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CDL schools in Chelsea, Maine
1 school in Chelsea is on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and takes students from the public. The one program within 25 miles of Chelsea on Maine's approved training list posts $4,030 tuition. Truck drivers in the nonmetro part of Southwest Maine earn a median $52,940 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Maine training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Chelsea; 1 teaches theory, range and road.
Median posted tuition within 25 miles. We show no first-time total because Maine's permit and license fees are not both confirmed.
FMCSA hasn't removed any training providers in Chelsea.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the nonmetro part of Southwest Maine; 2,400 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Chelsea
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 1 active registrant in Chelsea: 1 is private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Transportation Academy 165 River Rd | Theory · range · road | 2026-06-01 | not posted | Hazmat | 207-242-0641 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Maine's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Chelsea
| School | City | Miles from Chelsea | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancora at Kennebec Valley Community College Day | Waterville, ME | 23 | 2026-09-30 | not posted |
| Keep Right Inc. | Albion, ME | 25 | 2026-03-02 | not posted |
| Central Maine Community College | Auburn, ME | 25 | 2026-07-06 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Chelsea's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Chelsea
1 program nearest Chelsea posted tuition to Maine's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers the one program 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep Right Commercial Driving School | Commercial Truck Driving Training Class A | Palermo, ME | 17 | $4,030 | $0 | 97% | 65% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Maine fees: skills test $70, class a license (5 years) $34 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Chelsea
A Maine workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list Maine sites. Maine terms · all carriers
Check a Chelsea school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Chelsea. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 7 for-hire trucking companies are based here.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Chelsea?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $4,030, median $4,030. Fees and the medical exam are extra.
How many CDL schools are in Chelsea?
1 location is registered in Chelsea for Class A training, and 4 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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Chelsea. All Maine cities