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CDL schools in Linden, New Jersey
3 schools in Linden are on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and take students from the public. Posted tuition at programs within 25 miles of Linden on New Jersey's approved training list runs $1,100 to $5,975, with a $3,875 median across 25 programs. Truck drivers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area earn a median $65,040 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · New Jersey training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Linden; 3 teach theory, range and road.
Median posted tuition within 25 miles. We show no first-time total because New Jersey's permit and license fees are not both confirmed.
FMCSA hasn't removed any training providers in Linden.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area; 65,100 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Linden
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 3 active registrants in Linden: 2 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only); 1 ticks "open to the public" but is not a school that takes students: 1 bus or coach operator.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driving Academy - Linden NJ 200 East Edgar RD | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-29 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus | 908-525-3609 |
| Smith & Solomon, Linden Campus 1701 Lower Rd | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-28 | not posted | Class B | 908-474-1589 |
| Winsor CDL Driving School 3106 South Wood Ave | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-28 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, Hazmat | 908-862-3252 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on New Jersey's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Linden
| School | City | Miles from Linden | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joachim Academy | Union, NJ | 6 | 2022-09-06 | not posted |
| Cheapest ELDT certificates only 2500 for CDL | Newark, NJ | 8 | 2026-03-26 | not posted |
| New Entry | Newark, NJ | 9 | 2025-04-25 | not posted |
| Express Driving School INC | Plainfield, NJ | 9 | 2024-01-26 | not posted |
| Express Driving School INC | Harrison, NJ | 10 | 2022-01-31 | not posted |
| Cheapest ELDT certificates only 2500 for CDL | Edison, NJ | 11 | 2026-03-26 | not posted |
| Jr Driving School LLC | Dunellen, NJ | 12 | 2024-10-16 | not posted |
| Luxury Driving Academy LLC | Green Brook, NJ | 12 | 2023-01-13 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Linden's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Linden
6 programs in Linden posted tuition to New Jersey's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 25 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Solomon Driver Training Linden | CDL A B Tractor Trailer Bus | $1,100 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| Winsors Tractor Trailer Driving School | CDL A B 2 Road Test | $2,800 | $0 | 75% | 70% |
| Smith Solomon Driver Training Linden | CDL B Passenger Bus | $3,050 | $500 | not reported | not reported |
| Smith Solomon Driver Training Linden | CDL A Tractor Trailer | $3,500 | $200 | 85% | 65% |
| Winsors Tractor Trailer Driving School | BSC CDL Class A B with Passenger Endor | $4,200 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| Winsors Tractor Trailer Driving School | 160 Hours BSC CDL A B | $5,975 | $200 | 69% | 50% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
New Jersey fees: class a license (4 years) $42 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Linden
A New Jersey workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list New Jersey sites. New Jersey terms · all carriers
Check a Linden school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Linden. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 309 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 45,752 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Linden?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $1,100 to $5,975, median $3,875. Fees and the medical exam are extra.
How many CDL schools are in Linden?
3 locations are registered in Linden for Class A training, and 32 are within 25 miles of the city. 3 updated their registry record in 2026, and none has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Linden 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 Linden
No other city with a page is within 35 miles.
Also within 35 miles: Union, NJ (1); Newark, NJ (2); Plainfield, NJ (1); Harrison, NJ (1); Edison, NJ (1); Dunellen, NJ (1); Green Brook, NJ (1); Piscataway, NJ (1); Lyndhurst, NJ (1); Bloomfield, NJ (1). All New Jersey cities