CDL Schools in Mississippi (2026): FMCSA TPR-Registered Providers Directory

CDL Schools in Mississippi (2026): FMCSA TPR-Registered Providers Directory

Last verified: 2026-04-20 against the FMCSA TPR. Neutral directory per CDL Editorial Policy.

MS's $52,440 state median (22,560 drivers) is offset by the lowest cost of living in the U.S. per BEA RPP. KLLM Transport (HQ Richland) is one of the largest refrigerated carriers; FedEx Memphis adjacency drives Northern MS freight density.³ ELDT at 49 CFR §380 Subpart F requires TPR-registered training.¹²

Key Takeaways

• TPR search: https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov/ → State = Mississippi.
• Typical MS tuition (2026): CC $1,500–$4,000; private $3,000–$6,500; company-sponsored $0 + 8–12 mo tenure.
• MS CDL agency: Mississippi DPS.
• Private career school oversight: Mississippi Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration.

Provider Categories

Community colleges

• Hinds Community College — Jackson metro.
• Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
• Northwest Mississippi Community College — Senatobia (DeSoto County).
• Itawamba Community College — Tupelo.
• East Mississippi Community College.

Tuition $1,500–$4,000.

Private CDL schools

• 160 Driving Academy — MS presence.
• Delta Truck Driving Academy — regional.

Tuition $3,000–$6,500.

Company-sponsored programs

• KLLM Transport Services (HQ Richland, MS) — refrigerated specialty.
• FFE (Frozen Food Express) — nearby LA HQ with MS operations.
• Schneider Training Academy — MS terminals.
• Swift Academy — MS operations.
• CR England Schools — MS programs.

Endorsement-only upgrades

TPR-registered H/P/S theory; see Hazmat (H) endorsement guide.

Costs + Earnings

CC $1,500–$4,000 / private $3,000–$6,500. State median $52,440.³ Below national nominal but real purchasing power is among the strongest in the U.S. Full pay: Truck Driver Salary in Mississippi.

Mississippi CDL Licensing

Mississippi CDL Requirements.

FAQs

How much does CDL school cost in Mississippi in 2026? CC $1,500–$4,000; private $3,000–$6,500; company-sponsored $0 + 8–12 month tenure.

Is KLLM a good Mississippi-based employer? KLLM Transport (HQ Richland) is one of the largest refrigerated carriers in the U.S. with meaningful hiring volume. Verify specific program economics.

Does FedEx Memphis offer Mississippi drivers opportunities? FedEx World Hub sits across the state line in TN, but DeSoto County MS (Southaven, Olive Branch) has massive distribution center density serving Southeast fulfillment. Many MS drivers work Memphis-metro freight.

Who licenses Mississippi private CDL schools? Mississippi Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration.

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