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CDL schools in Columbia Falls, Montana
1 school in Columbia Falls 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 Columbia Falls on Montana's approved training list runs $1,972 to $4,000, with a $2,986 median across 2 programs. Truck drivers in the nonmetro part of West Montana earn a median $56,470 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Montana training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Columbia Falls; 1 teaches theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Montana permit ($42) and CDL ($42). Medical exam extra.
FMCSA hasn't removed any training providers in Columbia Falls.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the nonmetro part of West Montana; 1,120 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Columbia Falls
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 4 active registrants in Columbia Falls: 4 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated CDL | Theory · range · road | 2025-03-21 | $4,000 | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 406-212-9689 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Montana's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Columbia Falls
| School | City | Miles from Columbia Falls | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead Valley Community College | Kalispell, MT | 11 | 2025-10-08 | $1,972 |
| Route 93 Trucking, Inc. | Kalispell, MT | 12 | 2026-04-03 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Columbia Falls's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Columbia Falls
2 programs nearest Columbia Falls posted tuition to Montana's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated CDL Training | Integrated CDL Training | Columbia Falls, MT | 0 | $4,000 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| Fvcc - Flathead | Commercial Driver's License (C.D.L.) Training Courses | Kalispell, MT | 14 | $1,972 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Montana fees: commercial learner permit $42, class a license (4 years) $42 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Columbia Falls
A Montana workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list Montana sites. Montana terms · all carriers
Check a Columbia Falls school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Columbia Falls. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 23 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 5,753 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Columbia Falls?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $1,972 to $4,000, median $2,986. With Montana's permit and license, about $3,069 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Columbia Falls?
1 location is registered in Columbia Falls 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 Columbia Falls 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 Columbia Falls
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Columbia Falls. All Montana cities