Truck Driving Schools in Hawaii
One big difference in applying for a Hawaii Commercial Driver’s License or CDL is that you must be at least 21 years old. There is no exception for driving within the state. Other than this, the rest of the requirements and processes involved are essentially the same as in other states. To apply, you must:
1. Have a passport-type photo taken (must be in color)
2. Fill out the CDL application
3. Present the examiner with your current driver’s license, your Social Security card, and a certified birth certificate to verify your age
4. Provide a DOT medical certificate/report to prove that you are physically fit to apply for a CDL
5. Take and pass an eye exam
6. Take and pass the written general knowledge test and any other endorsement exams
Additional testing is required in order to receive endorsements to operate certain types of vehicles. Just like obtaining a regular license, applying for an endorsement means passing a written test and/or demonstrating your driving skills.
Applicants can apply for the following endorsements to add to their basic CDL:
• T – Double/Triple Trailers
• P – Passenger
• N – Tank Vehicle
• H – Hazardous Materials
• S – School Buses
There are no federal standards in place for on-the-road commercial driver training. The Federal Motor Career Safety Association (FMCSA) only requires CDL applicants to pass the knowledge test and skills driving test along with passing fitness, medical and other required tests. Individuals aiming to operate longer-combination-vehicles, however, are required to receive training in driver wellness, driver qualifications, hours of services, and whistleblower protection. Applicants can better prepare for the knowledge test by reading the Hawaii commercial driver’s license manual, which contains important information that will be covered in the written tests.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual salary a commercial truck driver in Hawaii makes is around $43,760. This amount is on the high side in terms of trucking salaries around the U.S. However, this can still increase or decrease depending on the industry you plan to work in. According to the Bureau, there will be an increase of 21% in jobs within the next decade, which can lead to higher stability for those who are already working in the trucking industry. Aside from the high salary, there are also other advantages in having a trucking career in this state.
List of Truck Driving Schools in HI
Hilo
H2K Driver Training Services LLC
Airport Rd
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 895-0652
Hawaii CDL Academy
1090 Kekuanaoa St
Hilo, HI 96720
Kamahele Tours LLC
Airport Rd
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 498-5747
808 CDL Services LLC
38 Old General Lyman Field
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 936-3292
Honolulu
Valentine’s Driving School Inc. (Not verified in 2026)
3355 Likini Street,
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 423-1288
Quality Commercial Vehicle Training LLC
1026 Puuwai St
Honolulu, HI 96819-4330
Phone: (808) 258-9949
Dependable Hawaiian Express, INC
432 Pacific St
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: (808) 841-7311
Kahului
UH Maui Collage
310 W Kaahumanu Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
Phone: (808) 870-3480
Kailua-Kona
Hawaii CDL & Safety Programs
Ane Keohokalole Hwy
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Dependable Hawaiian Express – Big Island, INC
73-4253 Hulikoa Dr
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Phone: (808) 327-3489
Kaneohe
Professional Driving Academy (Not verified in 2026)
P.O. Box 6302
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 239-1371
Kapolei
International CDL Driving School (Not verified in 2026)
92-104 Kohea PI
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 383-8300
Professional Driving Academy
91-1224 Midway Rd
Kapolei, HI 96707
Phone: (808) 479-8107
HI Ridin CDL Trucking LLC
91-212 Kolili Pl
Kapolei, HI 96707-2604
Phone: (808) 460-0723
CNHA
91-1270 Kinoki St., Bldg. 1
Kapolei, HI 96707
Phone: (808) 596-8155
Abe Kilakalua Truck Driver Training
91-1065 Lexington St
Kapolei, HI 96707
Phone: (808) 927-7727
Keaau
808 CDL Services LLC
Kipimana St
Keaau, HI 96749
Phone: (808) 936-3292
Pahoa
Hawaii Trucking & Transportation LLC
16-2073 Hapuu Dr
Pahoa, HI 96778
Phone: (808) 217-0909
Paia
Ccm CDL Training LLC
Hana Hwy
Paia, HI 96779
Phone: (808) 870-1622
Pearl City
Leeward Community College
96-045 Ala Ike, Room Ce 101
Pearl City, HI 96782
Phone: (808) 455-0477
Waianae
Kilakalua Abe Truck Driving Training & Operation (Not verified in 2026)
89-647 Mokiawe Street,
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 527-0064
West Coast CDL Driving School (Not verified in 2026)
86-178 Moelima PI
Waianae, HI 96792
Phone: (808) 520-3706
Wailuku
DHX Maui
449 E. Ahuliu Way
Wailuku, HI 96793
Phone: (808) 877-2822
Know of any other CDL schools in Hawaii that are not shown on this page? You can submit them to us by using our contact form. When you send in a submission, please include the name of the business, phone number and address for it to be considered.