CDL Schools in California

    Last updated Oct 30, 2026

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    About CDL schools in California

    We list 285 CDL school locations in California that are listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, open to the public and training in person, in 130 cities. 243 schools offer Class A training, 209 Class B, 136 hazmat theory, and 135 passenger. The most schools are in Fresno (16), San Bernardino (16), and Bakersfield (13). Listed total program prices (tuition plus required fees, before state license fees) run from $2,750 to $8,660 across 44 schools from 27 providers (checked Oct 30, 2026; US DOL list prices as of June 30, 2025). State CDL fees in California add $100 for a Class A, checked Oct 29, 2026. You can do your ELDT theory online first for $18.99 with RoadCert, listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry and reported the same day you pass.

    Anaheim

    Goals

    1170 N La Palma Pkwy
    Anaheim, CA 92801

    • Class B
    • Passenger
    • School bus

    Contact for price

    +1 714-860-2361

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Arcata

    B&D Trucking LLC

    1785 Victor Blvd
    Arcata, CA 95521

    • Class A
    • Class B

    Contact for price

    +1 707-496-3036

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Auburn

    Western Pacific Truck School (Auburn)

    3775 Richardson Dr
    Auburn, CA 95602

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Hazmat theory
    • Passenger
    • School bus

    about $7,500 (estimate)

    Checked Oct 30, 2026

    Same school's program at its Stockton location on the state ETP list (US DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov, list as of June 30, 2025): Tractor Trailer Operator Program (Class A CDL Training): $7,500 total ($6,250 tuition and required fees plus $1,250 books/supplies). This location's own price was not found. Figure is a total program cost.

    Source for Western Pacific Truck School (Auburn)
    +1 916-309-7070Visit website for Western Pacific Truck School (Auburn)

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Avenal

    California School Bus Instructor Services

    309 E Laneva Blvd
    Avenal, CA 93204

    • Class B
    • Passenger
    • School bus

    Contact for price

    +1 559-309-0777

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Bakersfield

    Abs Truck School Inc

    402 E Pacheco Rd
    Bakersfield, CA 93307

    • Class A
    • Class B

    Contact for price

    +1 661-549-3423

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Economy Truck School

    6310 Stewart Way
    Bakersfield, CA 93308

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Hazmat theory
    • Passenger

    Contact for price

    +1 661-706-3093

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Golden Pacific Truck Driving School

    8311 E. Brundage Ln.
    Bakersfield, CA 93307

    • Class A

    Contact for price

    +1 661-399-5117

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Kern Trucking School

    12624 Snow Rd
    Bakersfield, CA 93314

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Hazmat theory
    • Passenger
    • School bus

    Contact for price

    +1 661-910-6060

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    King Truck School

    2312 WEEDPATCH HWY
    Bakersfield, CA 93313

    • Class A
    • Class B

    Contact for price

    +1 559-529-0009

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    On the move trucking school

    4215 Rosedale Hwy
    Bakersfield, CA 93308

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Hazmat theory
    • Passenger

    Contact for price

    +1 661-703-9566

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Pathfinder Truck Driving Academy inc.

    8401 E. Brundage Ln.
    Bakersfield, CA 93307

    • Class A

    Contact for price

    +1 661-668-1277

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Ricardo Sanchez

    2308 Emerson St
    Bakersfield, CA 93309

    • Class B
    • Passenger
    • School bus

    Contact for price

    +1 323-440-4397

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Western Truck School

    5800 State Road
    Bakersfield, CA 93308

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Hazmat theory
    • Passenger

    about $6,995 (estimate)

    Checked Oct 30, 2026

    Same school's program at its West Sacramento location on the state ETP list (US DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov, list as of June 30, 2025): Class A Commercial Driver Program- Weekend: $6,995 total ($6,745 tuition and required fees plus $250 books/supplies); Class A Commercial Driver Program- Night: $6,995 total ($6,745 tuition and required fees plus $250 books/supplies); Class A Commercial Driver Program: $6,995 total ($6,745 tuition an. This location's own price was not found. Figure is a total program cost.

