Verified tuition, cheapest to most expensive
| School | Published tuition |
|---|---|
| Akal Truck Driving School, LLC | $2,000-$3,500✔ Verified rangeSource: $2,000 automatic transmission, $3,500 manual transmission · confirmed via email inquiry, 2026-07-22 · 2026-07-22 |
| Apex Truck Driving School - Stockton Branch | $2,500-$6,195✔ Verified rangeSource: Full 160-hr program $6,195 (special $4,956); accelerated 80-hr program (requires existing CLP) $3,995 (limited-time special $2,500) · confirmed via email inquiry, 2026-07-22 · 2026-07-22 |
| Zone 1 Trucking School | $3,500✔ VerifiedSource: Class A program, plus DOT physical, drug testing and DMV CDL application fee · confirmed via email inquiry, 2026-07-22 · 2026-07-22 |
| Advance Bus & Truck Driving School | $6,250✔ VerifiedSource: Includes permit and DOT physical; classes start every 2 weeks · confirmed via email inquiry, 2026-07-22 · 2026-07-22 |
The cheapest route is usually $0
Sticker price rarely equals what you pay. Two paths bring most students to little or nothing out of pocket:
- WIOA workforce grants. If you're unemployed or underemployed, a WIOA grant administered through your state's workforce development board can cover most or all tuition at an approved school. Free CDL training in Stockton →
- Company-sponsored training. Many carriers pay tuition upfront in exchange for a driving commitment. How company-sponsored training works →
What the price should include
A complete Class A program should cover the ELDT curriculum (theory + behind-the-wheel range and road time) and testing prep. Ask whether the quote includes the DOT physical, drug screen, permit fees, and state skills-test fee — some schools bundle these, some don't.
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