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CDL schools in Decatur, Alabama
1 school in Decatur is on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and takes students from the public. Posted tuition at programs within 25 miles of Decatur on Alabama's approved training list runs $2,950 to $4,500, with a $4,500 median across 3 programs. Truck drivers in the Decatur, AL area earn a median $59,390 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Alabama training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Decatur; none teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Alabama permit ($36) and CDL ($66). Medical exam extra.
FMCSA hasn't removed any training providers in Decatur.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Decatur, AL area; 1,420 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Decatur
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 8 active registrants in Decatur: 8 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esd School, LLC 67 Horse Center Rd | Part of Class A | 2026-03-27 | $4,500 | Class B | 256-432-0430 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Alabama's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Decatur
| School | City | Miles from Decatur | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Community College | Tanner, AL | 11 | 2025-12-16 | $2,950 |
| J.F. Drake State Community & Technical College | Huntsville, AL | 25 | 2024-08-12 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Decatur's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Decatur
2 programs in Decatur posted tuition to Alabama's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 3 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Community College | Commercial Truck Driver Training | $2,950 | $0 | 90% | 16% |
| ESD School LLC | CDL Truck Driving Training - Class A | $4,500 | $0 | 98% | 54% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Alabama fees: commercial learner permit $36, skills test $20, class a license $66 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Decatur
A Alabama workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list Alabama sites. Alabama terms · all carriers
Check a Decatur school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Decatur. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 55 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 58,056 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Decatur?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $2,950 to $4,500, median $4,500. With Alabama's permit and license, about $4,603 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Decatur?
1 location is registered in Decatur for Class A training, and 3 are within 25 miles of the city. 1 updated its registry record in 2026, and none has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Decatur school with an old registry record still train me?
Yes if its status is Active: an old record only means the listing was not edited. Call the school and confirm the schedule and price.
CDL schools near Decatur
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Decatur. All Alabama cities