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CDL schools in Pajaro, California
1 school in Pajaro 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 Pajaro on California's approved training list runs $7,225 to $7,876, with a $7,551 median across 2 programs. Truck drivers in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA area earn a median $59,500 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · California training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Pajaro; 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.
FMCSA hasn't removed any training providers in Pajaro.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA area; 750 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Pajaro
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out no active registrants in Pajaro.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver Institute 140 Railroad Ave | Theory · range · road | 2022-04-01 | $7,225 | Class A only | 831-724-6100 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on California's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Pajaro
| School | City | Miles from Pajaro | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTS Training Academy, Inc. | Watsonville, CA | 2 | 2022-03-21 | not posted |
| PJ Trucking Academy | Watsonville, CA | 5 | 2025-12-16 | not posted |
| Coastal Trucking Institute, LLC | Salinas, CA | 15 | 2022-03-22 | $7,876 |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Pajaro's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Pajaro
2 programs nearest Pajaro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver Institute | Semi-Tractor Trailer Driver | Watsonville, CA | 4 | $7,225 | $283 | 75% | 83% |
| Coastal Trucking Institute, LLC | Truck Driver Training 160 hour | Salinas, CA | 14 | $7,876 | $337 | 69% | 100% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
California fees: class a license $100 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Pajaro
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 Pajaro school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Pajaro. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Pajaro?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $7,225 to $7,876, median $7,551. Fees and the medical exam are extra.
How many CDL schools are in Pajaro?
1 location is registered in Pajaro for Class A training, and 4 are within 25 miles of the city. No school here updated its registry record in 2026, and 1 has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Pajaro 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 Pajaro
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Pajaro. All California cities