VA · 25 mi radius

Trade Schools in Portsmouth, VA

9 schools within 25 miles of Portsmouth graduated students in a skilled trade in 2023-24; below them are 11 FMCSA-registered CDL training locations. Sorted by distance from the city center; filter by trade below.

Tidewater Community College

3.7 mi

121 College Place, Norfolk, VA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 269
ELEC 83
WELD 45
HVAC 25
BODY 19
DSL 6
CNST 5

Trade grads 2023-24: 452
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $6,012
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $41,596

Tidewater Tech-Trades

6.8 mi

4535 E. Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, VA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

WELD 217
CNST 104
HVAC 100
AUTO 75

Trade grads 2023-24: 496
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $16,337
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $44,844

Centura College-Norfolk

7.7 mi

7020 North Military Highway, Norfolk, VA · Private for-profit, 2-year

CARP 30
ELEC 30
SUN 10

Trade grads 2023-24: 70
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $16,637
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $32,746

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk

8.6 mi

2329 E. Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA · Private for-profit, 2-year

A&P 92

Trade grads 2023-24: 92
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $16,757
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $50,783

Fortis College-Norfolk

9.3 mi

6300 Center Dr Bldg 22, Norfolk, VA · Private for-profit, 2-year

HVAC 4

Trade grads 2023-24: 4
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $15,381
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $34,712

Advanced Technology Institute

9.7 mi

5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100, Virginia Beach, VA · Private for-profit, 2-year

CDL 162
WELD 59
AUTO 55
DSL 37
HVAC 37

Trade grads 2023-24: 350
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $14,960
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $52,597

Virginia Peninsula Community College

14.6 mi

99 Thomas Nelson Drive, Hampton, VA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 7
HVAC 4

Trade grads 2023-24: 11
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $5,235
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $41,835

Centura College-Virginia Beach

16.2 mi

2697 Dean Dr. Ste. 100, Virginia Beach, VA · Private for-profit, 2-year

HVAC 6

Trade grads 2023-24: 6
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $16,637
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $32,746

Centura College-Newport News

21.3 mi

616 Denbigh Blvd., Newport News, VA · Private for-profit, under 2-year

HVAC 77

Trade grads 2023-24: 77
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $16,637
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $32,746

CDL training in and near Portsmouth

Gilco Transport Services

1.5 mi

2413 Wesley St, Portsmouth, VA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Hazmat
Phone: (757) 650-5730

City of Portsmouth Public Utilities

2.2 mi

430 Meander Rd, Portsmouth, VA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Hazmat
Phone: (757) 505-9247

160 Driving Academy - Norfolk - Classroom and Yard (160 Driving Academy)

4.5 mi

2300 Gazel St, Norfolk, VA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Hazmat

Ancora for Tidewater Community College (Lindenwood Education System)

5.1 mi

7000 College Dr, Suffolk, VA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B
Phone: (866) 937-1850

Tidewater Community College

5.1 mi

7000 College Drive, Suffolk, VA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Passenger, Hazmat
Phone: (757) 822-2428

Advanced Technology Institute

6.4 mi

994 Scott Street, Norfolk, VA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Hazmat
Phone: (757) 490-1241

CDS TRACTOR TRAILER TRAINING - NORFOLK (CDS TRACTOR TRAILER TRAINING)

7.2 mi

1208 McCloud Rd, Chesapeake, VA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, Hazmat
Phone: (540) 582-8200

Dudley's CDL School

14.0 mi

10860 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (757) 766-0500

Ancora for Virginia Peninsula Community College (Lindenwood Education System)

14.3 mi

525 Butler Farm Road Ste 1014, Hampton, VA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class A only
Phone: (866) 937-1850

Shippers' Choice of Virginia, Inc. - Camp Community College - Range (Shippers' Choice of Virginia, Inc.)

16.9 mi

Suffolk, VA · FMCSA registry

Class A: range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger
Phone: (757) 375-7053

Shippers' Choice of Virginia, Inc - Camp Community College (Shippers' Choice of Virginia, Inc.)

19.2 mi

271 Kenyon Road, Suffolk, VA · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, Hazmat
Phone: (434) 375-7053

All CDL schools in Portsmouth.

Trades taught near Portsmouth

Trade	Schools	Grads 2023-24
HVAC Schools	7	253
Welding Schools	3	321
Electrician Schools	2	113
Auto Mechanic Schools	4	406
Auto Body and Collision Schools	1	19
Diesel Mechanic Schools	2	43
CDL Schools	1	162
Carpentry Schools	1	30
Construction Trade Schools	2	109
Aviation Maintenance Schools	1	92
Solar and Wind Technician Schools	1	10

Nearby cities

Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. Distances are straight-line miles from the Census Bureau's center point for Portsmouth. How we build this list.