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CDL schools in Boise, Idaho
2 schools in Boise 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 Boise on Idaho's approved training list runs $3,400 to $12,900, with a $10,128 median across 7 programs. Truck drivers in the Boise City, ID area earn a median $60,330 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Idaho training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Boise; none teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Idaho permit ($29) and CDL ($40). Medical exam extra.
Boise training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Boise City, ID area; 6,380 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Boise
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 27 active registrants in Boise: 26 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only); 1 ticks "open to the public" but is not a school that takes students: 1 employer or carrier training their own drivers.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy 9050 W Overland Road, Suite 120 | Part of Class A | 2026-09-18 | $10,698 | Class B, Hazmat | not listed |
| Idaho CDL Training LLC Idaho 1111 South Orchard Street 239 | Part of Class A | 2025-10-20 | $8,900 to $12,900 | Class B, Passenger, School bus | 208-258-3515 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Idaho's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Boise
| School | City | Miles from Boise | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy - Boise | Nampa, ID | 11 | 2026-09-18 | not posted |
| Heritage Truck Driving School | Emmett, ID | 22 | 2025-04-18 | not posted |
| SAGE Truck Driving School - Boise, ID | Caldwell, ID | 22 | 2026-09-24 | $6,888 |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Boise's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Boise
3 programs in Boise posted tuition to Idaho's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 7 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho CDL Training LLC | Condensed Class A CDL Training - 30 Hours | $8,900 | $0 | 99% | 38% |
| 160 Driving Academy | Class A CDL | $10,698 | $0 | 80% | 62% |
| Idaho CDL Training LLC | Full Class A CDL Training - 48 Hours | $12,900 | $0 | 98% | 47% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Idaho fees: commercial learner permit $29, skills test $200, class a license (4 years) $40 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Boise
A Idaho workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list Idaho sites. Idaho terms · all carriers
Check a Boise school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 9 Boise providers from the registry, all of them involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 343 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 238,429 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Boise?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $3,400 to $12,900, median $10,128. With Idaho's permit and license, about $10,197 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Boise?
2 locations are registered in Boise for Class A training, and 5 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 Boise 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 Boise
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Boise. All Idaho cities