CDL Schools in Maine (2026): FMCSA TPR-Registered Providers Directory
Last verified: 2026-04-20. Neutral directory per CDL Editorial Policy.
ME's $55,160 state median (8,150 drivers). I-95 north-south + Canadian border crossings + paper/forest/seafood freight.3 ELDT at 49 CFR §380 Subpart F requires TPR-registered training.12
Key Takeaways
- TPR search: State = Maine.
- Typical ME tuition (2026): CC $2,500–$5,000; private $3,500–$7,000; company-sponsored $0 + 8–12 mo tenure.
- ME CDL agency: Maine BMV.
Provider Categories
Community colleges
- Southern Maine Community College — Portland.
- Central Maine Community College — Auburn.
- Eastern Maine Community College — Bangor.
- Kennebec Valley Community College — Fairfield.
- Northern Maine Community College — Presque Isle.
Tuition $2,500–$5,000.
Private CDL schools
- 160 Driving Academy — ME presence.
- Maine Professional Driver Education — regional.
Tuition $3,500–$7,000.
Company-sponsored programs
- Schneider Training Academy — ME terminals.
- Hannaford (Ahold Delhaize) — grocery dedicated.
- Hartt Transportation (HQ Bangor) — Maine-based regional.
- Pottle's Transportation — regional ME.
Costs + Earnings
CC $2,500–$5,000 / private $3,500–$7,000. State median $55,160.3 Full pay: Truck Driver Salary in Maine.
Maine CDL Licensing
FAQs
How much does CDL school cost in Maine in 2026? CC $2,500–$5,000; private $3,500–$7,000; company-sponsored $0 + 8–12 month tenure.
Is Hartt Transportation a good Maine-based option? Yes. Hartt (HQ Bangor) is a major Maine-based regional carrier.
Can I do Canadian cross-border freight from Maine? Yes. Houlton + other crossings support New Brunswick / Quebec trade. Customs integration + TWIC add to driver value.
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 Maine, May 2024. https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_me.htm ↩↩
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Maine BMV CDL. https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/licenses/commercial.html ↩
