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3 schools in Michigan offer cdl & truck driving-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 30 registered apprenticeship sponsors in Michigan train cdl & truck driving apprentices — see apprenticeships.
Michigan CDLs are issued by the Secretary of State's office; applicants take the written knowledge test for a commercial learner's permit, drive supervised for at least 14 days, complete federal Entry-Level Driver Training (Michigan sets no minimum hours — training is proficiency-based), and pass a road skills test given by state-approved third-party testers. A DOT medical card and a Secretary of State office visit to finalize the license are required. Minimum age is 18 in-state and 21 for interstate routes.
Official source: Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State) · Exam: Written CDL knowledge test(s) for the permit (one-day wait between retests) plus an on-road CDL driving skills test administered by state-approved third-party driver testing businesses · Typical requirement: Valid Michigan driver's license and proof of legal presence; age 18 for intrastate, 21 for interstate; DOT medical card or waiver; commercial learner's permit held and supervised driving for at least 14 days; FMCSA ELDT required for first-time Group A/B — Michigan confirms there is no minimum training-hour requirement (proficiency-based)
| School | City | Type | Net price / yr | Completion | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford College | Dearborn | public | $660 | 22.4% | $34,795 |
| Gogebic Community College | Ironwood | public | $5,397 | 34.7% | $40,950 |
| Wayne County Community College District | Detroit | public | $7,656 | 19.7% | $29,079 |
Ranking = median earnings 10 years after entry per $1,000 of average yearly net price (methodology). Schools without both figures sort last — "not reported" means the federal dataset lacks the value, not that the school is bad.
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