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CDL schools in Hudson, North Carolina
1 school in Hudson 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 Hudson on North Carolina's approved training list runs $2,000 to $4,155, with a $3,950 median across 3 programs. Truck drivers in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC area earn a median $57,460 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 Hudson; 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.
FMCSA hasn't removed any training providers in Hudson.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC area; 3,050 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Hudson
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out no active registrants in Hudson.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute 3030 Hickory Boulevard | Theory · range · road | 2026-01-06 | $2,000 | Class B, Passenger | 828-726-2380 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on North Carolina's training list.
What CDL school costs in Hudson
3 programs nearest Hudson posted tuition to North Carolina's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | Truck Driver Training | Hudson, NC | 0 | $2,000 | $300 | 87% | 80% |
| Catawba Valley Community College | Truck Driver Training | Hickory, NC | 12 | $3,950 | $0 | 85% | 89% |
| TransTech- Newton | Class A CDL Training | Newton, NC | 20 | $4,155 | $0 | 91% | 56% |
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 Hudson
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 Hudson school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Hudson. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 12 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 3,786 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Hudson?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $2,000 to $4,155, median $3,950. With North Carolina's permit and license, about $4,001 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Hudson?
1 location is registered in Hudson for Class A training, and 1 is within 25 miles of the city. 1 updated its registry record in 2026, and none has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Hudson 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 Hudson
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Hudson. Also within 35 miles: Wilkesboro, NC (1); Newland, NC (1). All North Carolina cities