CDL Schools in Delaware (2026): FMCSA TPR-Registered Providers Directory
Last verified: 2026-04-20. Neutral directory per CDL Editorial Policy.
DE's $56,210 state median (5,430 drivers). Port of Wilmington + DuPont chemical + Delmarva poultry + I-95 corridor.3 ELDT at 49 CFR §380 Subpart F requires TPR-registered training.12
Key Takeaways
- TPR search: State = Delaware.
- Typical DE tuition (2026): CC/tech $2,500–$5,000; private $3,500–$7,500; company-sponsored $0 + 8–12 mo tenure.
- DE CDL agency: Delaware DMV.
Provider Categories
Community colleges
- Delaware Technical Community College — multiple campuses.
- Neighboring MD/PA CCs accessible from northern DE.
Tuition $2,500–$5,000.
Private CDL schools
- Smith & Solomon Commercial Driver Training — NJ/PA/DE regional.
- All-State Career School (Newark DE area) — regional.
- 160 Driving Academy — DE presence.
Tuition $3,500–$7,500.
Company-sponsored programs
- NFI (HQ Camden NJ) — strong DE operations.
- Schneider Training Academy — DE terminals.
- Perdue Farms (MD-HQ with DE ops) — poultry dedicated.
- Mountaire Farms — poultry dedicated.
Costs + Earnings
CC/tech $2,500–$5,000 / private $3,500–$7,500. State median $56,210.3 DuPont chemical X-endorsed tanker pushes higher. Full pay: Truck Driver Salary in Delaware.
Delaware CDL Licensing
FAQs
How much does CDL school cost in Delaware in 2026? CC/tech $2,500–$5,000; private $3,500–$7,500; company-sponsored $0 + 8–12 month tenure.
Is Delmarva poultry a good post-CDL employment base? Yes for reefer + live-haul specialty. Perdue, Mountaire, Tyson all run freight.
Can I train in DE and work Philly metro? Yes. Northern DE is effectively Philadelphia metropolitan. ELDT is federal.
Sources
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FMCSA TPR. https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov/ ↩
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FMCSA 49 CFR §380 Subpart F. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-380/subpart-F ↩
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BLS OEWS Delaware, May 2024. https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_de.htm ↩↩
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Delaware DMV CDL. https://www.dmv.de.gov/services/driver_services/cdl/dr_cdl.shtml ↩
