CDL schools in Connecticut
Connecticut has 18 CDL training locations on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry that say they are open to the public, spread across 17 cities. The most are in New Britain (2), Avon (1), Branford (1). 7 (39%) are registered for Class A behind-the-wheel training on public roads, and 18 for Class B. The provider with the most locations here is Winkle Bus Co., Inc., with 3.
Cities with the most CDL schools in Connecticut
All 18 registered locations
| School | City | Training offered |
|---|---|---|
| New England Tractor-Trailer Training School of Conn., Inc-Bridgeport New Eng Tractor Trailer Training of CT INC |
Bridgeport | Class AClass BPassengerHazmat |
| Big Rig Driving Academy | Cheshire | Class AClass BHazmat |
| Affordable CDL Training School LLC | Colchester | Class AClass BHazmat |
| Allstate Commercial Driver Training | Meriden | Class AClass B |
| 160 Driving Academy - New Britain - Classroom and Yard 160 Driving Academy |
New Britain | Class AClass B |
| Allstate Commercial Driver Training | Seymour | Class AClass BPassengerHazmat |
| New Eng Tractor Trailer Training of CT INC-Somers New Eng Tractor Trailer Training of CT INC |
Somers | Class AClass BPassengerHazmat |
| Specialty Transportation, Inc | Avon | Class BPassengerSchool bus |
| Zum Services INC - Branford Zum Service SF |
Branford | Class BPassengerSchool bus |
| Specialty Transportation, Inc | Guilford | Class BPassengerSchool bus |
| DATTCO Inc DATTCO Inc. |
Middletown | Class BPassengerSchool bus |
| Winkle Bus Co Winkle Bus Co., Inc. |
Milford | Class BPassengerSchool bus |
| DATTCO New Britian DATTCO Inc. |
New Britain | Class BPassengerSchool bus |
| Newington Public Schools | Newington | Class BPassengerSchool bus |
| Montville Board of Education | Oakdale | Class BPassengerSchool bus |
| Winkle Bus Company Winkle Bus Co., Inc. |
Orange | Class BPassengerSchool bus |
| Preston Public Schools | Preston | Class BPassengerSchool bus |
| Winkle Bus Company of West Haven Inc Winkle Bus Co., Inc. |
West Haven | Class BPassengerSchool bus |
Common questions about CDL training in Connecticut
How many CDL schools are in Connecticut?
As of 11/3/2026, the FMCSA Training Provider Registry lists 18 public, in-person training locations in Connecticut. Of those, 6 list a website.
Where can I get Class A CDL training in Connecticut?
7 locations are registered for Class A public-road training. They are concentrated in New Britain, Bridgeport, Cheshire, Colchester.
Can I get a school bus or passenger endorsement in Connecticut?
11 locations are registered for school bus (S) training and 14 for passenger (P) training. Many are school districts or transit agencies that may enroll the public.
Can I do ELDT theory online in Connecticut?
Yes. Federal rules allow theory online with any registered online provider (607 are listed). Behind-the-wheel training must still be done with a registered provider in person.
The counts above come from the FMCSA Training Provider Registry export dated 11/3/2026 and include only locations that say they are open to the public. Tuition, schedules and job placement are not in the registry. Ask each school directly.