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CDL schools in Santa Clara, California
1 school in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara on California's approved training list runs $5,875 to $11,476, with a $8,676 median across 2 programs. Truck drivers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area earn a median $70,730 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · California training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Santa Clara; none 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.
FMCSA hasn't removed any training providers in Santa Clara.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area; 5,360 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Santa Clara
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 7 active registrants in Santa Clara: 7 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doaba Truck Driving School INC 3150 Kenneth St | Part of Class A | 2026-09-09 | not posted | Class B, Passenger | 408-477-9477 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on California's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Santa Clara
| School | City | Miles from Santa Clara | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Truck Driving School | San Jose, CA | 4 | 2022-04-29 | not posted |
| Coast To Coast Trucking School | San Jose, CA | 5 | 2023-02-23 | not posted |
| Apna Truck Driving School | San Jose, CA | 5 | 2024-06-20 | not posted |
| MTS Training Academy Inc. | San Jose, CA | 7 | 2025-05-29 | not posted |
| A&B Truck & Bus Driving School | San Jose, CA | 7 | 2025-01-31 | not posted |
| Domestic Truck Driving School | Newark, CA | 11 | 2026-08-06 | not posted |
| Atkar Truck Driving School | Hayward, CA | 18 | 2022-05-03 | not posted |
| CDL Truck Rental & Sales Inc | Hayward, CA | 18 | 2025-03-12 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Santa Clara's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Santa Clara
2 programs nearest Santa Clara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Employment Training -Main Campus | Truck Driver | San Jose, CA | 4 | $11,476 | $0 | 87% | 91% |
| Center for Employment Training -Main Campus | Truck Driver I | San Jose, CA | 4 | $5,875 | $0 | 92% | 93% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
California fees: class a license $100 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Santa Clara
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 Santa Clara school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Santa Clara. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 106 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 133,446 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Santa Clara?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $5,875 to $11,476, median $8,676. Fees and the medical exam are extra.
How many CDL schools are in Santa Clara?
1 location is registered in Santa Clara for Class A training, and 14 are within 25 miles of the city. 1 updated its registry record in 2026, and none has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Santa Clara. All California cities