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CDL schools in Meridian, Mississippi
2 schools in Meridian are on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and take students from the public. Posted tuition at programs within 25 miles of Meridian on Mississippi's approved training list runs $2,500 to $5,495, with a $2,873 median across 6 programs. Truck drivers in the nonmetro part of Lower East Mississippi earn a median $48,940 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Mississippi training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Meridian; 2 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Mississippi permit ($32) and CDL ($25). Medical exam extra.
Meridian training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the nonmetro part of Lower East Mississippi; 2,870 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Meridian
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 2 active registrants in Meridian: 2 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levelup Workforce Academy | Theory · range · road | 2026-03-23 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 205-514-9587 |
| Meridian Community College 1703 60th Place | Theory · range · road | 2021-07-01 | $3,246 to $3,461 | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 601-485-5118 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Mississippi's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Meridian
| School | City | Miles from Meridian | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones College Clarke County Center | Stonewall, MS | 17 | 2022-03-28 | $2,500 |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Meridian's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Meridian
3 programs in Meridian posted tuition to Mississippi'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 | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Community College - Meridian | Truck Driver | $3,246 | $208 | 100% | 79% |
| Meridian Community College - Meridian | Truck Driver - Internship | $3,461 | $208 | 100% | 80% |
| Dream Chasers Allied Health and Trade School LLC. | CDL Training | $5,495 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Mississippi fees: commercial learner permit $32, class a license (5 years) $25 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Meridian
A Mississippi workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list Mississippi sites. Mississippi terms · all carriers
Check a Meridian school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 3 Meridian 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. 112 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 33,370 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Meridian?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $2,500 to $5,495, median $2,873. With Mississippi's permit and license, about $2,930 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Meridian?
2 locations are registered in Meridian for Class A training, and 3 are within 25 miles of the city. 1 updated its registry record in 2026, and 1 has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Meridian 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 Meridian
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Meridian. All Mississippi cities