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

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

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

Oregon's $61,920 state median (19,290 drivers per BLS OEWS May 2024) sits ~$4,480 above national.³ ELDT at 49 CFR §380 Subpart F requires TPR-registered training.¹²

Key Takeaways

• TPR search: https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov/ → State = Oregon.
• Typical OR tuition (2026): CC $2,500–$6,000; private school $4,000–$8,500; company-sponsored $0 + 8–12 mo tenure.
• OR CDL agency: Oregon DMV.
• Private career school oversight: Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) Private Career Schools.
• Pay context: state median $61,920 — among top-paying US states; port drayage, Intel Hillsboro, and LTL push $85k+.

Provider Categories in Oregon

1. Community college CDL programs

• Portland Community College (PCC) — Portland metro.
• Mt. Hood Community College — East Portland metro.
• Lane Community College — Eugene.
• Chemeketa Community College — Salem.
• Umpqua Community College — Roseburg.
• Linn-Benton Community College — Albany.

Tuition $2,500–$6,000.

2. Private CDL schools

• Western Pacific Truck School — OR operations.
• 160 Driving Academy — Pacific NW presence.
• Oregon Truck Driving School — regional.
• Sage Truck Driving Schools — franchise locations.

Tuition $4,000–$8,500. HECC Private Career Schools licensure required.

3. Company-sponsored programs

• Schneider Training Academy — OR terminals.
• Swift Academy — Oregon operations.
• CR England Schools — OR programs.
• May Trucking (HQ Brooks OR) — Oregon-based specialty refrigerated.
• Oak Harbor Freight Lines — Pacific NW regional LTL.

4. Endorsement-only upgrades

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

Costs + Earnings

CC $2,500–$6,000 / private $4,000–$8,500. State median $61,920.³ Senior LTL linehaul, Intel Hillsboro dedicated, and specialty tanker push $85k–$105k+. Full pay breakdown: Truck Driver Salary in Oregon. Run ROI calculator.

Oregon CDL Licensing

Oregon CDL Requirements.

FAQs

How much does CDL school cost in Oregon in 2026? CC $2,500–$6,000; private $4,000–$8,500; company-sponsored $0 + 8–12 month tenure.

Does OR have California's AB5 rules for owner-operators? No. Oregon does not have an AB5 equivalent applied to trucking — leased-on OO programs operate under traditional structures. Full context: Oregon Truck Driver Salary guide.

Who licenses Oregon private CDL schools? HECC Private Career Schools. Separate from TPR registration.

Is Port of Portland drayage a good post-CDL path? Yes — Port of Portland is the primary Pacific NW container port. Drayage specialty pays well with TWIC credentialing.

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