Verified tuition, cheapest to most expensive
| School | Published tuition |
|---|---|
| Interstate Trucking Transportation Academy | $5,500✔ VerifiedSource: Includes CDL training and third-party testing; 4–6 weeks. WIOA/WorkSource accepted; school asked students to confirm current GI-benefit options. · confirmed via email inquiry, 2026-08-21 · 2026-08-21 |
| Elite Truck School | $5,750✔ VerifiedSource: Class A tuition. Direct school charges total $5,985 with $150 registration and $85 drug screen; school’s price sheet estimates $6,680 including outside physical, DMV, and third-party road-test fees. · school price sheet received by email, updated Dec 2025 · 2026-08-21 |
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 Portland →
- 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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