$2,407
PublicOrange Technical College (South Campus)
- $2,407 Tuition listed as $934.40 · $2,407.32 estimated total program cost (tuition + fees, materials, books, online access) Source
Free Class A cost sample · 30 named programs
CDL training cost estimator
Pick a state to see a dated dollar range from named Class A programs we copied from official school or workforce pages — not a statewide average, and not a national “typical” price. Class B and other states are coming when we have sourced rows. Prices here are not FMCSA approval. See honest cost + registry clarity.
Choose a state (Class A only in this v1)
Class B · other states — not in this sample yet. When a state or class has no cited row, we show an empty state — we don’t invent tuition to fill the gap.
Class A sample range · checked 2026-10-22
$2,407 – $7,995
Sample of 16 posted Florida Class A programs as of 2026-10-22. Tuition is not always the total — DOT physical, DMV/CLP fees, drug screens and test fees are often extra.
Ballpark extras often +$200–$600 (DOT physical, CLP, drug screen) — estimate, not a quote.
$2,500
PublicMiami Dade College (Continuing Education, North Campus)
- $2,500 Tuition listed as $2,500 · Course tuition; certification exam cost not included Source
$2,957
PublicMiami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCP Schools)
- $2,957 Itemized ITA cost $2,957.20 (tuition + books/fees/testing/other as published) Source
$3,331
PublicPinellas Technical College (St. Petersburg Campus)
- $3,331 Tuition listed as $934.40 · $3,330.70 estimated total program cost (page notes costs updated July 3, 2024) Source
$3,610
PublicMiami Dade College
- $3,610 Itemized ITA cost $3,610.00 (tuition + books/fees/testing/other as published) Source
Full Florida cost breakdown CDL schools in Florida National cost guide
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How this estimator works
Every dollar amount comes from a named program on an official school page, a state training directory, or a workforce Eligible Training Provider / ITA record we already publish. We show a min–max of those Class A values for the state you pick. We do not invent a statewide average or a U.S. average.
- Class A only (v1). Class B rows exist in some source files but are not surfaced here yet.
- Tuition ≠ always total. Ask for a written, itemized quote covering CLP, skills test, DOT physical, drug screen and retests.
- Tuition ≠ FMCSA status. A price on this page does not mean a location is Active on the federal Training Provider Registry. Registry status and tuition answer different questions — we keep them separate on About · honest cost + registry clarity.
- Before you pay: confirm the exact training location is Active on the FMCSA registry checker.
Methodology: how we handle costs & registry data · Guides: how much CDL school costs · is the school legit?
Class A samples by state
Crawlable summaries of the same data the chips use (cheapest first). Prefer the interactive selector above on mobile.
Florida Class A CDL cost sample
Florida Class A figures below are named programs from school pages and CareerSource ETPL / ITA records — the same sources as our Florida cost page.
$2,407–$7,995 · sample of 16 posted programs as of 2026-10-22 · cheapest first
- Orange Technical College (South Campus) Public — $2,407 (2026-2027): Tuition listed as $934.40 · $2,407.32 estimated total program cost (tuition + fees, materials, books, online access) (source)
- Miami Dade College (Continuing Education, North Campus) Public — $2,500: Tuition listed as $2,500 · Course tuition; certification exam cost not included (source)
- Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCP Schools) Public — $2,957: Itemized ITA cost $2,957.20 (tuition + books/fees/testing/other as published) (source)
- Pinellas Technical College (St. Petersburg Campus) Public — $3,331: Tuition listed as $934.40 · $3,330.70 estimated total program cost (page notes costs updated July 3, 2024) (source)
- Miami Dade College Public — $3,610: Itemized ITA cost $3,610.00 (tuition + books/fees/testing/other as published) (source)
- Flagler Technical College Public — $3,731: ETPL estimated cost $3,731.34 (source)
- 160 Driving Academy - Orlando Private — $5,470: ETPL estimated cost $5,470.00 (source)
- Truckmaster CDL Training LLC Private — $6,099: ETPL estimated cost $6,099.00 (source)
- Tampa Truck Driving School Private — $6,360: ETPL estimated cost $6,360.25 (source)
- Truckmaster CDL Training LLC Private — $6,899: ETPL estimated cost $6,899.00 (source)
- FleetForce - Main Private — $6,995: ETPL estimated cost $6,995.00 (source)
- Truck Driver Institute, Inc. Private — $7,000: ETPL estimated cost $7,000.00 (source)
- FleetForce - Main Private — $7,372: ETPL estimated cost $7,372.50 (source)
- Indian River State College Public — $7,656: ETPL estimated cost $7,656.25 (source)
- Roadmaster Drivers School - Orlando Private — $7,695: ETPL estimated cost $7,695.00 (source)
- The CDL Schools LLC - Miami Campus Private — $7,995: Itemized ITA cost $7,995.00 (tuition + books/fees/testing/other as published) (source)
Florida CDL school cost page · All CDL schools in Florida · Open in estimator
Texas Class A CDL cost sample
Texas community and technical colleges post Class A CDL program prices from about $3,435 to $5,500.
