A rankling by a leading hedge fund manager and think tank has ranked technical schools offering diesel technology and heavy-duty truck programs.
Rebellion Research’s “12 Best Trade Schools for Commercial Vehicle and Fleet Maintenance in 2025” ranking includes:
- Universal Technical Institute stands out with a broad diesel curriculum that covers large trucks, off road engines, and advanced diagnostic tools.
- Lincoln Tech operates a respected heavy equipment and truck service program with solid placement outcomes.
- Alfred State College offers an intensive program with more than a thousand hours of hands on training.
- Pennco Tech prepares students for commercial trucks, buses, and industrial vehicles.
- Saint Paul College gives students a medium and heavy truck program with strong mechanical fundamentals.
- Lawson State Community College offers a truck technician program that teaches brakes, hydraulics, transmissions, and electrical systems.
- North American Trade Schools in Maryland provides diesel and heavy vehicle maintenance training with an optional commercial driver license path.
- Lively Tech offers a diesel maintenance program at a lower cost that appeals to regional students.
- Penn Foster provides an online diesel mechanic diploma for students seeking flexibility while preparing for industry certifications.
- Blackhawk Technical College trains students to work on heavy equipment, agricultural vehicles, and commercial trucks.
- Western Technical College in Wisconsin offers a master accredited diesel program with strong industry connections.
- NYADI in New York trains students in truck and diesel service technology geared toward modern fleet operations.
Rebellion Research said, “These twelve trade schools prepare technicians to enter one of the fastest growing technical careers in the transportation sector. Students should consider tuition, apprenticeship opportunities, certifications, and regional hiring markets before selecting a program. Strong job stability and long term career potential continue to make fleet maintenance a top trade school category in 2025.”
It adds, “Commercial vehicle and fleet maintenance has become one of the most stable and well paid sectors in the American skilled trades. The rise of e commerce, supply chain expansion, and the massive national trucking fleet all drive demand for certified technicians. Heavy duty engines, diesel systems, electronic diagnostics, and advanced powertrain technology require formal training. Trade schools that specialize in diesel technology and heavy truck systems offer the fastest route into this field. Students can complete a certificate or diploma in under two years and begin work immediately with strong starting wages.”
Rebellion Research is a New York City-based machine learning think tank and hedge fund manager using artificial intelligence to make investment decisions. Rebellion is said to be one of the first investment firms to use AI starting in 2006.
