CDL Prep HeroHazmat theory training in Illinois
65 registry-listed training locations in Illinois offer hazmat theory instruction.
Source: FMCSA Training Provider Registry, data as of . Listings show only fields published in the registry.
Hazmat theory training locations in Illinois
These locations are registered with FMCSA for hazmat theory training. The H endorsement allows you to transport hazardous materials requiring placards.
Cities with 3 or more locations are listed on their own pages.
Addison (1)
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
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
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
Centralia (1)
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
Chicago (13)
See all 13 CDL schools in Chicago (13 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 (1)
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
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
Des Plaines (1)
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
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 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 (1)
Elgin Community College
1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL 60123-7189
Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
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
Joliet (3)
See all 3 CDL schools in Joliet (3 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
Malta (1)
Kishwaukee College
21193 S. Malta Rd., Malta, IL 60550
Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
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
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
Moline (1)
160 Driving Academy - Moline - Classroom
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
1530 46th Avenue, Suite 2B, Moline, IL 61265Class A: theory · Class B: theory · Hazmat: theory
Montgomery (1)
160 Driving Academy - Oswego - Classroom
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
700 S Lake Street, Suite B, Montgomery, IL 60538Class A: theory · Hazmat: theory
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
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 (1)
Road Runner Driving School
298 Main Street, Park Forest, IL 60466
Class A: theory · Hazmat: theory
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
Peoria (1)
160 Driving Academy - Peoria - Classroom
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
7815 N Knoxville Avenue, Suite 15, Peoria, IL 61614Class A: theory · Hazmat: theory
Quincy (3)
See all 3 CDL schools in Quincy (3 registered for Class A training).
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 (1)
Wolf Driving School
2229 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
Class A: theory · Class B: theory · Hazmat: theory
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 (2)
Lincoln Land Community College
5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield, IL 62794
Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, IL
Provider: Midwest Technical Institute/Delta Technical College
2731 Farmers Market Rd, Springfield, IL 62707Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Sullivan (1)
Marvin Keller Trucking Inc
1500 W. Pointe Way, Sullivan, IL 61951
Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Summit (1)
Professional Truck Driving School
6246 S Archer Rd, Summit, IL 60501
Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
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 (1)
160 Driving Academy - Waukegan - Classroom
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
320 S Greenbay Road, Waukegan, IL 60085Class A: theory · Hazmat: theory
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.
Other training in Illinois
- All Illinois CDL schools
- Class B training in Illinois
- School bus endorsement training
- Passenger endorsement training
- Illinois CDL practice test
- Check if a school is registered
- Hazmat endorsement practice test
Hazmat training in nearby states
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.