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CDL schools in Idaho
23 schools in Idaho are on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and take students from the public. Programs that post prices to Idaho's approved training list charge a median $9,132, with the middle 80% between $5,500 and $12,167 (24 programs).
Heavy truck drivers in Idaho earn a median $58,770 a year, and 15,920 hold those jobs. A commercial learner permit costs $29 and the Class A license $40 for 4 years (Idaho DMV pages, checked Oct 5, 2026).
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Idaho training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Idaho; 20 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Idaho permit ($29) and CDL ($40). Medical exam extra.
Idaho training locations FMCSA has removed from the registry, 130 of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in Idaho; 15,920 work there.
Find a Idaho school near you
Type a ZIP code to see the nearest registered Class A schools. The full lists are below.
Where 23 schools are
17 cities in Idaho have a page with their schools, prices and removed providers. Biggest first.
| City | Class A schools | All registered schools |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls | 3 | 3 |
Smaller towns, with their schools
Boise
160 Driving Academy, Idaho CDL Training LLC Idaho
Grand View
RAK CDL Training LLC, RAM CDL Training Inc.
Mountain Home
Gem State CDL Training LLC, S&P CDL Training LLC.
Twin Falls
Commercial Driver School, Top Gun Truck Driving Academy
Blackfoot
SAGE Truck Driving School Blackfoot ID
Burley
Top Gun Truck Driving Academy
Caldwell
SAGE Truck Driving School - Boise, ID
Chubbuck
Good Help Operator School
Emmett
Heritage Truck Driving School
Lewisville
Private Trainers
Nampa
160 Driving Academy - Boise
Pocatello
Rock CDL School, LLC
Post Falls
Sage Truck Driving Schools (Post Falls)
Rathdrum
North Idaho College - Parker
Rigby
Driving Academy
Rupert
First Mile CDL Training
Source: FMCSA Training Provider Registry location file, Oct 5, 2026.
What we left out
We left out 410 active registrants in Idaho: 377 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only); 16 are online-only or travel to the customer; 17 tick "open to the public" but are not schools that take students: 5 school districts and public school programs, 9 employers and carriers training their own drivers, 2 bus or coach operators and 1 government agency. Every count comes from the same registry file. Schools we kept pass a name, domain and class check that we describe on sources.
What CDL school costs in Idaho
Idaho programs post tuition to the Labor Department's list of approved training programs, the list workforce boards use to pay for training. Across 24 programs the median is $9,132, the lowest posted price is $3,400 and the highest is $17,490. Completion and job rates are on each school's page where it has them.
State fees
| Commercial learner permit | $29 |
|---|---|
| Skills test | $200 |
| Class A license (4 years) | $40 |
Idaho DMV pages, checked October 5, 2026 · fee page. The DOT medical exam is extra.
Idaho's CDL manual (state DMV).
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov program file (downloaded Oct 5, 2026); Idaho DMV pages.
Free and company-paid training in Idaho
Workforce boards. If you qualify for WIOA, a Idaho workforce board can pay tuition at a school on the state's approved list. Ask at an American Job Center before you enrol, because boards pay only for programs on the list.
Carrier-paid programs that list Idaho among their training sites. Training is free up front because you agree to drive for the carrier. What the carrier's own pages say:
| Carrier | Cost to you | Commitment | If you leave early |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Inc. | $0 upfront if you drive for Prime 1 year with CDL; Prime blog states $155 student cost ($100 admin fee + $55 permit/test costs) | 1 year driving for Prime with CDL | unverified on the carrier's page (tuition becomes payable if commitment not met) |
| Stevens Transport | no out-of-pocket costs | 'your commitment' - length not on page; third-party reports promissory-note model | unverified |
Carrier pages checked Oct 5, 2026. "Unverified" means the carrier does not publish it; ask for the signed agreement before you start. All carriers
How to check a Idaho school before you pay
Since February 2022 you can only take the CDL skills test after finishing entry-level driver training with a provider on FMCSA's registry. Search the school's name at tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov and confirm its status says Active. Or use our check-a-school page, which also searches the removed list.
FMCSA has removed 136 Idaho training locations from the registry, 130 of them involuntarily. The registry lists 15 more Idaho locations as under review. A school on the removed list cannot certify your training. Removals by state
48% of Idaho's Class A schools updated their registry record in 2026; 7 have left their record untouched for over two years.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Idaho?
Programs on Idaho's approved training list post a median of $9,132, with the middle 80% between $5,500 and $12,167. With the permit and license fees, plan on about $9,201 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Idaho?
23 schools in Idaho are registered for Class A training and open to the public, in 17 cities. FMCSA lists 136 Idaho locations as removed.
How do I check that a Idaho school is on the FMCSA registry?
Search the school's name at tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov and confirm its status says Active. Our check-a-school page searches active, removed and under-review records in one box.
Is there free CDL training in Idaho?
Two routes. A workforce board can pay tuition at a school on Idaho's approved training list if you qualify under WIOA, and some carriers train you for free in return for a work commitment. The terms differ, so read the signed agreement before you start.