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CDL schools in Van Buren, Arkansas
2 schools in Van Buren are on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and take students from the public. Posted tuition at programs within 25 miles of Van Buren on Arkansas's approved training list runs $5,940 to $6,500, with a $5,945 median across 3 programs. Truck drivers in the Fort Smith, AR-OK area earn a median $47,580 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Arkansas training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Van Buren; 2 teach theory, range and road.
Median posted tuition within 25 miles. We show no first-time total because Arkansas's permit and license fees are not both confirmed.
Van Buren training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Fort Smith, AR-OK area; 2,030 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Van Buren
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 3 active registrants in Van Buren: 3 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-Ok CDL Academy, INC 2407 Lost Beach Crossing | Theory · range · road | 2026-06-02 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, Hazmat | 479-632-1050 |
| Cops CDL Academy 2407 Lost Beach Crossing | Theory · range · road | 2026-04-10 | $5,940 to $5,945 | Class B, Passenger, Hazmat | 479-632-1050 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Arkansas's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Van Buren
| School | City | Miles from Van Buren | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 282 CDL Academy, LLC | Mountainburg, AR | 12 | 2026-06-01 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Van Buren's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Van Buren
2 programs in Van Buren posted tuition to Arkansas'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cops CDL Academy LLC | Entry Level Driver Training | $5,940 | $0 | 98% | 97% |
| Cops CDL Academy LLC | CDL Training (Entry level) | $5,945 | $0 | 82% | 91% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Arkansas's permit and license fees are not confirmed on its DMV pages, so none are shown.
Free and company-paid training near Van Buren
A Arkansas workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list Arkansas sites. Arkansas terms · all carriers
Check a Van Buren school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 2 Van Buren providers from the registry, all of them involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 53 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 24,556 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Van Buren?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $5,940 to $6,500, median $5,945. Fees and the medical exam are extra.
How many CDL schools are in Van Buren?
2 locations are registered in Van Buren for Class A training, and 3 are within 25 miles of the city. 2 updated their registry record in 2026, and none has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Van Buren 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 Van Buren
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Van Buren. All Arkansas cities