$3,435–$5,500 · sample of 4 posted programs as of 2026-10-27 · cheapest first
- Alvin Community College Public — $3,435: $3,435.00 in-district / $3,575.00 out-of-district — Tuition & fees. Excludes DOT physical, CLP ($25) and Type II MVR report. (source)
- South Texas College Public — $4,305 (2027 sections): $4,304.70 — Includes insurance, DOT physical and drug screen. (source)
- Del Mar College (Corpus Christi) Public — $4,800: $4,800 — Class A non-air brake $3,600; Class B $2,800; HAZMAT $159. (source)
- Alamo Colleges (San Antonio) Public — $5,500 (2025-2026): $5,000–$5,500 (by training site) — Textbooks and certification exam voucher(s) included. Class B passenger $3,500; refresher $2,700. (source)
Texas CDL school cost page · All CDL schools in Texas · Open in estimator
New Jersey Class A CDL cost sample
New Jersey's official training directory (My Career NJ) lists itemized total costs for Class A CDL programs from $4,795 to $6,750.
$4,795–$6,750 · sample of 3 posted programs as of 2026-10-27 · cheapest first
- 160 Driving Academy (Newton) Private — $4,795: $4,500 — $4,795 total (tuition + $150 fees + $145 other). May be fundable through a One-Stop Career Center. (source)
- Jersey Tractor Trailer Training (Hasbrouck Heights) Private — $4,800: $4,675 — $4,800 total (tuition + $125 other). (source)
- Ernest Trans School of Trucking (Atlantic City) Private — $6,750: $5,500 — $6,750 total (tuition + $375 fees + $150 books + $150 supplies + $575 other). (source)
New Jersey CDL school cost page · All CDL schools in New Jersey · Open in estimator
California Class A CDL cost sample
California community colleges range from tuition-free Class A/B training to $7,140. Free public programs exist, but students still pay DMV, drug-test and DOT physical costs.
$0–$7,140 · sample of 5 posted programs as of 2026-10-27 · cheapest first
- Allan Hancock College (Santa Maria) Public — $0: $0 (tuition-free) — Does not prepare for endorsements. (source)
- Cuesta College (San Luis Obispo) Public — $0: $0 (no charge for CDL courses or DMV testing) — Student pays DMV K-4 record, drug/alcohol screening, documents, DOT physical needs, parking. (source)
- Shasta College (Redding) Public — $3,500: $3,500 — Financial aid does not apply; AJCC/WIOA or DOR funding may. (source)
- El Camino College (Torrance) Public — $5,995 (2025): $5,995 all-inclusive — Includes materials, truck for training/testing, DMV permit and Class A fee. Excludes K-4 record, DOT physical needs, parking, endorsements. (source)
- Long Beach City College Public — $7,140: $7,140 — WIOA funding may be available via local workforce board. (source)
California CDL school cost page · All CDL schools in California · Open in estimator
Indiana Class A CDL cost sample
Ivy Tech Community College lists Class A CDL tuition of $4,750 (Muncie) to $4,995 (with 160 Driving Academy). Ivy Tech says it is free for qualifying students through Next Level Jobs.
$4,750–$4,995 · sample of 2 posted programs as of 2026-10-27 · cheapest first
- Ivy Tech Community College (Muncie) Public — $4,750: $4,750 — Skills training class; ends with CDL A test. (source)
- Ivy Tech Community College + 160 Driving Academy (statewide) Public — $4,995: $4,995 — Free to qualifying students via Next Level Jobs (if not previously used). Not Workforce Pell eligible. (source)
FAQ
Is this a statewide or national average?
No. The range is the minimum and maximum class_a value among the named programs shown for that state. We do not invent averages.
Why only Class A?
v1 of this tool surfaces Class A only so every number stays tied to a sourced Class A row. Class B and more states will appear when we have the same quality of citations.
Does tuition always mean what I will pay?
Not always. DOT physicals, drug screens, commercial learner’s permit (CLP), DMV skills-test fees and retests are often extra. Read each program’s note and get a written itemized quote.
Where do the Florida numbers come from?
School tuition pages plus CareerSource Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) estimated costs and South Florida ITA itemized costs — the same records linked on our Florida CDL school cost page.
What should I do before I pay a school?
Confirm the exact training location is Active on FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry with our school status checker, then confirm on tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov.