CDL Schools in Nevada (2026): FMCSA TPR-Registered Providers Directory
Last verified: 2026-04-20 against the FMCSA TPR. Neutral directory per CDL Editorial Policy.
NV's $58,670 state median (12,080 drivers) — no state income tax boosts real take-home. Las Vegas hospitality/food service + Reno-Sparks TRIC distribution are major demand drivers.3 ELDT at 49 CFR §380 Subpart F requires TPR-registered training.12
Key Takeaways
- TPR search:
https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov/→ State = Nevada. - Typical NV tuition (2026): CC $2,500–$6,000; private $3,500–$8,000; company-sponsored $0 + 8–12 mo tenure.
- NV CDL agency: Nevada DMV.
- Private career school oversight: Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education (CPE).
- No state income tax — take-home advantage ~$4k+ vs 7.5% state.
- Pay context: state median $58,670.
Provider Categories
Community colleges
- College of Southern Nevada (CSN) — Las Vegas metro.
- Truckee Meadows Community College — Reno.
- Western Nevada College — Carson City.
- Great Basin College — Elko.
Tuition $2,500–$6,000.
Private CDL schools
- Roadmaster Drivers School — verify current NV campuses.
- 160 Driving Academy — NV presence.
- Nevada Truck Driving School — regional.
Tuition $3,500–$8,000.
Company-sponsored programs
- Schneider Training Academy — NV terminals (Reno, LV).
- Knight-Swift Training — strong Nevada presence (Knight HQ Phoenix).
- CR England Schools — NV programs.
- Prime Inc. Student Driver Program — NV residents.
Endorsement-only upgrades
TPR-registered H/P/S theory; see Hazmat (H) endorsement guide.
Costs + Earnings
CC $2,500–$6,000 / private $3,500–$8,000. State median $58,670.3 LTL + Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center dedicated (Tesla Gigafactory, Amazon, Switch) push $80k–$100k+. Full pay: Truck Driver Salary in Nevada.
Nevada CDL Licensing
FAQs
How much does CDL school cost in Nevada in 2026? CC $2,500–$6,000; private $3,500–$8,000; company-sponsored $0 + 8–12 month tenure.
Is Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center a good post-CDL target? Yes. TRIC hosts Tesla Gigafactory 1, Switch data centers, Amazon, Walmart, Panasonic. Strong dedicated-freight hiring pool.
Who licenses Nevada private CDL schools? Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education (CPE).
