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CDL schools in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
4 schools in Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids on Iowa's approved training list runs $2,500 to $5,100, with a $4,995 median across 3 programs. Truck drivers in the Cedar Rapids, IA area earn a median $58,900 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Iowa training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Cedar Rapids; 4 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Iowa permit ($12) and CDL ($8). Medical exam extra.
FMCSA hasn't removed any training providers in Cedar Rapids.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Cedar Rapids, IA area; 3,030 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Cedar Rapids
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 16 active registrants in Cedar Rapids: 16 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELDT Solutions - Hiawatha | Theory · range · road | 2026-06-22 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 319-389-9178 |
| Meeks Entry Level Driver Training | Theory · range · road | 2026-05-21 | not posted | Class B, Hazmat | 229-462-8497 |
| Corridor CDL Training, INC. 2525 16th Ave SW | Theory · range · road | 2025-07-07 | $5,100 | Class B, Passenger, Hazmat | 319-929-4233 |
| Kirkwood Community College (2 sites) 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW | Theory · range · road | 2023-05-25 | $2,500 to $4,995 | Class B, Passenger, School bus | 319-398-5450 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Iowa's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Cedar Rapids
| School | City | Miles from Cedar Rapids | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom CDL Training Marion | Marion, IA | 7 | 2025-10-27 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Cedar Rapids's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Cedar Rapids
2 programs in Cedar Rapids posted tuition to Iowa'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Community College | Class A CDL Refresher (40 hours) | $2,500 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| Kirkwood Community College | ELDT Class A CDL Program (Hybrid) | $4,995 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Iowa fees: commercial learner permit $12, class a license (8 years) $8 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Cedar Rapids
A Iowa workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 4 carrier programs we track list Iowa sites. Iowa terms · all carriers
Check a Cedar Rapids school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Cedar Rapids. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 181 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 137,935 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Cedar Rapids?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $2,500 to $5,100, median $4,995. With Iowa's permit and license, about $5,015 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Cedar Rapids?
4 locations are registered in Cedar Rapids for Class A training, and 5 are within 25 miles of the city. 2 updated their registry record in 2026, and 1 has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids
No other city with a page is within 35 miles.
Also within 35 miles: Marion, IA (1); Williamsburg, IA (1). All Iowa cities