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CDL schools in Valparaiso, Indiana
2 schools in Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso on Indiana's approved training list runs $2,475 to $6,775, with a $4,675 median across 10 programs. Truck drivers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area earn a median $62,300 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Indiana training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Valparaiso; 2 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Indiana permit ($17) and CDL ($35). Medical exam extra.
FMCSA hasn't removed any training providers in Valparaiso.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area; 62,210 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Valparaiso
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 7 active registrants in Valparaiso: 6 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 school district or public school program.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Truck Driving School 361 W U.S. Hwy 6 | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-24 | $4,995 | Class B, Passenger | 219-764-5461 |
| Fast-Pass Trucking Training (2 sites) | Theory · range · road | 2026-07-09 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 317-459-7193 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Indiana's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Valparaiso
| School | City | Miles from Valparaiso | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DriveCo CDL Learning Center Gary | Gary, IN | 7 | 2025-12-16 | $2,475 |
| Fast-Pass Trucking Training | Griffith, IN | 15 | 2026-07-09 | not posted |
| Driving Academy | Gary, IN | 16 | 2024-08-09 | not posted |
| Fast-Pass Trucking Training | Michigan City, IN | 17 | 2026-07-09 | not posted |
| Select CDL Driving School Inc. | Hammond, IN | 20 | 2026-09-15 | not posted |
| Progressive Truck Driving School, INC | Lansing, IL | 23 | 2025-12-10 | $3,775 |
| Fast-Pass Trucking Training | La Porte, IN | 23 | 2023-06-13 | not posted |
| DriveCo CDL Learning Center | La Porte, IN | 23 | 2025-12-16 | $4,895 |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Valparaiso's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Valparaiso
8 programs nearest Valparaiso posted tuition to Indiana's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Truck Driving School | Premier Truck Driving School (10002268 Valparaiso) | Valparaiso, IN | 0 | $4,995 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| Ivy Tech Community College | Class A CDL License Truck Driver Training - Kllm (10003213 Burns Harbor) | Burns Harbor, IN | 6 | $4,895 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| Kllm Driving Academy | Kllm Driving Academy (10003080 Burns Harbor) | Burns Harbor, IN | 6 | $3,748 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| Kimc Southwest Houston LLC D/b/a Driveco | Truck Driver Training Refresher Program (10000756 Gary) | Gary, IN | 8 | $2,475 | $0 | 100% | 56% |
| Kimc Southwest Houston LLC D/b/a Driveco | Truck Driver Training (10000757 Gary) | Gary, IN | 8 | $4,775 | $0 | 95% | 49% |
| 160 Driving Academy | Class A CDL License Training Course (10001828 Gary) | Gary, IN | 11 | $4,995 | $0 | 84% | 41% |
| 160 Driving Academy | Class A CDL License Training Course (yard Only / Refresher)) (10002812 Gary) | Gary, IN | 11 | $3,995 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| Progressive Truck Driving School Inc. | Class A CDL Truck Driving Training Course 240 Clock Hours (10003534 Lansing) | Lansing, IL | 21 | $4,575 | $573 | not reported | not reported |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Indiana fees: commercial learner permit $17, skills test $200, class a license (4 years) $35 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Valparaiso
A Indiana workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list Indiana sites. Indiana terms · all carriers
Check a Valparaiso school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Valparaiso. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 86 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 35,177 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Valparaiso?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $2,475 to $6,775, median $4,675. With Indiana's permit and license, about $4,727 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Valparaiso?
2 locations are registered in Valparaiso for Class A training, and 10 are within 25 miles of the city. 2 updated their registry record in 2026, and none has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Valparaiso. All Indiana cities