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CDL schools in Kinston, North Carolina
1 school in Kinston 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 Kinston on North Carolina's approved training list runs $1,139 to $4,000, with a $2,000 median across 3 programs. Truck drivers in the nonmetro part of Eastern North Carolina earn a median $48,210 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 Kinston; 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 Kinston.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the nonmetro part of Eastern North Carolina; 4,160 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Kinston
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 6 active registrants in Kinston: 6 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir Community College | Theory · range · road | 2024-05-30 | $2,000 | Class B, Hazmat | 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 Kinston
| School | City | Miles from Kinston | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Community College | Goldsboro, NC | 24 | 2025-12-08 | $1,139 |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Kinston's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Kinston
2 programs in Kinston 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 | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir Community College | Truck Driver Training - CDL (CE/WFD) | $2,000 | $500 | 82% | 54% |
| Regal Driving Academy | CDL Truck Drving | $4,000 | $0 | 86% | 61% |
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 Kinston
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 Kinston school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Kinston. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 46 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 19,705 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Kinston?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $1,139 to $4,000, median $2,000. With North Carolina's permit and license, about $2,051 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Kinston?
1 location is registered in Kinston for Class A training, and 2 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 Kinston 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 Kinston
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Kinston. All North Carolina cities