CDL Schools in South Dakota (2026): FMCSA TPR-Registered Providers Directory
Last verified: 2026-04-20. Neutral directory per CDL Editorial Policy.
SD's $54,960 state median (7,360 drivers). No state income tax + low cost of living.3 ELDT at 49 CFR §380 Subpart F requires TPR-registered training.12
Key Takeaways
- TPR search: State = South Dakota.
- Typical SD tuition (2026): CC/tech $2,000–$4,500; private $3,000–$6,500; company-sponsored $0 + 8–12 mo tenure.
- SD CDL agency: South Dakota DPS.
Provider Categories
Community colleges / tech
- Southeast Technical College — Sioux Falls.
- Lake Area Technical College — Watertown.
- Mitchell Technical College.
- Western Dakota Technical Institute — Rapid City.
Tuition $2,000–$4,500.
Private CDL schools
- 160 Driving Academy — SD presence.
Tuition $3,000–$6,500.
Company-sponsored programs
- Schneider Training Academy — SD terminals.
- CR England Schools — SD programs.
- Prime Inc. Student Driver Program — SD residents.
- Tyson Foods dedicated — meatpacking.
Costs + Earnings
CC/tech $2,000–$4,500 / private $3,000–$6,500. State median $54,960.3 Full pay: Truck Driver Salary in South Dakota.
SD CDL Licensing
South Dakota CDL Requirements.
FAQs
How much does CDL school cost in SD in 2026? CC/tech $2,000–$4,500; private $3,000–$6,500; company-sponsored $0 + 8–12 month tenure.
Does SD no-state-income-tax help drivers? Yes. For a $54,960 SD driver, advantage vs 6.75% state-tax state is ~$3,700 annually.
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 SD, May 2024. https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_sd.htm ↩↩
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SD DPS CDL. https://dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing/commercial-driver-license ↩
