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CDL schools in Lawrence, Kansas
1 school in Lawrence 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 Lawrence on Kansas's approved training list runs $4,341 to $4,990, with a $4,620 median across 3 programs. Truck drivers in the Lawrence, KS area earn a median $59,050 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Kansas training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Lawrence; 1 teaches theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Kansas permit ($5) and CDL ($18). Medical exam extra.
Lawrence training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Lawrence, KS area; 420 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Lawrence
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 6 active registrants in Lawrence: 6 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center 2920 Haskell Ave, Ste 100, Ste 100 | Theory · range · road | 2024-09-30 | $4,620 | Class B, Passenger, Hazmat | 785-856-1801 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Kansas's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Lawrence
| School | City | Miles from Lawrence | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jccc | Gardner, KS | 18 | 2026-01-12 | not posted |
| Zeta Driving School | Lenexa, KS | 20 | 2024-06-14 | $4,990 |
| Washburn Tech East | Topeka, KS | 25 | 2021-10-19 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Lawrence's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Lawrence
3 programs nearest Lawrence posted tuition to Kansas's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center | Professional Driving (CDL-A over-the-road exam prep) | Lawrence, KS | 0 | $4,620 | $0 | 99% | not reported |
| Zeta Commercial Driving School | CDL A Training | Lenexa, KS | 19 | $4,990 | $524 | not reported | not reported |
| WhiteLine CDL Training -Topeka | Class A Commercial Driver License Training- Topeka | Topeka, KS | 24 | $4,341 | $171 | not reported | not reported |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Kansas fees: commercial learner permit $5, skills test $15, class a license $18 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Lawrence
A Kansas workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list Kansas sites. Kansas terms · all carriers
Check a Lawrence school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 3 Lawrence 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. 50 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 96,367 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Lawrence?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $4,341 to $4,990, median $4,620. With Kansas's permit and license, about $4,643 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Lawrence?
1 location is registered in Lawrence for Class A training, and 4 are within 25 miles of the city. No school here updated its registry record in 2026, and 1 has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Lawrence 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 Lawrence
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Lawrence. All Kansas cities