Truck Driving Schools in Connecticut (CT)

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the job outlook for truck drivers is favorable between 2008 and 2018, with an expected growth rate of 9 percent. For classification purposes, the BLS separates heavy and light truck driving jobs. The majority of heavy trucking jobs involve long haul trucking while light trucking jobs usually involve more deliveries or pick-up and delivery type positions. According to the latest available data (May 2009), Connecticut heavy truck drivers earn a median hourly wage of $20.47. This equates to a median annual salary of $42,590. Connecticut light truck drivers earn a median hourly wage of $14.47 (median annual salary of $30,090). To become one of the 23,500+ truck drivers in Connecticut, a truck driving school will get you started on the path to join them.

Truck driving schools in Connecticut are located in Somers in the north, Waterford in the southeast, and Shelton in the southwest of the state. Connecticut truck driving schools offer the necessary education and training needed to gain your Commercial driver’s license (CDL). To earn a CDL in Connecticut, you must be at least 18 years old (21 years old to haul interstate) and a licensed driver. In addition, you must pass a written knowledge exam and a three part skills test, which includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic control skills test and an on-road driving test. Endorsement tests are also available if you wish to drive a school or passenger bus or transport tank cargo or hazardous materials.

To find a truck driving school in Connecticut, browse the list of trucking schools below.

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