39 FMCSA-approved training locations in Hawaii registered with the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) registry and open to public enrollment. All providers listed are required to accept students before they can take a CDL skills test at a state licensing office. Private-enrollment programs (carrier fleets, transit agencies) are excluded.
Public locations
39
FMCSA TPR registered
Class A programs
35
tractor-trailer CDL
Class B programs
33
straight truck / bus CDL
Aiwohi Truck & Trailer LLC
, HI
Cheapest ELDT only 2500 for CDL
D&L Management LLC
, HI
CNHA-Maui
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement
, HI
Commercial Training Consultants, Inc.
, HI
Eclipse DOT
, HI
ELDT Solutions - On Site CDL Training
ELDT Solutions
, HI
Five Star Driver Training and Safety Consulting
5 Star
, HI
Oahu Genius LLC
, HI
ONYX OPS LLC.
Onyx Ops LLC
, HI
The CDL Coach ELDT
Atlanta Career Training - The CDL Coach
, HI
808 CDL Services LLC
808 CDL SERVICES LLC
Hilo, HI 96720
H2K Driver Training Services LLC
Hilo, HI 96720
Hawaii CDL Academy
Hilo, HI 96720
Hawaii Community College
Hilo, HI 96720
Kamahele Tours LLC
Kamahele Tours LLC
Hilo, HI 96720
Dependable Hawaiian Express, Inc
DHX Maui
Honolulu, HI 96817
Quality Commercial Vehicle Training LLC
QUALITY Commercial Vehicle Training
Honolulu, HI 96819
travel plaza transportation
Honolulu, HI 96817
Ricky T's CDL Services, INC
Kahului, HI 96732
UH Maui Collage
Maui Oil Company
Kahului, HI 96732
Dependable Hawaiian Express - Big Island, Inc.
DHX Maui
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Hawaii Community College
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Abe Kilakalua Truck Driver Training
Kapolei, HI 96707
CNHA-Oahu
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement
Kapolei, HI 96707
HI Ridin CDL Trucking LLC
HI RIDIN CDL TRUCKING LLC
Kapolei, HI 96707
Larson's CDL School
Kapolei, HI 96707
Leigh’s CDL training llc
Leigh's CDL Training LLC
Kapolei, HI 96707
Professional Driving Academy
Kapolei, HI 96707
808 CDL Services LLC
808 CDL SERVICES LLC
Keaau, HI 96749
Hawaii Trucking & Transportation LLC
Pahoa, HI 96778
CCM CDL TRAINING LLC
Paia, HI 96779
CCM CDL TRAINING LLC
Paia, HI 96779
City and County of Honolulu (PBEM/TEMS)
City & County of Honolulu (PBEM/TEMS)
Pearl City, HI 96782
Leeward Community college
Pearl City, HI 96782
Kristo Trucking LLC
Puunene, HI 96784
Pohaku Equipment Services LLC
Wahiawa, HI 96786
DHX Maui
Wailuku, HI 96793
HPA
Waimea, HI 96743
K & R Trucking Kauai LLC
Waimea, HI 96796
The FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training rule, effective February 7, 2022, requires all first-time Class A and Class B CDL applicants to complete a training curriculum at a school registered in the Training Provider Registry before taking the CDL skills test. In Hawaii, there are 39 public-enrollment locations currently registered, of which 35 offer Class A (tractor-trailer) training. Schools must provide both theory instruction and behind-the-wheel time on a closed range and public road. TruckRadar pulls this list directly from the FMCSA TPR monthly export and excludes private-enrollment providers. Verify enrollment availability and current pricing directly with each school before applying.
There are 39 CDL training locations registered with the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR) in Hawaii that accept public enrollment. Some additional providers operate private enrollment programs (corporate fleets, transit agencies) and are not listed here. The registry is updated daily by FMCSA as schools register or update their programs.
Yes, for entry-level drivers obtaining a Class A or Class B CDL. The FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule requires all first-time CDL applicants (and those upgrading from Class B to Class A) to complete training at a registered provider before taking their skills test. Only schools listed in the FMCSA Training Provider Registry qualify. Drivers who already held a CDL before February 7, 2022 are exempt from ELDT for upgrades.
Class A CDL authorizes operation of combination vehicles (tractor-trailer) with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) over 26,001 lbs where the towed vehicle exceeds 10,000 lbs — the standard for OTR trucking. Class B covers single vehicles over 26,001 lbs GVWR (straight trucks, dump trucks, city buses) and vehicles towing less than 10,001 lbs. Class A training is longer and more comprehensive; a Class A license includes Class B privileges.
CDL training length varies by school and program type. Most Class A programs run 3–8 weeks of combined classroom (theory) and behind-the-wheel instruction. The FMCSA ELDT rule sets minimum hour requirements: 24 hours of theory and specific behind-the-wheel hours on a range and public road. Accelerated programs run 3–4 weeks full-time; community college programs can run a semester. Cost in Hawaii typically ranges from $3,000 to $10,000 depending on school and program length.
No. This list shows only public-enrollment CDL schools — providers that accept applications from any qualified student. Many carriers (Amazon, UPS, waste haulers, transit agencies) operate registered training programs exclusively for their own employees or applicants. Those private-enrollment programs are registered with FMCSA but excluded here since they are not open to the general public.