CDL Training Near Orlando

Orlando is a budget-friendly place to live, since its cost of living is on par with the national average. There are several large trucking routes in this area, including I-4, the East-West Expressway, and the Beachline Expressway. Area employers include J2 Transportation and L & S Logistic Services.If you are good at mechanics and you want to take your skills to the next level, consider a career as a diesel mechanic or truck driver! There are three trucking schools in Florida, including three with truck driving programs and one with a diesel technology program. Tuition in this area is generally affordable and students enjoy an average scholarship award of $1,400.

Completing a truck driving training program takes between four and eight weeks, depending on how comprehensive your training is. You may be able to earn a diesel technology certificate in one year or a diesel technology Associate’s degree in two years.Heavy truck drivers in Orlando and the nearby area earn an average of $36,330 per year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2013). Light truck drivers in this area have an average income of $31,530 (BLS, 2013).