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CDL schools in Ceres, California
2 schools in Ceres 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 Ceres on California's approved training list runs $4,500 to $7,000, with a $5,855 median across 4 programs. Truck drivers in the Modesto, CA area earn a median $58,330 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · California training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Ceres; 2 teach theory, range and road.
Median posted tuition within 25 miles. We show no first-time total because California's permit and license fees are not both confirmed.
Ceres training provider FMCSA has removed from the registry, involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Modesto, CA area; 3,510 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Ceres
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 6 active registrants in Ceres: 3 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only); 3 tick "open to the public" but are not schools that take students: 1 school district or public school program, 1 employer or carrier training their own drivers and 1 bus or coach operator.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro truck driving school (2 sites) 1651 East Whitmore Ave | Theory · range · road | 2026-01-12 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 209-221-2135 |
| Green Valley Truck School 2905 Railroad Ave | Theory · range · road | 2022-06-24 | $6,710 | Class B, Hazmat | 209-521-3995 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on California's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Ceres
| School | City | Miles from Ceres | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Truck Driving School Inc | Modesto, CA | 1 | 2022-02-08 | not posted |
| CTDS Truck Driving School | Modesto, CA | 1 | 2022-08-12 | not posted |
| Mission Truck Driving School, LLC | Modesto, CA | 2 | 2023-09-12 | not posted |
| Western Pacific Truck School (Modesto) | Modesto, CA | 2 | 2025-12-17 | not posted |
| The Truck Master School | Modesto, CA | 2 | 2025-10-06 | not posted |
| J&R Trucking School | Modesto, CA | 5 | 2026-07-02 | $4,500 |
| Truck Nation School-Modesto | Salida, CA | 9 | 2022-02-10 | not posted |
| Empire Truck Driving School | Turlock, CA | 13 | 2024-06-14 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Ceres's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Ceres
4 programs nearest Ceres posted tuition to California's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 4 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | City | Miles | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Valley Truck School | Commercial Class A Entry Level | Ceres, CA | 0 | $6,710 | $790 | 93% | 87% |
| J & R Trucking School | Advanced Tractor/Trailer Program | Modesto, CA | 3 | $7,000 | $0 | 88% | 62% |
| J & R Trucking School | Standard Tractor/Trailer Program 48 Hours | Modesto, CA | 3 | $4,500 | $0 | 90% | 60% |
| Central Valley Opportunity Center | Professional Truck Driver | Winton, CA | 25 | $5,000 | $484 | 84% | 85% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
California fees: class a license $100 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Ceres
A California workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list California sites. California terms · all carriers
Check a Ceres school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 1 Ceres provider from the registry, involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 293 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 48,982 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Ceres?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $4,500 to $7,000, median $5,855. Fees and the medical exam are extra.
How many CDL schools are in Ceres?
2 locations are registered in Ceres for Class A training, and 13 are within 25 miles of the city. 1 updated its registry record in 2026, and 1 has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Ceres 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 Ceres
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Ceres. All California cities