Truck Driving Schools in Iowa (IA)

With an expected growth rate of 6 percent between 2016 and 2026, truck driving is expected to stay an in-demand career, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In Iowa, for example, the mean hourly wage for heavy truck drivers is $20.01 as of May 2016 (latest available data), which clocks in at $41,620 per year. To become one of the 43,000+ truck drivers in Iowa, a truck driving school is a great option, as it prepares students to earn their CDLs and gives them the tools and skills needed to succeed in the field.

CDL Training Near Me in Iowa

Truck driving schools in Iowa may be found across the state in Des Moines, Waterloo, and Ottuma, and include big names such as Northland CDL Training, American Truck Training, and more. Iowa truck driving schools may provide you with the training you need to earn your commercial driver's license (CDL). To obtain your CDL license in Iowa, you must be at least 18 years of age (21 years old to drive interstate) and have a clean driving record. You must also pass a vision exam, a written exam, and a road skills test. Additional qualifications may be needed depending on the type of vehicle you wish to drive and/or the type of material to be transported. For example, additional knowledge exams (and in some cases skills tests) are needed to drive a truck with a tanker, air brakes or double/triple trailers or to transport passengers or hazardous materials. Trucking employers in Iowa may include Heart Land Express, Crawford Trucking Inc., and others.

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

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List of Iowa Trucking Schools

American Truck Training

Address: 1500 W Agency Rd, West Burlington, IA 52655
Phone: (530) 223-5693

Goldline CDL

Address: 2422 210th Ave., Delhi, IA 52223
Phone: (563) 920-9607

Hawkeye Community College

Address: 1501 E Orange Rd Box 8015, Waterloo, IA 50704
Phone: (319) 296-2320

Indian Hills Community College

Address: 525 Grandview Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Phone: (800) 726-2585

Iowa Central – Transportation Technology Center

Address: One Triton Circle, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Phone: (800) 362-2793

Kirkwood Community College

Address: 6301 Kirkwood Blvd, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
Phone: (563) 886-3101
Website: kirkwood.edu

North Iowa Area Community College

Address: 600 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401
Phone: (641) 422-4352
Website: niacc.edu

Northland CDL Training – Ankeny

Address: 8749 NW. 27th Court, Ankeny, IA 50023
Phone: (888) 563-4235
Website: nlandcdl.com

Northland CDL Training – Mason City

Address: 1614 So. Federal Ave., Mason City, IA 50401
Phone: (641) 829-3214
Website: nlandcdl.com

Northland CDL Training – Sheldon

Address: 1 Airport Road, Sheldon, IA 51201
Phone: (641) 829-3214
Website: nlandcdl.com

Vatterott College – Des Moines

Address: 7000 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321
Phone: (855) 401-4478
Website: vatterott.edu

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Address: 4647 Stone Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106
Phone: (800) 352-4649
Website: witcc.edu
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