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CDL schools in Dalton, Georgia
1 school in Dalton 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 Dalton on Georgia's approved training list runs $1,650 to $4,995, with a $4,000 median across 3 programs. Truck drivers in the Dalton, GA area earn a median $53,760 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Georgia training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Dalton; 1 teaches theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Georgia permit ($10) and CDL ($32). Medical exam extra.
Dalton training provider FMCSA has removed from the registry, involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Dalton, GA area; 1,540 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Dalton
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 5 active registrants in Dalton: 4 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only); 1 ticks "open to the public" but is not a school that takes students: 1 employer or carrier training their own drivers.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Georgia CDL Training LLC 3440 f Cleveland Hwy | Theory · range · road | 2023-10-24 | not posted | Class B | 706-483-9668 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Georgia's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Dalton
| School | City | Miles from Dalton | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller-Motte College Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | 16 | 2026-09-30 | $4,000 |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Rock Spring, GA | 18 | 2022-07-08 | not posted |
| Driving Academy | Chattanooga, TN | 23 | 2025-04-22 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Dalton's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Dalton
3 programs nearest Dalton posted tuition to Georgia'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 | City | Miles | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller-Motte College Chattanooga | CDL Training: Class a Tractor Trailer | Chattanooga, TN | 15 | $4,000 | $0 | 86% | 89% |
| 160 Driving Academy | Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training Program | Chattanooga, TN | 18 | $4,995 | $0 | 77% | 81% |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Chattanooga | Commercial Truck Driving | Chattanooga, TN | 20 | $1,650 | $246 | 93% | 85% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Georgia fees: commercial learner permit $10, skills test $50, class a license (8 years) $32 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Dalton
A Georgia workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 3 carrier programs we track list Georgia sites. Georgia terms · all carriers
Check a Dalton school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 1 Dalton provider from the registry, involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 152 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 35,322 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Dalton?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $1,650 to $4,995, median $4,000. With Georgia's permit and license, about $4,042 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Dalton?
1 location is registered in Dalton 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 Dalton 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 Dalton
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Dalton. All Georgia cities