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CDL schools in Charlotte, North Carolina
1 school in Charlotte 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 Charlotte on North Carolina's approved training list runs $1,999 to $4,500, with a $3,464 median across 4 programs. Truck drivers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area earn a median $56,120 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · North Carolina training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Charlotte; 1 teaches theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the North Carolina permit ($26) and CDL ($26). Medical exam extra.
Charlotte training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, 23 of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area; 18,700 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Charlotte
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 38 active registrants in Charlotte: 38 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Piedmont Community College | Theory · range · road | 2023-08-25 | not posted | Class B | not listed |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on North Carolina's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Charlotte
| School | City | Miles from Charlotte | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Technical Community College | Rock Hill, SC | 16 | 2026-04-20 | not posted |
| Road Knowledge Training Academy | Gastonia, NC | 17 | 2026-06-04 | not posted |
| Central Piedmont Community College | Huntersville, NC | 18 | 2023-08-24 | not posted |
| Big Rig Academy | Monroe, NC | 23 | 2025-02-11 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Charlotte's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Charlotte
4 programs nearest Charlotte posted tuition to North Carolina'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 | City | Miles | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy - Charlotte | Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Training | Charlotte, NC | 0 | $3,177 | $323 | 91% | 52% |
| Cl Driving School | CDL Professional Truck Driving - Class A | Indian Trail, NC | 13 | $3,750 | $172 | 97% | 47% |
| Transenergy CDL Academy | Transenergy CDL Academy | Gastonia, NC | 18 | $4,500 | $318 | 81% | 53% |
| Gaston College | Truck Driver Training | Dallas, NC | 20 | $1,999 | $327 | 86% | 100% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
North Carolina fees: commercial learner permit $26, class a license $26 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Charlotte
A North Carolina workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list North Carolina sites. North Carolina terms · all carriers
Check a Charlotte school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 24 Charlotte providers from the registry, 23 of them involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 2,971 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 964,784 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Charlotte?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $1,999 to $4,500, median $3,464. With North Carolina's permit and license, about $3,515 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Charlotte?
1 location is registered in Charlotte for Class A training, and 5 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte
No other city with a page is within 35 miles.
Also within 35 miles: Rock Hill, SC (1); Gastonia, NC (1); Huntersville, NC (1); Monroe, NC (1); Concord, NC (1); Lancaster, SC (1); Mooresville, NC (1). All North Carolina cities