis, IL 62960-4170Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Minooka (1)
Minooka Transporation
700 E Minooka Rd, Minooka, IL 60447
Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
Moline (2)
160 Driving Academy - Moline - Classroom
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
1530 46th Avenue, Suite 2B, Moline, IL 61265Class A: theory · Class B: theory · Hazmat: theory
160 Driving Academy - Moline - Yard
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
4500 16th Street, Moline, IL 61265Class A: range, public road · Class B: range, public road
Montgomery (2)
160 Driving Academy - Oswego - Classroom
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
700 S Lake Street, Suite B, Montgomery, IL 60538Class A: theory · Hazmat: theory
160 Driving Academy - Oswego - Range and Road
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
325 Route 31, Montgomery, IL 60538Class A: range, public road
Morton Grove (1)
Transport 911
Provider: Transport911
Morton Grove, IL 60053-1653Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
Mount Carmel (1)
Kieffer Construction Co Inc
Provider: Kieffer Brothers Construction Company Inc
Mount Carmel, IL 62863Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road
Niles (1)
160 Driving Academy - Niles - Classroom and Yard
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
5990 W Touhy Ave, Niles, IL 60714-4610Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Nora (1)
DAVIS BUS LINES LLC
Provider: Davis Bus Lines
306 SOUTH ST, Nora, IL 61059Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range · Passenger: theory, range · School bus: theory, range
Normal (1)
Heartland Community College
1500 West Raab Road, Workforce Development Center, Normal, IL 61761
Class A: theory, range, public road
+1 309-268-8448 · heartland.edu/continuingEd/TruckDriverTraining/index.html
Oglesby (1)
Illinois Valley Community College
Provider: IVCC
815 N Orlando Smith Avenue, Oglesby, IL 61348Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Palatine (1)
HAWK TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL LLC
1623 N RAND RD, Palatine, IL 60074
Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Palos Hills (2)
160 Driving Academy - Palos Hills - Classroom
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
9000 W College Parkway, Office T904/ T904F, Palos Hills, IL 60465Class A: theory · Hazmat: theory
BULLDOG DRIVING SCHOOL (SOUTH)
Provider: BULLDOG DRIVING SCHOOL
10705 S ROBERTS RD, Palos Hills, IL 60465Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Park City (1)
KOTRA TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL
35 Old Skokie Rd, Park City, IL 60085
Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Park Forest (2)
Road Runner Driving School
298 Main Street, Park Forest, IL 60466
Class A: theory · Hazmat: theory
Road Runner Driving School
68 North St, Park Forest, IL 60466
Class A: range, public road
Park Ridge (1)
VIKING DRIVING SCHOOL INC
Provider: Viking Driving School
550 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068-3144Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Pawnee (1)
Pawnee CUSD #11
Provider: www.pawneeschools.com
810 Fourth Street, Pawnee, IL 62558Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
Peoria (2)
160 Driving Academy - Peoria - Classroom
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
7815 N Knoxville Avenue, Suite 15, Peoria, IL 61614Class A: theory · Hazmat: theory
160 Driving Academy - Peoria - Yard
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
6718 W Plank Rd, Peoria, IL 61604-7218Class A: range, public road
Pinckneyville (1)
REND LAKE COLLEGE
5680 IL-154, Pinckneyville, IL 62274-3431
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road
Quincy (4)
See all 4 CDL schools in Quincy (3 registered for Class A training).
Riverdale (1)
First International CDL school
610 W 138th St, Riverdale, IL 60827-1601
Class A: theory, range, public road
Rochelle (1)
Midwest Safe Driver, LLC
1500 Lincoln Avenue, P.O. Box 412, Rochelle, IL 61068
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Rockford (1)
160 Driving Academy - Rockford - Classroom
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
303 N Main Street #100, Rockford, IL 61101Class A: theory · Hazmat: theory
Schaumburg (5)
See all 5 CDL schools in Schaumburg (5 registered for Class A training).
South Holland (1)
160 Driving Academy - South Holland - Classroom
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
15800 State Street, STE 1362, South Holland, IL 60473Class A: theory · Hazmat: theory
Springfield (3)
See all 3 CDL schools in Springfield (3 registered for Class A training).
Steeleville (1)
WESTERN EGYPTIAN EOC
Provider: Western Egyptian EOC Head Start
1st Industrial Park, P.O. Box 7, Steeleville, IL 62288Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
Sullivan (1)
Marvin Keller Trucking Inc
1500 W. Pointe Way, Sullivan, IL 61951
Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Summit (2)
Borchardt Transport Inc
Summit, IL 60501
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road
Professional Truck Driving School
6246 S Archer Rd, Summit, IL 60501
Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Taylorville (1)
City of Taylorville
Taylorville, IL 62568
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road
Toulon (1)
Stark County CUSD #100
Provider: Stark CO CUSD#100
224 E Prairie Street, Toulon, IL 61483Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
Ullin (1)
Shawnee Community College Main.
