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CDL schools in Fargo, North Dakota
1 school in Fargo 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 Fargo on North Dakota's approved training list runs $3,000 to $6,250, with a $5,325 median across 6 programs. Truck drivers in the Grand Forks, ND-MN area earn a median $59,360 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · North Dakota training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Fargo; 1 teaches theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the North Dakota permit ($15) and CDL ($15). Medical exam extra.
Fargo training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, 8 of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Grand Forks, ND-MN area; 1,100 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Fargo
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 34 active registrants in Fargo: 32 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only); 2 tick "open to the public" but are not schools that take students: 2 employers and carriers training their own drivers.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDSCS Fargo 1305 19th Ave N | Theory · range · road | 2026-04-14 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 701-231-6922 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on North Dakota's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Fargo
| School | City | Miles from Fargo | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M State Moorhead | Moorhead, MN | 5 | 2025-10-06 | not posted |
| Commercial Education and Safety, LLC | West Fargo, ND | 5 | 2026-10-05 | $3,000 |
| Red River Valley CDL | Glyndon, MN | 11 | 2026-02-17 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Fargo's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Fargo
2 programs in Fargo posted tuition to North Dakota'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy | Class A CDL Training - Licensure | $5,200 | $0 | 61% | 79% |
| TrainND Southeast | CDL/Truck Driving | $5,495 | $0 | 95% | 84% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
North Dakota fees: commercial learner permit $15, skills test $5, class a license $15 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Fargo
A North Dakota workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list North Dakota sites. North Dakota terms · all carriers
Check a Fargo school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 9 Fargo providers from the registry, 8 of them involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 328 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 136,275 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Fargo?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $3,000 to $6,250, median $5,325. With North Dakota's permit and license, about $5,355 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Fargo?
1 location is registered in Fargo for Class A training, and 4 are 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 Fargo 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 Fargo
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Fargo. All North Dakota cities