Truck Driving Schools in New Hampshire
Obtaining a CDL in New Hampshire is very important for those who would like to pursue a career in the trucking industry. In addition to providing the driver with necessary skills, it also provides you with a chance to earn more money. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual salary of truck drivers in New Hampshire is about $44,000.
In order to obtain a CDL in New Hampshire, you must be at least 18 years old. If you plan to transport passengers or hazardous materials, then you need to be at least 21 years old. You will also need to submit to physical and vision examinations. The state also requires certain documents to be presented such as Social Security cards, certifications, and proof of identity.
Once you have met all the requirements, you will be able to take the written knowledge test, which consists of three parts
One cannot take the skills test without passing the written knowledge test. In addition to the general knowledge test, other tests must be taken for each endorsement required to drive a specific type of commercial vehicle. Those endorsements include air brakes, double/triple trailers, school busses, tank trucks, transporting passengers, and hauling hazardous materials. (Applicants aiming to transfer hazardous materials are now required to undergo a background check by the Transportation Security Administration.)
If you pass the general knowledge exam, the state will provide you with a temporary learner’s permit. This permit will allow you to drive a truck within the state while under the supervision of a licensed driver. Getting this permit will help applicants gain driving experience before taking the road skills test.
The skills test consists of a typical pre-trip inspection, a fundamental vehicle control test, and an on-the-road driving exam. Applicants must be able to pass all three parts of the skills test to receive their CDL. Failing in one area of the exam means starting again from the beginning.
Truck Driving Schools in NH Listed By City
Brentwood
Northeast Heavy Construction Academy (Not verified in 2026)
48 Pine Rd
Brentwood, NH 03833
(888) 262-8598
Concord
Commercial Driving School (Not verified in 2026)
70 Pembroke Road,
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 715-2559
160 Driving Academy
70 Pembroke Rd
Concord, NH
Patten’s Commercial Driver Training LLC
56 Old Suncook Rd
Concord, NH
Phone: (603) 843-7399
Patten’s Commercial Driver Training LLC
77 Old Turnpike Rd
Concord, NH
Phone: (603) 843-7399
ELDT United Academy
78 Regional Dr
Concord, NH
Phone: (832) 766-6378
Train 4 Less
7 New Castle St
Concord, NH
Phone: (832) 766-6378
Croydon
Patten’s Commercial Driver Training LLC
197 NH Rte 10
Croydon, NH
Phone: (603) 843-7399
Farmington
Northeast Arbor Tec
23 Foxtrot Dr
Farmington, NH
Phone: (603) 834-0316
ELDT United Academy
56 Davidson Dr
Farmington, NH
Phone: (832) 766-6378
Hudson
Drive Force CDL Academy LLC
9 Industrial Drive
Hudson, NH
Phone: (603) 486-0000
Jaffrey
Heavy Haulers CDL and Equipment Training Academy
10 Maria Dr
Jaffrey, NH
Phone: (833) 442-3500
Laconia
Lakes Region Community College (Not verified in 2026)
379 Belmont Road,
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3207
Lancaster
Patten’s Commercial Driver Training LLC
653 Main Street
Lancaster, NH
Phone: (603) 843-7399
Patten’s Commercial Driver Training LLC
19 Bridge Street
Lancaster, NH
Phone: (603) 843-7399
Littleton
White Mountains Community College
646 Union St Suite 300
Littleton, NH 03570
Phone: (603) 444-1326
Manchester
ELDT United Academy
1 Bouchard St
Manchester, NH
Phone: (832) 766-6378
Train 4 Less
21 Riddle St
Manchester, NH
Phone: (832) 766-6378
New Boston
Black Paws Transport
181 Riverdale Rd
New Boston, NH
Phone: (603) 315-5372
Pelham
CDL Guys, LLC
16 Pulpit Rock Road
Pelham, NH
Phone: (603) 635-8873
Salem
CDL Truck Driver Courses (Not verified in 2026)
3 Fir St
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 247-2400
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