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CDL schools in Moorhead, Minnesota
1 school in Moorhead 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 Moorhead on Minnesota's approved training list runs $3,000 to $6,250, with a $5,325 median across 6 programs. Truck drivers in the Fargo, ND-MN area earn a median $58,900 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Minnesota training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Moorhead; 1 teaches theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Minnesota permit ($27) and CDL ($65). Medical exam extra.
Moorhead training provider FMCSA has removed from the registry, involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Fargo, ND-MN area; 3,570 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Moorhead
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 9 active registrants in Moorhead: 9 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M State Moorhead 1900 28th Ave S | Theory · range · road | 2025-10-06 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 218-846-3733 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Minnesota's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Moorhead
| School | City | Miles from Moorhead | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDSCS Fargo | Fargo, ND | 5 | 2026-04-14 | not posted |
| Commercial Education and Safety, LLC | West Fargo, ND | 7 | 2026-10-05 | $3,000 |
| Red River Valley CDL | Glyndon, MN | 9 | 2026-02-17 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Moorhead's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Moorhead
6 programs nearest Moorhead posted tuition to Minnesota's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy | Class A CDL Training - Licensure | Fargo, ND | 3 | $5,200 | $0 | 61% | 79% |
| TrainND Southeast | CDL/Truck Driving | Fargo, ND | 7 | $5,495 | $0 | 95% | 84% |
| Commercial Education and Safety LLC | 160-hour Class A Behind-the-Wheel Training Program | West Fargo, ND | 7 | $6,250 | $0 | 93% | 77% |
| Commercial Education and Safety LLC | 120-hour Class A Behind-the-Wheel Training Program | West Fargo, ND | 7 | $5,450 | $0 | 100% | 88% |
| Commercial Education and Safety LLC | 80-hour Class A Behind-the-Wheel Training Program | West Fargo, ND | 7 | $5,000 | $1,000 | 92% | 60% |
| Commercial Education and Safety LLC | Pro Truck Driver - 40 hour class | West Fargo, ND | 7 | $3,000 | $1,000 | 100% | 89% |
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 Moorhead
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 Moorhead school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 1 Moorhead provider from the registry, involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 81 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 46,533 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Moorhead?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $3,000 to $6,250, median $5,325. With Minnesota's permit and license, about $5,417 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Moorhead?
1 location is registered in Moorhead for Class A training, and 4 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 Moorhead 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 Moorhead
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Moorhead. All Minnesota cities