Bakersfield's CDL school
Train where Kern County hires from.
What you get
A program built around getting you hired.
How to vet any CDL school (and why Kern wins).
Is the school ELDT-compliant?
Required by federal law since 2022. Kern Trucking School is.
Do they have their own trucks and yard?
Yes — you train on the same trucks employers use, right here in Bakersfield.
Do they help with job placement?
Yes — Kern Trucking School connects every grad with Kern County hiring partners.
Are instructors experienced?
Yes — taught by current and former professional drivers, not just classroom staff.
Serving all of Kern County
Drivers train here from across the region.
Kern County seat
30 mi north
18 mi northwest
24 mi northwest
25 mi north
15 mi southeast
11 mi southeast
32 mi west
40 mi east
5 mi north
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Kern County's Trusted Choice
We recommend Kern Trucking School
For drivers in Bakersfield and across Kern County, Kern Trucking School is the straight-line path from where you are today to a steady, high-paying career behind the wheel.
- ELDT-compliant theory + behind-the-wheel training
- Class A program in as little as 4 weeks
- DMV-approved curriculum based right here in Bakersfield
- Job-placement assistance with Kern County carriers
- Financing, WIOA, and VA benefit options available
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Start your CDL journey this month.
Classes start regularly — talk to an admissions advisor today.