    Source for Western Truck School
    +1 800-929-1320Visit website for Western Truck School

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Barstow

    Bell Gardens

    Simmons Trucking School Inc

    7424 Scout Ave
    Bell Gardens, CA 90201

    • Class A

    Contact for price

    +1 562-824-8052

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Bellflower

    Blue Lake

    Blue Lake Rancheria

    428 Chartin Rd
    Blue Lake, CA 95525

    • Class B

    Contact for price

    +1 707-668-5101

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Buena Park

    CA - Lemoore

    RGW Equipment LLC

    1419 West Bush Street
    CA - Lemoore, CA 93245

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Hazmat theory

    Contact for price

    +1 559-707-2607

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Calexico

    Big Daddi Trucking LLC

    2204 California Ct
    Calexico, CA 92231

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Passenger

    Contact for price

    +1 760-222-8626

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Carlsbad

    International Institute of Advanced Academics

    1902 Wright Pl
    Carlsbad, CA 92008

    • Class A

    Contact for price

    +1 626-725-8339

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Caruthers

    Castroville

    Ceres

    Chino

    Red Line Trucking School LLC

    5140 G St
    Chino, CA 91710

    • Class A
    • Hazmat theory

    Contact for price

    +1 323-578-9468

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    City of Industry

    Clovis

    Coalinga

    Colton

    Concord

    Dixon

    Downey

    El Cajon

    El Centro

    Center for Employment Training

    294 South 3rd
    El Centro, CA 92243

    • Class A
    • Hazmat theory

    about $5,875 (estimate)

    Checked Oct 30, 2026

    Same school's program at its San Jose location on the state ETP list (US DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov, list as of June 30, 2025): Truck Driver I: $5,875 total (tuition and required fees; no books/supplies cost reported); Truck Driver: $11,476 total (tuition and required fees; no books/supplies cost reported). This location's own price was not found. Figure is a total program cost.

    Source for Center for Employment Training
    +1 760-337-6565Visit website for Center for Employment Training

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    El Cerrito

    El Monte

    El Portal

    Yosemite National Park

    5038 Foresta Rd
    El Portal, CA 95318

    • Class B

    Contact for price

    +1 760-937-3244

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Elk Grove

    Escondido

    Eureka

    Fairfield

    Fernando Rivera

    72 Balboa ct.
    Fairfield, CA 94533

    • Class B
    • Passenger
    • School bus

    Contact for price

    +1 707-720-6177

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Fontana

    Fc CDL Inc.

    15087 Washington Dr.
    Fontana, CA 92335

    • Class A
    • Class B

    Contact for price

    +1 909-684-7489

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Saber Trucking School

    8640 Cherry Ave
    Fontana, CA 92335

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Hazmat theory

    Contact for price

    +1 909-520-3982

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Skyway Trucking School Inc.

    15238 Arrow Blvd
    Fontana, CA 92335

    • Class A
    • Hazmat theory

    about $7,499 (estimate)

    Checked Oct 30, 2026

    Same school's program at its Hesperia location on the state ETP list (US DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov, list as of June 30, 2025): Tractor Trailer Driver Course: $7,499 total (tuition and required fees; no books/supplies cost reported). This location's own price was not found. Figure is a total program cost.

    Source for Skyway Trucking School Inc.
    +1 909-608-0039Visit website for Skyway Trucking School Inc.

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Fort Bragg

    Fowler

    Fresno

    A Plus Trucking Academy Inc

    2949 N Parkway Dr
    Fresno, CA 93722

    • Class A

    Contact for price

    +1 559-257-2626

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    A&J Truck Driving School

    3506 W Nielsen Ave.
    Fresno, CA 93706

    • Class A
    • Hazmat theory

    Contact for price

    +1 559-266-4000

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Central Valley Trucking School

    2166 S Bisceglia Ave
    Fresno, CA 93725

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Hazmat theory

    Contact for price

    +1 559-248-1288

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Custom Training Solutions

    3217 E. Commerce Avenue
    Fresno, CA 93725

    • Class A
    • Hazmat theory

    Contact for price

    +1 559-492-1937

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Fast Truck Driving School LLC

    2734 W CLINTON AVE
    Fresno, CA 93705

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Hazmat theory

    Contact for price

    +1 607-465-1111

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    J&R Trucking School

    2131 E Annadale Ave
    Fresno, CA 93706

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Hazmat theory

    about $4,500 (estimate)

    Checked Oct 30, 2026

    Same school's program at its Modesto location on the state ETP list (US DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov, list as of June 30, 2025): Standard Tractor/Trailer Program 48 Hours: $4,500 total (tuition and required fees; no books/supplies cost reported); Advanced Tractor/Trailer Program: $7,000 total (tuition and required fees; no books/supplies cost reported). This location's own price was not found. Figure is a total program cost.