Provider: Shawnee Community College
8364 Shawnee College Rd, Ullin, IL 62992Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Waukegan (2)
160 Driving Academy - Waukegan - Classroom
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
320 S Greenbay Road, Waukegan, IL 60085Class A: theory · Hazmat: theory
160 Driving Academy - Waukegan - Yard
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
416 N Green Bay Road, Waukegan, IL 60085Class A: range, public road
West Chicago (3)
See all 3 CDL schools in West Chicago (3 registered for Class A training).
Traveling training providers in Illinois
These 7 providers registered as "traveling": they train at locations other than a fixed school address, for example at an employer's yard. The registry publishes no address for them.
Show 7 traveling providers
1 Mile At A Time Trucking & Training LLC
Provider: 1Mile At A Time Trucking & Training LLC
No fixed address (traveling provider)Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
1st Premier Trucking Academy
No fixed address (traveling provider)
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory · School bus: theory · Hazmat: theory
Brian Tackett - Independent Instructor
No fixed address (traveling provider)
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory · School bus: theory · Hazmat: theory
Foy Logistics & Transport
Provider: Foy Logistics and Transport
No fixed address (traveling provider)Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Kulish III Enterprises
No fixed address (traveling provider)
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road
USA Logistics Training Solutions LLC
Provider: USA Logistics Solutions LLC
No fixed address (traveling provider)Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Warren Hartman Trucking, Inc
No fixed address (traveling provider)
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road
Quick CDL Practice Quiz
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Question 1: A wheel is about to lock during hard braking. What does ABS do?
Question 2: Traction is poor as you start moving. How should you apply power?
Question 3: A vehicle has manual air-tank drains. When should you drain the tanks?
Question 4: What happens when too much weight sits on the steering axle?
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What is ELDT, and do you need it?
Entry-level driver training (ELDT) is a federal requirement that took effect on February 7, 2022. FMCSA says it applies to people getting a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time, upgrading a Class B CDL to Class A, or getting a school bus (S), passenger (P) or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time. The training must come from a provider listed on the Training Provider Registry, and the provider reports your completion to the registry before your state can give you the CDL skills test (or, for hazmat, the knowledge test). See FMCSA's ELDT overview and its applicability fact sheet for exceptions.
The registry lists two kinds of training for each license class and endorsement (hazmat is theory only). Theory is classroom or online instruction, which ends with an assessment you must pass with a score of at least 80 percent. Behind-the-wheel training is split into range (an area away from traffic where you practice maneuvers such as backing) and public road driving. Your instructor evaluates and documents your behind-the-wheel proficiency. Federal rules let you take theory and behind-the-wheel training from different providers, but the range and public-road portions must come from the same provider, and a behind-the-wheel provider must confirm you hold a valid commercial learner's permit (49 CFR 380.707, 380.715).
Class A or Class B?
A Class A CDL covers combination vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more when the towed vehicle is rated over 10,000 pounds: most tractor-trailers. A Class B CDL covers single vehicles rated 26,001 pounds or more, or such a vehicle towing a trailer rated 10,000 pounds or less: straight trucks, dump trucks and many buses. The definitions are in 49 CFR 383.91. A Class A holder with the right endorsements may also drive Class B and C vehicles, but a location registered only for Class B training cannot give you Class A training.
How to use this list
- Pick the license class and endorsements you need, then use the training filter to match them.
- Check that the location is registered for the parts you still need: theory, range and public road. Some locations register only theory, or only behind-the-wheel.
- Call or visit the school's website to confirm schedules, cost and what is included.
- Look the provider up in the official registry search to confirm it is still listed.
- While you wait for class to start, get your learner's permit knowledge tests out of the way with our free CDL practice tests and your state's official CDL manual.
Related resources
- Is my CDL school registered? — search the FMCSA registry
- Illinois CDL practice test — state-specific page with manual, practice tests, and school links
- Illinois CDL manual and other state handbooks
- Free CDL practice tests for the permit knowledge tests
- Pre-trip inspection guide for the skills test
About this list
CDL Prep Hero is not affiliated with, paid by, or endorsing any school listed here, and we have not inspected or ranked them. Names, addresses, phone numbers, websites and training types come from the FMCSA Training Provider Registry download dated October 2, 2026. We do not add prices, ratings or reviews. Registry entries are self-reported by providers and can change daily, so confirm the location, schedule, cost and current registry status with the school, and look the school up in the official registry, before you enroll or pay.
We list only in-person locations that the registry marks Active and open to the public. Locations marked "private enrollment only" (usually carriers training their own hires), online-only providers, and records without an Active status are left out.
Study for the permit test before class starts
You need a commercial learner's permit before you can practice driving a commercial vehicle on public roads, and getting one means passing the knowledge tests. Start with the General Knowledge practice test, then Air Brakes and Combination Vehicles if you are going for Class A. The CDL Prep Hero app has the full course, free to start on iPhone and Android.