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CDL schools in Fresno, California
15 schools in Fresno 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 Fresno on California's approved training list runs $3,600 to $4,100, with a $3,850 median across 2 programs. Truck drivers in the Fresno, CA area earn a median $55,740 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · California training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Fresno; 15 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.
Fresno training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, 16 of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Fresno, CA area; 8,170 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Fresno
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 33 active registrants in Fresno: 28 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only); 5 tick "open to the public" but are not schools that take students: 3 school districts and public school programs, 1 employer or carrier training their own drivers and 1 government agency.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Career Institute Fresno Ca 2953 S. East Ave | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-04 | not posted | Hazmat | 559-441-4345 |
| Fast Truck Driving School LLC 2734 W Clinton Ave | Theory · range · road | 2026-04-21 | not posted | Class B, Hazmat | 607-465-1111 |
| J&R Trucking School 2131 E Annadale Ave | Theory · range · road | 2026-04-06 | not posted | Class B, Hazmat | 209-521-1339 |
| The Truck Master School 2055 E North Ave | Theory · range · road | 2025-10-06 | not posted | Hazmat | 844-420-5071 |
| Major Express Truck School 3342 N Weber Ave | Theory · range · road | 2025-08-14 | not posted | Class B, Hazmat | 559-485-5949 |
| Central Valley Trucking School 2166 S Bisceglia Ave | Theory · range · road | 2025-01-13 | not posted | Class B, Hazmat | 559-248-1288 |
| NS Truck Driving School Inc 3245 W Belmont Ave | Theory · range · road | 2024-08-09 | not posted | Class B | 559-906-1993 |
| Yg Truck Driving School INC 4001 E Central Ave | Theory · range · road | 2024-01-22 | not posted | Class A only | 559-944-0022 |
| Dashmesh trucking school 2829 W Nielsen Ave | Theory · range · road | 2023-01-10 | not posted | Hazmat | 559-317-4439 |
| A Plus Trucking Academy Inc 2949 N Parkway Dr | Theory · range · road | 2022-08-12 | not posted | Class A only | 559-257-2626 |
| A&J Truck Driving School 3506 W Nielsen Ave. | Theory · range · road | 2022-06-24 | not posted | Hazmat | 559-266-4000 |
| Central Bus & Truck Driving School 4045 S Cherry Ave | Theory · range · road | 2022-05-04 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 559-905-8733 |
| Fresno Truck Training 2742 S Elm Ave | Theory · range · road | 2022-04-22 | not posted | Hazmat | 559-375-1433 |
| Truck Nation School 2055 E North Ave | Theory · range · road | 2022-02-10 | not posted | Hazmat | 877-575-3696 |
| Mid-California Truck School 3667 S Bagley Ave | Theory · range · road | 2021-11-05 | not posted | Class B | 209-678-0690 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on California's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Fresno
| School | City | Miles from Fresno | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy - Fresno | Clovis, CA | 2 | 2026-09-18 | not posted |
| 160 Driving Academy - Fresno | Fowler, CA | 11 | 2026-09-18 | not posted |
| Apache Truck Training Service | Sanger, CA | 13 | 2024-09-27 | not posted |
| Mercury Truck Driving School LLC | Selma, CA | 16 | 2025-01-02 | not posted |
| Madera Community College | Madera, CA | 18 | 2022-11-10 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Fresno's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Fresno
2 programs in Fresno posted tuition to California's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 2 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Truck Driving School | Truck Driving | $3,600 | $300 | 95% | 100% |
| P. Steve Ramirez Vocational Training Centers | Truck Driving | $4,100 | $1,400 | 99% | 97% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
California fees: class a license $100 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Fresno
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 Fresno school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 25 Fresno providers from the registry, 16 of them involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 4,685 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 555,549 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Fresno?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $3,600 to $4,100, median $3,850. Fees and the medical exam are extra.
How many CDL schools are in Fresno?
15 locations are registered in Fresno for Class A training, and 20 are within 25 miles of the city. 3 updated their registry record in 2026, and 9 have left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Fresno 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 Fresno
No other city with a page is within 35 miles.
Also within 35 miles: Clovis, CA (1); Fowler, CA (1); Sanger, CA (1); Selma, CA (1); Madera, CA (2); Lemoore, CA (1); Visalia, CA (3). All California cities