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CDL schools in Caldwell, Idaho
1 school in Caldwell 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 Caldwell on Idaho's approved training list runs $3,400 to $11,128, with a $10,128 median across 5 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 school open to the public in Caldwell; 1 teaches theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Idaho permit ($29) and CDL ($40). Medical exam extra.
Caldwell 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 Caldwell
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 9 active registrants in Caldwell: 9 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAGE Truck Driving School - Boise, ID 412-H South Kit Avenue | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-24 | $6,888 to $11,128 | Class B, Hazmat | 208-454-1209 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Idaho's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Caldwell
| School | City | Miles from Caldwell | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy - Boise | Nampa, ID | 11 | 2026-09-18 | not posted |
| Heritage Truck Driving School | Emmett, ID | 16 | 2025-04-18 | not posted |
| 160 Driving Academy | Boise, ID | 21 | 2026-09-18 | $10,698 |
| Idaho CDL Training LLC Idaho | Boise, ID | 23 | 2025-10-20 | $8,900 |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Caldwell's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Caldwell
3 programs in Caldwell posted tuition to Idaho's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 5 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Truck Driving School - Caldwell | Tractor Trailer Refresher - TTD40 | $6,888 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| Sage Truck Driving School - Caldwell | Commercial Truck Driver Essentials CDL 2150 | $10,128 | $140 | not reported | not reported |
| Sage Truck Driving School - Caldwell | Tractor Trailer Driver Basic TTD 150 | $11,128 | $140 | not reported | not reported |
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 Caldwell
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 Caldwell school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 4 Caldwell 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. 191 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 76,629 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Caldwell?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $3,400 to $11,128, median $10,128. With Idaho's permit and license, about $10,197 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Caldwell?
1 location is registered in Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Caldwell. All Idaho cities