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CDL schools in South El Monte, California
1 school in South El Monte 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 South El Monte on California's approved training list runs $3,520 to $9,601, with a $5,800 median across 11 programs. Truck drivers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area earn a median $60,340 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · California training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in South El Monte; 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 South El Monte.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area; 61,270 work there.
Every registered Class A school in South El Monte
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out no active registrants in South El Monte.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Truck and Bus Driving School, Inc. 1903 North Durfee ave | Theory · range · road | 2022-01-24 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 626-582-8540 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on California's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of South El Monte
| School | City | Miles from South El Monte | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camino Real Career School | City Of Industry, CA | 2 | 2022-02-10 | $3,520 |
| The Truck Master School | La Puente, CA | 3 | 2023-08-18 | not posted |
| TGA Truck Driving School | Hacienda Heights, CA | 5 | 2025-12-08 | not posted |
| El Monte Truck Driving School | Irwindale, CA | 7 | 2024-06-03 | not posted |
| DTS Technical Inc | Downey, CA | 8 | 2026-01-12 | not posted |
| Simmons Trucking School INC | Bell Gardens, CA | 9 | 2022-07-13 | not posted |
| TGA Truck Driving School | Downey, CA | 9 | 2025-12-08 | not posted |
| Certified Safe Driver, Inc. | Walnut, CA | 11 | 2024-04-26 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of South El Monte's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in South El Monte
8 programs nearest South El Monte posted tuition to California's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camino Real Career School | Class A Tractor-Trailer Course | La Puente, CA | 3 | $3,520 | $953 | 87% | 86% |
| Camino Real Career School | Class A and B (Tractor-Trailer/Bus) | La Puente, CA | 3 | $3,940 | $1,105 | 83% | 79% |
| Transportation Guidance and Assistance Truck Driving School | Professional Truck-Driver Training Program | Montebello, CA | 5 | $5,448 | $548 | 77% | 70% |
| Dolphin Trucking School | Commercial Drivers Training - Class A | Los Angeles, CA | 11 | $5,544 | $537 | 74% | 64% |
| College of Instrument Technology | HED100: Truck Driver Operator Class A | Bellflower, CA | 13 | $7,101 | $398 | 92% | 94% |
| College of Instrument Technology | HED105: Truck Driver + Bus | Bellflower, CA | 13 | $9,601 | $398 | 75% | 78% |
| Geftid International Foundation | Geftid Apprenticeship Program | Los Angeles, CA | 16 | $6,000 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| Compton Adult School | Truck Driving | Compton, CA | 17 | $6,195 | $800 | 86% | 66% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
California fees: class a license $100 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near South El Monte
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 South El Monte school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in South El Monte. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 36 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 18,963 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in South El Monte?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $3,520 to $9,601, median $5,800. Fees and the medical exam are extra.
How many CDL schools are in South El Monte?
1 location is registered in South El Monte for Class A training, and 29 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 South El Monte 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 South El Monte
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from South El Monte. All California cities