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CDL schools in Lakeside, California
1 school in Lakeside 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 Lakeside on California's approved training list runs $6,132 to $6,782, with a $6,457 median across 2 programs. Truck drivers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area earn a median $59,780 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · California training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Lakeside; 1 teaches 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.
Lakeside training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, 3 of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area; 10,440 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Lakeside
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 4 active registrants in Lakeside: 4 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled CDL Training | Theory · range · road | 2025-01-24 | not posted | Class B, Hazmat | not listed |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on California's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Lakeside
| School | City | Miles from Lakeside | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Truck School | Santee, CA | 5 | 2026-09-30 | not posted |
| United Truck Driving School | San Diego, CA | 15 | 2022-01-07 | $6,132 |
| America Truck Driving School Escondido | Escondido, CA | 17 | 2022-03-08 | not posted |
| Felipe's Truck Driving School | San Diego, CA | 25 | 2025-01-22 | not posted |
| International Institute of Advanced Academics | Carlsbad, CA | 25 | 2026-04-27 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Lakeside's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Lakeside
2 programs nearest Lakeside 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 | City | Miles | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Truck and Car Driving School | Class A Truck Driving | San Diego, CA | 15 | $6,132 | $668 | 86% | 88% |
| United Truck and Car Driving School | Class A/P Truck and Bus Driving | San Diego, CA | 15 | $6,782 | $668 | 86% | 79% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
California fees: class a license $100 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Lakeside
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 Lakeside school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 4 Lakeside providers from the registry, 3 of them involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 33 for-hire trucking companies are based here.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Lakeside?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $6,132 to $6,782, median $6,457. Fees and the medical exam are extra.
How many CDL schools are in Lakeside?
1 location is registered in Lakeside for Class A training, and 6 are within 25 miles of the city. No school here updated its registry record in 2026, and none has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Lakeside 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 Lakeside
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Lakeside. All California cities