CDL Schools in Alaska (2026): FMCSA TPR-Registered Providers Directory
Last verified: 2026-04-20. Neutral directory per CDL Editorial Policy.
AK's $65,430 state median (2,710 drivers) — highest state median in the U.S. No land interstate freight to the Lower 48.3 ELDT at 49 CFR §380 Subpart F requires TPR-registered training.12
Key Takeaways
- TPR search: State = Alaska (small provider count; verify live).
- Typical AK tuition (2026): CC $3,000–$6,500; private $4,500–$8,500; company-sponsored $0 + 8–12 mo tenure (limited).
- AK CDL agency: Alaska DMV.
- Highest state median in U.S.; cost of living also among highest.
- Gate caveat: AK TPR provider count is small; verify.
Provider Categories
Community college
- University of Alaska Anchorage — Community and Technical College — verify current CDL offerings.
- University of Alaska Fairbanks — CTC workforce programs.
Tuition $3,000–$6,500.
Private CDL schools
- Northern Industrial Training — Palmer area.
- Alaska Truck Driving School — regional.
Tuition $4,500–$8,500.
Company-sponsored programs
- Lynden Transport — Alaska-based.
- Carlile Transportation (Saltchuk) — Alaska-based.
- Span Alaska Transportation.
- UPS Alaska / FedEx Alaska — ground cargo.
Costs + Earnings
CC $3,000–$6,500 / private $4,500–$8,500. State median $65,430.3 North Slope oilfield specialty pushes $95k–$120k+. Full pay: Truck Driver Salary in Alaska.
Alaska CDL Licensing
FAQs
How much does CDL school cost in Alaska in 2026? CC $3,000–$6,500; private $4,500–$8,500.
Is Dalton Highway training specialty real? Yes. North Slope oilfield freight via the Dalton Highway requires cold-weather + remote-operation skills. Some carriers (Lynden, Carlile) onboard drivers with additional in-house training beyond baseline CDL.
Is AK the highest-paying state for truck drivers? Yes per BLS OEWS May 2024 ($65,430 median), but cost of living is also among the highest.
