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CDL schools in Marion, Iowa
1 school in Marion 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 Marion 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 school open to the public in Marion; 1 teaches 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 Marion.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Cedar Rapids, IA area; 3,030 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Marion
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 2 active registrants in Marion: 2 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom CDL Training Marion | Theory · range · road | 2025-10-27 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, Hazmat | 319-595-4911 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Iowa's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Marion
| School | City | Miles from Marion | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELDT Solutions - Hiawatha | Cedar Rapids, IA | 5 | 2026-06-22 | not posted |
| Corridor CDL Training, INC. | Cedar Rapids, IA | 8 | 2025-07-07 | $5,100 |
| Meeks Entry Level Driver Training | Cedar Rapids, IA | 8 | 2026-05-21 | not posted |
| Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | 8 | 2023-05-25 | $2,500 |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Marion's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Marion
3 programs nearest Marion 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 | City | Miles | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Community College | ELDT Class A CDL Program (Hybrid) | Cedar Rapids, IA | 10 | $4,995 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| Kirkwood Community College | Class A CDL Refresher (40 hours) | Cedar Rapids, IA | 10 | $2,500 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| Corridor CDL Training, INC. | CDL Class A Training | North Liberty, IA | 20 | $5,100 | $0 | 96% | 50% |
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 Marion
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 Marion school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Marion. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 32 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 42,732 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Marion?
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 Marion?
1 location is registered in Marion for Class A training, and 5 are within 25 miles of the city. No school here updated its registry record in 2026, and none has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Marion 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 Marion
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Marion. Also within 35 miles: Manchester, IA (1); Williamsburg, IA (1). All Iowa cities