    Source for J&R Trucking School
    +1 209-521-1339Visit website for J&R Trucking School

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Major Express Truck School

    3342 N Weber Ave
    Fresno, CA 93722

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Hazmat theory

    Contact for price

    +1 559-485-5949

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    NS Truck Driving School Inc

    3245 W Belmont Ave
    Fresno, CA 93722

    • Class A
    • Class B

    Contact for price

    +1 559-906-1993

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Truck Nation School-Fresno

    2055 E North Ave
    Fresno, CA 93725

    • Class A
    • Hazmat theory

    Contact for price

    +1 877-575-3696

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    YG Truck Driving School Inc

    4001 E CENTRAL AVE
    Fresno, CA 93725

    • Class A

    Contact for price

    +1 559-944-0022

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Gardena

    Goleta

    Hacienda Heights

    Hayward

    Bestway Truck and Bus Driving School

    3980 Depot Rd
    Hayward, CA 94545

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Passenger

    Contact for price

    +1 415-216-6268

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    North America Drivers Association

    26250 Industrial Blvd
    Hayward, CA 94545

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Hazmat theory
    • Passenger
    • School bus

    Contact for price

    +1 510-999-6999

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    CDL Truck Rental & Sales Inc

    2955 Baumberg Ave
    Hayward, CA 94545

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Hazmat theory
    • Passenger
    • School bus

    Contact for price

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, contact details not yet verified

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Heber

    Cdl Transport & rental LLC

    72 E Main st
    Heber, CA 92249

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Hazmat theory

    Contact for price

    +1 442-271-0295

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Hesperia

    Indio

    Ione

    Safa Transport LLC

    3151 Hoko Court
    Ione, CA 95640

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Hazmat theory
    • Passenger

    Contact for price

    +1 916-279-5774

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Irwindale

    El Monte Truck Driving School

    15545 ARROW HWY
    Irwindale, CA 91706

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Hazmat theory

    Contact for price

    +1 626-513-6611

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    La Puente

    Lancaster

    10-4 Trucking

    4306 W ave L
    Lancaster, CA 93536

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Passenger

    Contact for price

    +1 818-743-6607

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Lathrop

    Bajwa Truck Driving School

    4100 Yosemite Ave
    Lathrop, CA 95330

    • Class A

    Contact for price

    +1 209-200-4377

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Lodi

    Performance Trucking Academy By Mosqueda

    639 E Lockeford St
    Lodi, CA 95240

    • Class A
    • Hazmat theory

    about $7,975 (estimate)

    Checked Oct 30, 2026

    Same school's program at its Stockton location on the state ETP list (US DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov, list as of June 30, 2025): Commercial Truck Driver (160 hrs): $7,975 total ($6,610 tuition and required fees plus $1,365 books/supplies); Commercial Truck Driver (240 hrs): $9,978 total ($8,610 tuition and required fees plus $1,368 books/supplies). This location's own price was not found. Figure is a total program cost.

    Source for Performance Trucking Academy By Mosqueda
    +1 209-816-5168Visit website for Performance Trucking Academy By Mosqueda

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Lompoc

    Long Beach

    Frequently asked questions

    How many CDL schools in California are listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry?
    We list 285 public, in-person school locations in 130 cities, from the registry's location file as of 10/30/2026. Employer-only programs are not included.
    How much does CDL school cost in California?
    Listed total program prices (tuition plus required fees, before state license fees) run from $2,750 to $8,660 across 44 schools from 27 providers (checked Oct 30, 2026; US DOL list prices as of June 30, 2025). State CDL fees are separate; see California in our CDL cost calculator.
    How much are the state CDL fees in California?
    State CDL fees in California add $100 for a Class A, checked Oct 29, 2026. A hazmat endorsement also needs the TSA security threat assessment, $88.25.
    Do I need ELDT in California?
    Yes, if you are getting your first Class A or B CDL, upgrading from Class B to Class A, or adding a hazmat, passenger or school bus endorsement for the first time. The federal rule applies in every state. Take our 1-minute quiz to check.
    Can I do ELDT theory online in California?
    Yes, with any provider listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. Behind-the-wheel training is done in person. Both must be finished before your skills test.

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