Best CDL & Trucking Schools in Kankakee, Illinois (2026)

Looking for CDL truck driver schools in Kankakee, Illinois? The programs below combine classroom instruction with hands-on practice. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $60,320 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Kankakee Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$60,320BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment84,200 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Kankakee County establishments60BLS QCEW, 2024
Kankakee County industry employment150BLS QCEW, 2024
Kankakee County unemployment rate5.7%BLS LAUS, 2024
Illinois location quotient1.04BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

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


CDL & Truck Driver Training Schools near Kankakee

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

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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