The State of Michigan requires anyone who wishes to work as a truck driver must have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). One must be at least 18 years old to drive in Michigan and 21 to drive interstate. To ensure that CDL applicants are physically fit for this line of work, they must obtain a DOT certificate from a DOT certified physician.
After getting all the prerequisites, the next step is to visit the nearest DMV office and submit the DOT certificate, a valid driver’s license, and other supporting documents in order to take the written examination. If an applicant passes, he or she will be issued a learner’s permit to drive a CMV with a licensed driver. This is to let them gain the experience needed to prepare for the road test.
Taking the road test is the last obstacle before one can get a CDL. There is no requirement that forces an applicant to undergo proper training before taking this test. However, it is highly recommended that applicants get enough practice before taking. Enrolling in an accredited truck driving school or program will help applicants ensure that they get their CDL in Michigan.
Truck Driving Schools in MI Listed By City
Ann Arbor
Trainco Truck Driving School
4800 E. Huron River Drive,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-374-3994
Website: www.traincoinc.com/programs-campuses/ann-arbor-michigan/
Auburn Hills
Baker College of Auburn Hills
1500 University Drive,
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 340-0600
Cadillac
Baker College
9600 E 13th St.
Cadillac, MI 49601
(800) 313-3463
Pinnacle Truck Driver Training
1625 Leeson Avenue,
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 468-3170
Canton
International Trucking School, Inc.
5820 N. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 354-0844
Centerville
International Trucking School, Inc.
62249 Shimmel Rd.
Centerville, MI 49032
(269) 467-9945
Coldwater
American Truck Driving School
270 Sauk River Drive
Coldwater, MI 49036
(800) 999-8012
Detroit
All Stars Truck Driving School, Inc.
151 Military St.
Detroit, MI 48209
(734) 444-4048
Great American Truck Driving School
1401 Rosa Parks Blvd
Detroit, MI 48216
(855) 235-5627
US Truck Driver Training School, Inc.
4195 Central Street,
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 297-6608
Escanaba
Midwest Truck Driving School, Inc.
1519 N. 26th Street
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-6311
Fenton
US Truck Driver Training School, Inc.
2100 W. Thompson Road,
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 714-1702
Flint
Baker College of Flint
1717 S. Dort Hwy.
Flint, MI 48503
(800) 964-4299
Freeland
Tri Area Driving School
6272 Midland Road,
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 692-0560
Gladwin
Liberty Truck Driving School
1680 W M-61
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-9756
Grand Rapids
Rivertown CDL Academy
1025 Ken-O-Sha Ind. Park Drive SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(877) 543-8235
Grandville
West Michigan CDL
3370 Busch Drive
Grandville, MI 49418
(888) 550-4947
Grawn
Advanced Tech Courses
6100 US 31
Grawn, MI 49637
(231) 943-3500
Harrison
Mid-Michigan Community College
1375 S. Clare Avenue,
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 386-6622
Hasting Charter Township
Tri Area Driving School
922 N Middleville Rd.
Hastings Charter Township, MI 49058
(989) 692-0560
Holt
International Trucking School, Inc.
4025 Holt Rd. Suite #101
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-2593
Jackson
American Pride Truck Driving School
3435 East Michigan Avenue,
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 748-9296
Kalamazoo
International Trucking School, Inc.
2946 Business One Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 382-2600
Lansing
Lancing Community College
4100W-Transportation Maintenance Technologies Program
Lansing, MI 48901
(517) 267-6404
Trainco Truck Driving School
2200 S. Washington Avenue
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 887-1600
Marine City
Coast 2 Coast Truck Driving School
6280 King Road,
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 765-4300
Midland
CDMI – Premier Truck Driving School
3213 South Saginaw Road,
Midland, MI 48641
(989) 495-8300
Monroe
International Trucking School, Inc.
1555 S. Raisinville Road,
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: (800) 448-7101
Muskegon
CDL Training Service & Consulting
221 S. Quarterline Road,
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 777-0200
New Buffalo
Professional Drivers Institute (PDI)
10747 US 12
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(800) 222-1782
Pontiac
Nu-Way Truck Driver Training Center
25 South Glenwood Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 334-5900
Port Huron
Baker College of Port Huron – Romeo Site
3403 Lapeer Road
Port Huron, MI 48060
(888) 262-2442
Romulus
Suburban Truck Driver Training School
28675 Northline Road,
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 229-0000
Saginaw
Baker College
1621 Terminal Drive
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 755-2756
CDI Truck Driving School
6191 Sherman
Saginaw, MI 48604
(989) 771-1199
Sterling Heights
Coast 2 Coast Truck Driving School
44440 Phoenix Drive,
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
(586) 201-7071
US Truck Driver Training School, Inc.
6500 15 Mile Road,
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 795-2160
Taylor
Trainco Truck Driving School
22299 Eureka Road
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-5000
Warren
Dynamic Truck Driving School, Inc.
24121 Mound Road
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-5004
International Trucking School, Inc.
14500 E. 12 Mile Road,
Warren, MI 48088
(800) 448-7101
Samba Express Driver Training and Testing Division
32097 Hollingsworth Avenue
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 274-9552
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Before taking the exams for the drivers permit, you should first study the Michigan CDL Manual which is available in driving licenses offices. Study the manual first as it contains the necessary information that you will need to pass the written exams. You should also be at least 18 years old at the time of the application to qualify for an intrastate license. Only those who are at least 21 years old are allowed to get an interstate CDL license. The fee for a first time applicant is $25 and additional endorsements cost $5 each. Applicants who are below 21 years old cannot apply for a Hazardous Materials endorsement.