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CDL schools in Ottumwa, Iowa
1 school in Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa on Iowa's approved training list runs $4,944 to $6,448, with a $5,696 median across 2 programs. Truck drivers in the nonmetro part of Southeast Iowa earn a median $56,220 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Iowa training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Ottumwa; 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 Ottumwa.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the nonmetro part of Southeast Iowa; 4,950 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Ottumwa
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 3 active registrants in Ottumwa: 3 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Hills Community College (2 sites) 1458 College Ave | Theory · range · road | 2025-05-07 | $4,944 to $6,448 | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 641-683-4256 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Iowa's training list.
What CDL school costs in Ottumwa
2 programs in Ottumwa posted tuition to Iowa's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 2 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Hills Community College | Commercial Driver Training | $4,944 | $0 | 39% | 82% |
| Indian Hills Community College | Advanced CDL Tanker Training | $6,448 | $0 | 83% | 83% |
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 Ottumwa
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 Ottumwa school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Ottumwa. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 42 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 25,319 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Ottumwa?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $4,944 to $6,448, median $5,696. With Iowa's permit and license, about $5,716 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Ottumwa?
1 location is registered in Ottumwa for Class A training, and 1 is 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 Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Ottumwa. Also within 35 miles: Centerville, IA (1). All Iowa cities