CDL Prep HeroCDL schools in Minnesota
55 public, in-person CDL training locations in 45 Minnesota cities are registered with FMCSA. 42 are registered for Class A training (41 for Class A or B behind-the-wheel), 44 for Class B and 26 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:
Jump to any of the 45 cities
- Albert Lea (1)
- Albertville (1)
- Alexandria (1)
- Austin (1)
- Blaine (1)
- Bovey (1)
- Brooklyn Center (2)
- Burnsville (1)
- Cambridge (1)
- Cloquet (1)
- Delano (1)
- Detroit Lakes (1)
- Duluth (1)
- Eagan (2)
- Ellsworth (1)
- Fosston (1)
- Glyndon (1)
- Hancock (1)
- Hibbing (1)
- Hinckley (1)
- Hutchinson (2)
- Jackson (1)
- Karlstad (1)
- Kasota (1)
- Kimball (1)
- Marshall (1)
- Minneapolis (1)
- Moorhead (1)
- Mora (2)
- New York Mills (1)
- Newfolden (1)
- North Mankato (1)
- Rochester (2)
- Rosemount (2)
- Roseville (2)
- Royalton (1)
- Saint Anthony (1)
- Saint Paul (3)
- St Paul Park (1)
- St. Cloud (1)
- Wadena (1)
- West Saint Paul (1)
- Willmar (2)
- Winona (1)
- Worthington (1)
Training by license class and endorsement
All Minnesota locations by city
Cities with 3 or more locations are listed on their own pages.
Albert Lea (1)
Riverland Community College
2200 Riverland Drive, Albert Lea, MN 56007
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
Albertville (1)
Don's Bus Service INc
11108 60th Street NE, Albertville, MN 55301
Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
Alexandria (1)
Alexandria Technical & Community College
Provider: Alexandria Technical and Community College
1601 Jefferson St, Alexandria, MN 56308Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Austin (1)
Riverland Community College Customized CDL Training
Provider: Riverland Community College
1900 8th Ave NW, Austin, MN 55912Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Blaine (1)
Minnesota Truck and Trailer School
8899 Hastings St NE, Blaine, MN 55449
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Bovey (1)
Bovey, MN- NPGA
Provider: National Propane Gas Association
41150 Scenic Hwy, Bovey, MN 55709-7061Class A: range, public road
Brooklyn Center (2)
Elite School Transportation
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
We Push For Peace
6040 Earle Brown Drive, Suite 460, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Class A: theory, range, public road
Burnsville (1)
Knight Driving Academy
Burnsville, MN 55337-6704
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
Cambridge (1)
Cambridge - Isanti Schools #911
Provider: Cambridge Isanti public schools
635 18th Ave SW, Cambridge, MN 55008-9318Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
Cloquet (1)
Cloquet High School
1000 18th St, Cloquet, MN 55720
Class A: theory, range, public road
Delano (1)
Ridgewater College Delano Campus
Provider: Ridgewater College
1051 McKinley Pkwy, Delano, MN 55328Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road
Detroit Lakes (1)
M State Detroit Lakes
Provider: Minnesota State Community and Technical College
900 Hwy 34 East, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Duluth (1)
Lake Superior College
11501 Hwy 23, Duluth, MN 55808
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
Eagan (2)
160 Driving Academy - Minneapolis - Classroom
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
1629 Lena Ct, Suite 106, Eagan, MN 55122-5001Class A: theory · Hazmat: theory
The CMV Tutor LLC (Eagan)
Provider: The CMV Tutor LLC
2995 Lone Oak Cir Suite 7, Eagan, MN 55121Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Ellsworth (1)
Ellsworth Public School
513 S BROADWAY ST, Ellsworth, MN 56129
Passenger: theory, public road · School bus: theory, public road
Fosston (1)
LePier
320 E. 1st St, Fosston, MN 56542
Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Glyndon (1)
Red River Valley CDL
101 Stockwood Ave SE, Glyndon, MN 56547
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
Hancock (1)
Hancock High School
Provider: Hancock Public School
371 Hancock Ave., Hancock, MN 56244Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Hibbing (1)
Minnesota North College Customized Training Solutions
1515 East 25th Street, Hibbing, MN 55746
Class A: range, public road · Class B: range, public road · Passenger: range, public road · School bus: range, public road
Hinckley (1)
Hinckley Finalyson Schools
Provider: HINCKLEY FINLAYSON ISD 2165
201 Main St. E, Hinckley, MN 55037Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
Hutchinson (2)
Commercial Driving 101 LLC
Provider: N/A
21898 Tagus Ave, Hutchinson, MN 55350-4313Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Ridgewater College Hutchinson Campus
Provider: Ridgewater College
980 2nd Ave SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350-2608Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road
Jackson (1)
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
401 West St, Jackson, MN 56143-1219
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road
Karlstad (1)
Greg Hanson Trucking
1181 420th Ave, Karlstad, MN 56732-9500
Class A: theory, range, public road
Kasota (1)
CDL MADE SIMPLE
Kasota, MN 56050
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
Kimball (1)
Fourpointo Bus Services
140 West Hazel Ave, Kimball, MN 55353
Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Marshall (1)
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
1001 West Erie Road, Marshall, MN 56258
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road
Minneapolis (1)
Mahir Transportation
822 11th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414-1430
Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
Moorhead (1)
M State Moorhead
