Verified tuition, cheapest to most expensive
| School | Published tuition |
|---|---|
| FIRST CLASS CDL TRAINING ACADEMY LLC | $2,500✔ VerifiedSource: Class A · confirmed via email inquiry, 2026-07-17 · 2026-07-17 |
| Alpha Trucking Academy LLC | $2,600-$3,000✔ Verified rangeSource: $2,600 automatic transmission, $3,000 manual transmission; Class B also offered ($2,100/$2,400) · confirmed via email inquiry, 2026-07-19 · 2026-07-19 |
| King CDL Academy | $2,600-$3,300✔ Verified rangeSource: $2,600 automatic transmission, $3,300 manual transmission · confirmed via email inquiry, 2026-07-17 · 2026-07-17 |
| TURNING POINT TRAINING ACADEMY | $3,500✔ VerifiedSource: Standard tuition $4,500; limited-time summer special $3,500 quoted 2026-07-20. In-house financing/payment plans offered. Not currently WIOA/GI Bill eligible — school says approval expected within ~1 month · confirmed via email inquiry, 2026-07-20 · 2026-07-20 |
| KCD TRAINING CDL SCHOOL LLC | $4,000✔ VerifiedSource: $1,000 down payment, remaining $3,000 due 7 days before DMV skills test; includes 20hrs BTW practice + 3 FMCSA certifications · confirmed via email inquiry, 2026-07-17 · 2026-07-17 |
| Houston City College | $4,350✔ VerifiedSource: Includes DOT physical + drug screen; 286-hour program · hccs.edu · 2026-07-11 |
| United Education Institute | ~$2,995✔ VerifiedSource: 2-week program (SAGE range $4,000-$7,000 across programs); confirm current · sageschools.com · 2026-07-11 |
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 Houston →
- 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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