Trade schools ยท 325 schools

๐Ÿšœ Diesel & Heavy Equipment Schools

Diesel and heavy equipment programmes cover diesel engines, hydraulics, drivetrains, electrical systems, and aftertreatment on trucks and off-road machines. Pay is strong, the work is in demand, and fleet and dealer employers recruit aggressively out of these programmes.

How people actually get in

Expect employers to want a CDL for truck-side work even in a technician role; some programmes include it. Dealer and fleet sponsorships are common and can cover tuition in exchange for a commitment โ€” read those terms carefully before signing.

Ask before you enrol

  • Ask whether a CDL is included or available alongside the programme.
  • Confirm aftertreatment and emissions systems are taught โ€” that is a large share of modern service work.
  • If a sponsorship is offered, read the service commitment and the repayment clause.
Largest programs

Where the most people graduate

By credentials awarded in the reporting year. That is a size signal, not a quality ranking โ€” big programs are easier to get into and easier to get lost in.

WyoTech

Laramie, WY ยท Private for-profit ยท Two-year

๐Ÿšœ Diesel & Heavy Equipment ๐Ÿš— Automotive & Collision Repair

Somerset Community College

Somerset, KY ยท Public ยท Two-year

๐Ÿšœ Diesel & Heavy Equipment โšก Electrical ๐Ÿ”ฅ Welding & Metal Fabrication ๐Ÿ”ฉ Industrial & Electrical Maintenance +4 more
Every school, by state

All 325 diesel & heavy equipment schools

Alabama 9

Alaska 4

Arizona 5

Arkansas 9

California 21

Colorado 4

Florida 14

Georgia 16

Hawaii 2

Idaho 6

Illinois 13

Indiana 2

Iowa 10

Maine 3

Maryland 1

Massachusetts 1

Michigan 5

Minnesota 7

Mississippi 10

Missouri 7

Montana 4

Nebraska 6

Nevada 2

New Jersey 4

New Mexico 2

New York 5

North Carolina 8

North Dakota 2

Ohio 5

Oklahoma 5

Oregon 7

Pennsylvania 10

South Carolina 5

South Dakota 3

Texas 26

Utah 10

Vermont 1

Virginia 5

Washington 11

Wisconsin 12

Wyoming 5

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