Provider: Minnesota State Community and Technical College
1900 28th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Mora (2)
Mora Public Schools
106 S Elm St, Mora, MN 55051-1508
Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
Semi Pro Truck Driving Academy LLC
Provider: Semi Pro Truck Driving Academy
1525 Industrial Park Blvd, Mora, MN 55051Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
New York Mills (1)
New York Mills School District 553
209 Hayes Ave, 40203 560 th AVE, New York Mills, MN 56567
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
Newfolden (1)
Marshall County Central Schools
Provider: Marshall County Central Schools ISD 0441
405 W Minnesota Ave, Newfolden, MN 56738Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
North Mankato (1)
South Central College
1920 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN 56003
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
Rochester (2)
160 Driving Academy - Rochester MN - Classroom and Yard
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
2450 Marion Road SE, Rochester, MN 55904Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
The CMV Tutor LLC
4121 Highway 14 W, Rochester, MN 55901
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory · Hazmat: theory
Rosemount (2)
Dakota County Technical College
1300 145th St E, Rosemount, MN 55068
Class A: range, public road · Class B: range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Minnesota State Commercial Driver Academy
1300 145th Street E, Rosemount, MN 55068
Class A: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
+1 651-423-8238 · minnstate.edu/workforce/training/cdlacademy/index.html
Roseville (2)
Rehoboth Transportation Services LLC
1935 County Road B2 W, Roseville, MN 55113
Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
YOOL TRAINING ACADEMY
2277 Highway 36 W SUITE 368, Roseville, MN 55113
Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
Royalton (1)
Central MN Truck Academy
Royalton, MN 56373
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
Saint Anthony (1)
midwest bus
3055 OLD HWY 8, 107, Saint Anthony, MN 55418
Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, public road
Saint Paul (3)
See all 3 CDL schools in Saint Paul (2 registered for Class A training).
St Paul Park (1)
160 Driving Academy - Minneapolis - Yard
Provider: 160 Driving Academy
200 Hastings Avenue, St Paul Park, MN 55071Class A: range, public road
St. Cloud (1)
CES Minnesota, LLC
St. Cloud, MN 56304
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Wadena (1)
M State Wadena
Provider: Minnesota State Community and Technical College
405 Colfax Ave SW, Wadena, MN 56482Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
West Saint Paul (1)
Interstate Truck Driving School
33 E Wentworth Ave, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road
Willmar (2)
CES Minnesota, LLC
2400 Trott Ave SW, Willmar, MN 56201
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Ridgewater College Willmar Campus
Provider: Ridgewater College
2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, MN 56201Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Winona (1)
Mn. State College Southeast
1250 Homer Rd, Winona, MN 55987
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Hazmat: theory
Worthington (1)
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
1450 College Way, Worthington, MN 56187-3024
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road
Traveling training providers in Minnesota
These 10 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 10 traveling providers
Advanced CDL Solutions LLC
No fixed address (traveling provider)
Class A: range, public road · Class B: range, public road · Passenger: range, public road · School bus: range, public road
Bill Leonard
Provider: Sanford Health\Bill Leonard
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
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
CDL future trucking academy (On site training)
Provider: CDL future trucking academy
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
Eclipse DOT
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
Five Star Driver Training and Safety Consulting
Provider: 5 Star
No fixed address (traveling provider)Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
Mike Carpentier Traveling - MN
Provider: Mike Carpentier
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
ProDriver CDL School
No fixed address (traveling provider)
Class A: theory, range, public road · Class B: theory, range, public road
Student Transport
No fixed address (traveling provider)
Class A: theory · Class B: theory, range, public road · Passenger: theory, range, public road · School bus: theory, range, public road
The CDL Coach
Provider: Atlanta Career Training - The CDL Coach
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
Quick CDL Practice Quiz
Test your knowledge with these sample CDL questions. Questions cover topics from the Air Brakes test.
Question 1: What does the air compressor governor control?
Question 2: You're done with the leakage check before leaving. The vehicle is secured and the test was set up right. The air loss is above the limit for that vehicle. What should you decide?
Question 3: On an S-cam brake, air enters the brake chamber when you press the pedal. What happens?
Question 4: Cargo is piled high, or heavy cargo sits on top. What handling risk does that bring?
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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
- Minnesota CDL practice test — state-specific page with manual, practice tests, and school links
- Minnesota 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.