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Best CDL Schools in Tampa (2026)

An independent, government-verified ranking of 20 CDL training schools across the Tampa metro — scored on FMCSA verification, funding access, reputation, and the program factors students actually search for.
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The top-ranked CDL school in Tampa is Tampa Truck Driving School — FMCSA ELDT-verified, rated 4★ by students. Of 20 schools indexed, 15 are verified against the federal FMCSA Training Provider Registry, 0 accept WIOA workforce funding, and 0 are approved for VA / GI Bill benefits. Verified tuition runs $0–$0.

Live · FMCSA + WIOA + VA + Yelp · as of 2026-07-29 · reproducible methodology below
Schools indexed
20
FMCSA verified
15 (75%)
WIOA-funded
0
VA / GI Bill
0
Onsite testing
0
Avg rating
3.3★
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VA / GI Bill approved
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by real students
  1. Tampa Truck Driving School 4★ (6)
  2. 1ST Class CDL Truck Training 2.6★ (5)

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#TierSchool & contactVerified badgesRatingScore ▾
1 B Tampa Truck Driving School
Tampa
+1 813-405-0055
✓ FMCSAWIOAVAOnsite testendo?
 4★ (6)
data 18%48.6
2 C 1ST Class CDL Truck Training
Tampa
+1 813-374-9120
✓ FMCSAWIOAVAOnsite testendo?
 2.6★ (5)
data 18%44.5
3 C CDL Training of Tampa
Tampa
+1 813-525-8838
✓ FMCSAWIOAVAOnsite testendo?
 unrated
data 9%34.7
4 C Roadmaster Drivers School (TPA)
Tampa
+1 800-831-1300
✓ FMCSAWIOAVAOnsite testendo?
 unrated
data 9%34.7
5 C Commercial Vehicle Driving Program - PTC
St. Petersburg
+1 727-893-2500
✓ FMCSAWIOAVAOnsite testendo?
 unrated
data 9%34.7
6 C Champion Truck Driving School
Largo
+1 727-900-5258
✓ FMCSAWIOAVAOnsite testendo?
 unrated
data 9%34.7
7 C Florida Big Rig Academy
Mulberry
+1 407-967-8816
✓ FMCSAWIOAVAOnsite testendo?
 unrated
data 9%34.7
8 C Career Tech LLC
LAKELAND
+1 863-688-8800
✓ FMCSAWIOAVAOnsite testendo?
 unrated
data 9%34.7
9 C FleetForce Truck Driver Training-Bradenton
Bradenton
+1 941-770-4235
✓ FMCSAWIOAVAOnsite testendo?
 unrated
data 9%34.7
10 C South Florida State College
Bowling Green
+1 863-231-4440
✓ FMCSAWIOAVAOnsite testendo?
 unrated
data 9%34.7
11 C FleetForce Truck Driver Training-Winter Haven
Winter Haven
+1 863-789-4235
✓ FMCSAWIOAVAOnsite testendo?
 unrated
data 9%34.7
12 C 160 Driving Academy
Tampa
✓ FMCSAWIOAVAOnsite testendo?
 unrated
data 9%33.2
13 C 160 Driving Academy
Tampa
✓ FMCSAWIOAVAOnsite testendo?
 unrated
data 9%33.2
14 C Snteov inc
Largo
✓ FMCSAWIOAVAOnsite testendo?
 unrated
data 9%33.2
15 C JD CDL INC
Lakeland
✓ FMCSAWIOAVAOnsite testendo?
 unrated
data 9%33.2
16 E Mister CDL Inc
Thonotosassa
+1 656-789-4178
FMCSAWIOAVAOnsite testendo?
 unrated
data 0%9.5
17 E SAGE Truck Driving School at HCC Plant City/Tampa FL
Plant City
+1 813-757-2298
FMCSAWIOAVAOnsite testendo?
 unrated
data 0%9.5
18 E FleetForce Truck Driver Training-New Port Richey
New Port Richey
+1 727-616-4235
FMCSAWIOAVAOnsite testendo?
 unrated
data 0%9.5
19 E Florida Truckers Institute, Inc.
New Port Richey
+1 352-773-0290
FMCSAWIOAVAOnsite testendo?
 unrated
data 0%9.5
20 E Fast-Pass Trucking Training
Spring Hill
+1 317-459-7193
FMCSAWIOAVAOnsite testendo?
 unrated
data 0%9.5
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What is the best CDL school in ${MET}?
By our composite index, Tampa Truck Driving School ranks first — FMCSA-verified and 4★-rated. Rankings weight federal verification, funding access, reputation, and program fit.
Which Houston CDL schools accept WIOA funding?
0 indexed schools are on the Texas ETPL and accept WIOA workforce grants, including .
Which Houston CDL schools are VA / GI Bill approved?
0 are VA-approved for veterans, including . Verified against the VA GI Bill Comparison Tool.
Are these schools FMCSA-approved?
15 of 20 (75%) are verified on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry — required to legally train CDL drivers. Schools on the FMCSA removed list are excluded.
How is the ranking calculated?
A 100-point weighted composite: government verification 50, reputation 22, student-fit factors 20, transparency 8. Full weights and sources are published on the page. Pass-rate and placement claims are never scored.
How current is this ranking?
Refreshed quarterly from live government and review sources. This snapshot is as of 2026-07-29.
Methodology · Cited · Reproducible The CDL Schools USA Index — 100-point weighted composite. Legitimacy-weighted, because ELDT registration is federally required to train CDL drivers.
Government Trust Spine · 50 — FMCSA ELDT 25 · clean standing 8 · WIOA 7 · VA GI Bill 6 · onsite testing 4
Reputation · 22 — rating 14 · review volume 5 · sentiment 3
Student factors · 20 — manual 4 · endorsements 5 · placement 4 · financing 3 · lodging 2 · type 2
Transparency · 8 — verified contact 3 · claimed 3 · completeness 2
Sources: FMCSA Training Provider Registry · state WIOA/ETPL lists · VA GI Bill · Yelp. Pass-rate & placement claims are shown as context only, never scored (FTC fabrication risk). Coverage: 20 schools within 50 mi of Tampa; average data completeness 8% and rising as collection continues. Refreshed quarterly.
Cite this ranking: “CDL Schools USA Index — Tampa (2026),” CDL Schools USA, as of 2026-07-29. Underlying data available on request.
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