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CDL schools in Modesto, California
6 schools in Modesto 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 Modesto on California's approved training list runs $4,500 to $7,000, with a $6,710 median across 3 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 Modesto; 5 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.
Modesto training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Modesto, CA area; 3,510 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Modesto
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 14 active registrants in Modesto: 14 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J&R Trucking School 1528 Culpepper Ave | Theory · range · road | 2026-07-02 | $4,500 to $7,000 | Class B, Hazmat | 209-521-1339 |
| Western Pacific Truck School (Modesto) 2200 Lapham Dr | Theory · range · road | 2025-12-17 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 209-531-9226 |
| The Truck Master School 1915 Yosemite Blvd | Theory · range · road | 2025-10-06 | not posted | Hazmat | 844-420-5071 |
| Mission Truck Driving School, LLC 638 River Rd | Part of Class A | 2023-09-12 | not posted | Class B, School bus | 209-337-8559 |
| CTDS Truck Driving School 557 S 9th St | Theory · range · road | 2022-08-12 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 209-480-1417 |
| Avon Truck Driving School Inc 536 S. 9th Street | Theory · range · road | 2022-02-08 | not posted | Class B, Passenger | 209-988-7514 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on California's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Modesto
| School | City | Miles from Modesto | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro truck driving school | Ceres, CA | 1 | 2026-01-12 | not posted |
| Green Valley Truck School | Ceres, CA | 3 | 2022-06-24 | $6,710 |
| Truck Nation School-Modesto | Salida, CA | 7 | 2022-02-10 | not posted |
| Empire Truck Driving School | Turlock, CA | 14 | 2024-06-14 | not posted |
| Bajwa Truck Driving School | Lathrop, CA | 20 | 2025-08-07 | not posted |
| Golden Truck Driving School Inc. | Lathrop, CA | 22 | 2024-09-16 | not posted |
| New Legend Truck Driving School | Tracy, CA | 22 | 2022-02-09 | not posted |
| Western Pacific Truck School | Stockton, CA | 24 | 2025-12-17 | $6,250 |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Modesto's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Modesto
2 programs in Modesto posted tuition to California'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J & R Trucking School | Standard Tractor/Trailer Program 48 Hours | $4,500 | $0 | 90% | 60% |
| J & R Trucking School | Advanced Tractor/Trailer Program | $7,000 | $0 | 88% | 62% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
California fees: class a license $100 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Modesto
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 Modesto school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 7 Modesto 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. 414 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 219,652 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Modesto?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $4,500 to $7,000, median $6,710. Fees and the medical exam are extra.
How many CDL schools are in Modesto?
6 locations are registered in Modesto for Class A training, and 14 are within 25 miles of the city. 1 updated its registry record in 2026, and 3 have left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Modesto 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 Modesto
Also within 35 miles: Ceres, CA (2); Salida, CA (1); Turlock, CA (1); Lathrop, CA (2); Tracy, CA (1); Winton, CA (1). All California cities