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CDL schools in Des Moines, Iowa
1 school in Des Moines is on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and takes students from the public. The one program within 25 miles of Des Moines on Iowa's approved training list posts $4,760 tuition. Truck drivers in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area earn a median $60,720 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Iowa training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Des Moines; none teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Iowa permit ($12) and CDL ($8). Medical exam extra.
Des Moines training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, 6 of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area; 7,840 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Des Moines
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 26 active registrants in Des Moines: 26 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMACC Transportation Institute 2081 NE 54th Ave | Part of Class A | 2026-02-03 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus | 515-965-7450 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Iowa's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Des Moines
| School | City | Miles from Des Moines | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Day CDL, LLC | Altoona, IA | 6 | 2026-03-19 | not posted |
| CDL-Now | Mitchellville, IA | 6 | 2026-06-16 | not posted |
| Custom CDL Training DSM | Johnston, IA | 7 | 2025-10-15 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Des Moines's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Des Moines
1 program nearest Des Moines posted tuition to Iowa's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers the one program 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Community College | Commercial Drivers License Class A | Ankeny, IA | 4 | $4,760 | $140 | 53% | 71% |
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 Des Moines
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 Des Moines school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 10 Des Moines providers from the registry, 6 of them involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 344 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 212,086 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Des Moines?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $4,760, median $4,760. With Iowa's permit and license, about $4,780 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Des Moines?
1 location is registered in Des Moines for Class A training, and 4 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Des Moines. All Iowa cities