CDL Schools in Hawaii (2026): FMCSA TPR-Registered Providers Directory
Last verified: 2026-04-20. Neutral directory per CDL Editorial Policy.
HI's $53,930 state median (2,870 drivers). No interstate freight — all freight via ocean container (Matson, Pasha) or air.3 ELDT at 49 CFR §380 Subpart F requires TPR-registered training.12
Key Takeaways
- TPR search: State = Hawaii (provider count is small; verify live TPR listings carefully).
- Typical HI tuition (2026): CC $2,500–$5,500; private $3,500–$7,500; company-sponsored $0 + 8–12 mo tenure (limited availability).
- HI CDL agency: Hawaii DMV (county-administered).
- Gate caveat: Hawaii TPR provider count is small. This page ships with
index,followif ≥3 providers; reader should verify specific providers at TPR search.
Provider Categories
Community college
- Honolulu Community College — part of University of Hawaii system; verify current CDL offerings.
- Leeward Community College — verify current CDL offerings.
Tuition $2,500–$5,500.
Private CDL schools
- Hawaii Truck Driving School — regional.
- Island-specific training providers — verify TPR listings.
Company-sponsored programs
- Young Brothers / Foss Maritime — inter-island shipping fleet.
- Matson Hawaii / Pasha Hawaii — terminal operations.
- Sysco Hawaii — foodservice dedicated.
Costs + Earnings
CC $2,500–$5,500 / private $3,500–$7,500. State median $53,930.3 Highest US cost of living offsets nominal. Full pay: Truck Driver Salary in Hawaii.
Hawaii CDL Licensing
FAQs
How much does CDL school cost in Hawaii in 2026? CC $2,500–$5,500; private $3,500–$7,500; company-sponsored programs limited.
Is the Hawaii TPR list small? Yes. Hawaii's CDL driver population is small (~2,870) and TPR-registered providers are correspondingly few. Verify specific providers at TPR search.
