The CDL & trucking comparison engine
Find the CDL school or trucking company that pays you the most
We compare CDL schools and trucking companies nationwide by driver pay — broken down from your first day to veteran-level rates — and the real cost of getting your CDL. Pick one and register your interest in one click.
18
carriers & schools compared
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pay tiers, fresh start to expert
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with verified admissions contact
Full comparison, ranked by pay
| Rank | School | Type | Pay ladder (est. annual) | CDL cost | States served | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevens Transport | Company-sponsored | Fresh Start~$70,000/yrJunior~$84,000/yrExpert~$105,000/yrSolo~$120,000/yr | $0 (sponsored) | Nationwide | View & Register |
| 2 | Roadmaster Drivers School | Independent school | Fresh Start~$66,809/yrJunior~$75,000/yrExpert~$90,000/yrSolo~$120,000/yr | $7,000 | Nationwide | View & Register |
| 3 | 160 Driving Academy | Independent school | Fresh Start~$65,000/yrJunior~$75,000/yrExpert~$90,000/yrSolo~$120,000/yr | $5,000 | Nationwide | View & Register |
| 4 | U.S. Xpress | Company-sponsored | Fresh Start~$57,500/yrJunior~$69,000/yrExpert~$86,000/yrSolo~$112,500/yr | $5,200 | Nationwide | View & Register |
| 5 | Swift Transportation (Swift Academy) | Company-sponsored | Fresh Start~$55,000/yrJunior~$66,000/yrExpert~$83,000/yrSolo~$120,000/yr | $6,000 | Nationwide | View & Register |
| 6 | KLLM Transport Services | Company-sponsored | Fresh Start~$55,000/yrJunior~$66,000/yrExpert~$83,000/yrSolo~$120,000/yr | $0 (sponsored) | Nationwide | View & Register |
| 7 | TransAm Trucking | Company-sponsored | Fresh Start~$55,000/yrJunior~$66,000/yrExpert~$83,000/yrSolo~$120,000/yr | Not disclosed | Nationwide | View & Register |
| 8 | Werner Enterprises | Company-sponsored | Fresh Start~$50,000/yrJunior~$62,000/yrExpert~$75,000/yrSolo~$120,000/yr | Not disclosed | Nationwide | View & Register |
| 9 | May Trucking Company | Company-sponsored | Fresh Start~$48,000/yrJunior~$58,000/yrExpert~$72,000/yrSolo~$120,000/yr | Not disclosed | Nationwide | View & Register |
| 10 | United Tractor Trailer School (UTTS) | Independent school | Fresh Start~$48,000/yrJunior~$58,000/yrExpert~$72,000/yrSolo~$120,000/yr | Not disclosed | Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York (advertised service area; main campus in Holyoke, MA) | View & Register |
| 11 | SAGE Truck Driving Schools | Independent school | Fresh Start~$48,000/yrJunior~$58,000/yrExpert~$72,000/yrSolo~$120,000/yr | Not disclosed | Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Wyoming | View & Register |
| 12 | Prime Inc. | Company-sponsored | Fresh Start~$46,800/yrJunior~$56,000/yrExpert~$70,000/yrSolo~$120,000/yr | $0 (sponsored) | Nationwide | View & Register |
| 13 | Roehl Transport (Get Your CDL program) | Company-sponsored | Fresh Start~$46,000/yrJunior~$59,500/yrExpert~$73,000/yrSolo~$120,000/yr | $0 (sponsored) | Nationwide | View & Register |
| 14 | Schneider | Company-sponsored | Fresh Start~$43,000/yrJunior~$52,000/yrExpert~$65,000/yrSolo~$120,000/yr | $0 (sponsored) | Nationwide | View & Register |
| 15 | Western Express | Company-sponsored | Fresh Start~$38,000/yrJunior~$50,500/yrExpert~$63,000/yrSolo~$162,500/yr | $70 | Nationwide | View & Register |
| 16 | Covenant Transport | Company-sponsored | Fresh Start~$31,200/yrJunior~$50,600/yrExpert~$70,000/yrSolo~$120,000/yr | $0 (sponsored) | Nationwide | View & Register |
| 17 | CRST | Company-sponsored | Fresh Start~$30,000/yrJunior~$33,000/yrExpert~$110,000/yrSolo~$120,000/yr | $0 (sponsored) | Nationwide | View & Register |
| 18 | C.R. England | Company-sponsored | Fresh Start~$26,000/yrJunior~$27,300/yrExpert~$60,000/yrSolo~$120,000/yr | $4,995 | Nationwide | View & Register |
Pay and cost figures are gathered from public sources and program disclosures. Always confirm current terms directly with the school before enrolling. Ranking is based solely on estimated pay — sponsorship (see Featured Partners above) never affects it.