Best CDL & Trucking Schools in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (2026)

Updated May 26, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Tuscaloosa sits within the Alabama CDL truck driver workforce, served by accredited training providers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $52,120 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Tuscaloosa Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$52,120BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment36,650 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Tuscaloosa County establishments50BLS QCEW, 2024
Tuscaloosa County industry employment100BLS QCEW, 2024
Tuscaloosa County unemployment rate3.1%BLS LAUS, 2024
Alabama location quotient1.31BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Tuscaloosa. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Tuscaloosa County and Alabama figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.

CDL & Truck Driver Training Schools near Tuscaloosa

Truck Driver Salary Snapshot

U.S.
U.S. Median Pay $58,640 $28.19 per hour
Job Outlook 4.0% 89,300 jobs (2024–2034)
237,600 openings/yr
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 53-3032 Source: BLS OEWS

Truck-Driver Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $58,640 $28.19/hr
Average Salary $59,710 $28.71/hr

Salary Range

$40,140 10th pctl
$58,640 Median
$79,380 90th pctl
10th Percentile $40,140 $19.30/hr
25th Percentile $47,960 $23.06/hr
75th Percentile $69,120 $33.23/hr
90th Percentile $79,380 $38.17/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed2,062,040
Growth (2024-2034)4.0%
Annual Openings237,600
Jobs per 1,00013.3

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

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