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CDL schools in Duluth, Minnesota
1 school in Duluth 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 Duluth on Minnesota's approved training list runs $1,517 to $5,800, with a $3,688 median across 4 programs. Truck drivers in the Duluth, MN-WI area earn a median $60,970 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Minnesota training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Duluth; 1 teaches theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Minnesota permit ($27) and CDL ($65). Medical exam extra.
Duluth training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Duluth, MN-WI area; 2,050 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Duluth
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 12 active registrants in Duluth: 12 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Superior College 11501 Hwy 23 | Theory · range · road | 2024-10-11 | $1,517 to $2,426 | Class B, Passenger, School bus | 218-733-5924 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Minnesota's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Duluth
| School | City | Miles from Duluth | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CES Minnesota, LLC | St. Cloud, MN | 13 | 2026-10-05 | not posted |
| Central MN Truck Academy | Royalton, MN | 22 | 2024-05-03 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Duluth's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Duluth
2 programs in Duluth posted tuition to Minnesota's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 4 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Superior College | Truck Driving | $1,517 | $0 | 96% | 56% |
| Lake Superior College | Truck Driving-Advanced | $2,426 | $0 | 96% | 56% |
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 Duluth
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 Duluth school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 8 Duluth 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. 76 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 88,330 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Duluth?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $1,517 to $5,800, median $3,688. With Minnesota's permit and license, about $3,780 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Duluth?
1 location is registered in Duluth for Class A training, and 3 are within 25 miles of the city. No school here updated its registry record in 2026, and none has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Duluth 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 Duluth
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Duluth. Also within 35 miles: Mora, MN (1). All Minnesota cities