The job outlook for truck drivers between 2016 and 2026 is considered favorable by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and those looking for gainful employment in Illinois stand to benefit. Illinois heavy truck drivers earn a mean hourly wage of $22.58 as of May 2016 (latest available data). This equates to an average annual salary of $46,970. To become one of the 99,000+ truck drivers in Illinois, you will need a commercial driver's license (CDL), and a truck driving school in Illinois is a wonderful place to start.
CDL Training Near Me in Illinois
Truck driving schools in Illinois may equip you with the skills and training necessary to obtain your CDL license. Illinois truck driving schools may be found throughout the state, including areas such as Chicago, the north shore, Bloomington, and Rockland. Truck driving schools in the state include 160 Driving Academy, Progressive Truck School, and Star Truck Driving School, amongst others. To obtain your CDL license in Illinois, you must be at least 18 years old (21 years old for interstate truck driving), have a current driver's license and pass a vision exam. The CDL license exam consists of both a knowledge and skills exam, which includes a vehicle inspection, controls skills test, and a road test with Illinois Driver Services. Additional qualifications may be needed depending on the type of vehicle you plan to drive and the types of materials you wish to transport…for example, to haul hazardous materials. Illinois truck driving schools will prepare you to pass these examinations.
To find a truck driving school in Illinois, browse the list of featured trucking schools below.
Learn more about Illinois CDL requirements.
List of Illinois Trucking Schools
160 Driving Academy – Belleville
Address: 5720 North Belt West , Belleville, IL 62226
Phone: (618) 867-6515
160 Driving Academy – Champaign
Address: 1315 N Mattis, Champaign, IL 61821
Phone: (217) 236-6977
160 Driving Academy – Chicago Heights
Address: 199 West Joe Orr Road, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Phone: (708) 315-6300
160 Driving Academy – Crest Hill-Joliet
Address: 21055 Division St., Crest Hill, IL 60403
Phone: (815) 286-4433
160 Driving Academy – Highland Community College
Address: 2998 W Pearl City Rd., Freeport, IL 61032
Phone: (815) 496-6322
160 Driving Academy – Moline
Address: 4500 16th St, Moline, IL 61265
Phone: (309) 565-8285
160 Driving Academy – Peoria
Address: 2200 W War Memorial Dr., Peoria, IL 61613
Phone: (309) 517-0822
160 Driving Academy – Rockford
Address: 5010 Forest Hills Road, Rockford, IL 61111
Phone: (815) 496-6322
160 Driving Academy – Waukegan
Address: 320 S Greenbay Rd., Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: (847) 550-3699
Alamo Truck Driving School
Address: 5264 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60638
Phone: (708) 793-5511
Blue Horizon Truck Driving School
Address: 5926 S Pulaski, Chicago, IL 60629
Phone: (773) 788-1199
CJ’s Truck Driver Training
Address: 305 W Illinois Street, Assumption, IL 62510
Phone: (121) 722-6436 x2
College of Lake County
Address: 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake, IL 60030
Phone: (847) 543-2615
Danville Area Community College
Address: 2000 E. Main St, Danville, IL 61832
Phone: (217) 443-3222
Eagle Training Services – Crystal Lake
Address: 1095 Pingree Rd, Suite 217, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: (847) 707-2804
Elgin Community College
Address: 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL 60123
Phone: (847) 697-1000
Harper College
Address: 1375 S. Wolf Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070
Phone: (847) 925-6616
Heartland Community College
Address: 1500 W Raab Rd, Normal, IL 61761
Phone: (309) 268-8160
Highland Community College
Address: 5010 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111
Phone: (815) 599-3418
Joliet Junior College
Address: 17840 W Laraway Rd, Joliet, IL 60433
Phone: (815) 729-9020
Kaskaskia College
Address: 27210 College Rd, Centralia, IL 62801
Phone: (618) 545-3000
Kishwaukee College
Address: 21193 Malta Rd, Malta, IL 60150
Phone: (815) 825-2086
Kotra CDL Driving School
Address: 1616 Grand Ave Ste 206, Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: (847) 360-1616
Lincoln Land Truck Driving School
Address: 5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield, IL 62794
Phone: (217) 786-2200
Mack Truck Training School
Address: 7420 Richards Road, Bridgeview, IL 60455
Phone: (610) 351-8800
Mega Driving School Inc
Address: 1212 Seminary Ave 2B, Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: (847) 260-5680
Mid City Truck Driving Academy
Address: 6740 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Phone: (773) 725-3000
Parkland College Truck Driver Training
Address: 1008 S Perimeter Rd #921, Rantoul, IL 61866
Phone: (217) 893-3038
Prairie State College
Address: 202 South Halsted, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Phone: (708) 709-3500
Premier CDL Training Services, LLC – Belleville
Address: 22500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville, IL 62221
Phone: (618) 641-5184
Premier CDL Training Services, LLC – Granite City
Address: 5529 Dial Dr., Suite 4, Granite City, IL 62040
Phone: (618) 797-1725
Progressive Truck School – Chicago
Address: 5538 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
Phone: (773) 736-5522
Progressive Truck School – Cicero
Address: 3475 S. Cicero Ave., Cicero, IL 60804
Phone: (773) 736-5522
Progressive Truck School – Lansing
Address: 1945 Bernice Rd., Lansing, IL 60438
Phone: (773) 736-5522
Richland Community College
Address: One College Park, Decatur, IL 62521
Phone: (217) 875-7200
Roehl Transport – Iron Mountain
Address: 1330 S Jackson St., Iron Mountain, IL 49801
Phone: (800) 535-0269
Shawnee Communtiy College
Address: 8364 Shawnee College Rd, Ullin, IL 62992
Phone: (618) 634-3200
Southeastern Illinois College Truck Driver Training
Address: 3575 College Rd, Harrisburg, IL 62946
Phone: (618) 252-5400
Spirit CDL TRAINING Corporation
Address: 1202 Ipsen Road, Belvidere, IL 61008
Phone: (815) 332-7000
Spoon River College Truck Driver Training
Address: 23235 N County 22, Canton, IL 61520
Phone: (309) 647-2794
Star Truck Driving School – Bensenville
Address: 710 Larson Ln., Bensenville, IL 60106
Phone: (630) 238-0330
Star Truck Driving School – Hickory Hills
Address: 9610 S 76th Ave., Hickory Hills, IL 60457
Phone: (708) 233-0303
Star Truck Driving School – Oswego
Address: 1250 U.S. Hwy 34, Oswego, IL 60543
Phone: (630) 236-7200
Star Truck Driving School – South Suburban College
Address: 15800 State St., South Holland, IL 60473
Phone: (708) 225-5884
Viking Driving School Inc
Address: 600 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: (847) 698-7771
