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CDL schools in Albert Lea, Minnesota
1 school in Albert Lea is on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and takes students from the public. The one program within 25 miles of Albert Lea on Minnesota's approved training list posts $3,652 tuition. Truck drivers in the nonmetro part of Southeast Minnesota earn a median $58,180 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Minnesota training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Albert Lea; 1 teaches theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Minnesota permit ($27) and CDL ($65). Medical exam extra.
FMCSA hasn't removed any training providers in Albert Lea.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the nonmetro part of Southeast Minnesota; 3,450 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Albert Lea
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 2 active registrants in Albert Lea: 2 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverland Community College 2200 Riverland Drive | Theory · range · road | 2022-01-12 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 507-433-0608 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Minnesota's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Albert Lea
| School | City | Miles from Albert Lea | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverland Community College | Austin, MN | 17 | 2023-11-24 | $3,652 |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Albert Lea's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Albert Lea
1 program nearest Albert Lea posted tuition to Minnesota'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverland Community College | Truck Driving | Austin, MN | 19 | $3,652 | $0 | 79% | 70% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Minnesota fees: commercial learner permit $27, class a license (4 years) $65 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Albert Lea
A Minnesota workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list Minnesota sites. Minnesota terms · all carriers
Check a Albert Lea school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Albert Lea. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 33 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 18,217 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Albert Lea?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $3,652, median $3,652. With Minnesota's permit and license, about $3,744 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Albert Lea?
1 location is registered in Albert Lea for Class A training, and 2 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 Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Albert Lea. All Minnesota cities