CDL & Trucking Schools in Bowling Green, KY

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare cdl & trucking programs in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

CDL & Trucking Schools Near Bowling Green, KY

#1

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

Elizabethtown, KY 58.5 miles away BOC Score 55.0
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,728
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,432
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 4,861
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Hopkinsville Community College

Hopkinsville, KY 58.6 miles away BOC Score 50.6
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,728
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,432
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 1,628
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Owensboro Community and Technical College

Owensboro, KY 62.9 miles away BOC Score 55.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 51
  • Annual completions: 4,904
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Madisonville Community College

Madisonville, KY 64.6 miles away BOC Score 55.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 2,086
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Jefferson Community and Technical College

Louisville, KY 95.7 miles away BOC Score 49.7
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,808
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,512
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 57
  • Annual completions: 4,516
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville

McMinnville, TN 96.5 miles away BOC Score 58.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 343

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Kentucky CDL & Trucking Salary Snapshot

Kentucky
Kentucky Median Pay $56,340 $27.09 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $58,640 $28.19 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 53-3032 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • CDL class (A, B, or both) and endorsement options (hazmat, tanker, doubles)
  • Behind-the-wheel hours vs. classroom hours
  • DOT physical and drug testing included in program or separate
  • FMCSA ELDT compliance and Training Provider Registry listing
  • Carrier partnerships and job placement rate

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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