CDL Schools in Bakersfield, California

    Last checked Oct 30, 2026

    Every school here is listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry.

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    About CDL schools in Bakersfield, California

    We list 13 CDL school locations in Bakersfield, California that are listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, open to the public and training in person. 12 schools offer Class A training, 9 Class B, 7 hazmat theory, and 6 passenger. 13 providers, all private schools (no colleges). 13 locations from 13 providers in 7 ZIP codes. 3 schools publish a price we verified; the rest say contact for price. 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.

    Source: RoadCert school data from the FMCSA Training Provider Registry location file, as of October 30, 2026.

    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)

    Frequently asked questions

    How many CDL schools in Bakersfield are listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry?
    We list 13 public, in-person school locations in Bakersfield, from the registry's location file as of 10/30/2026. Employer-only programs are not included.
    How much does CDL school cost in Bakersfield?
    3 schools publish a price we verified. Most ask you to contact them for a price. State CDL fees are separate; see California in our CDL cost calculator.
    Which Bakersfield CDL schools offer hazmat or passenger training?
    7 schools offer hazmat theory and 6 schools offer passenger training. Each school card shows what it trains.
    Do I need ELDT to get a CDL in Bakersfield?
    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.
    Can I do ELDT theory online and behind-the-wheel training in Bakersfield?
    Yes. Theory can be done online with any provider listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry; behind-the-wheel training is in person at a school like those above. Both must be finished before your skills test.

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    Class A theory, $18.99Class B theory, $18.99