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CDL schools in Albuquerque, New Mexico
5 schools in Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque on New Mexico's approved training list runs $3,080 to $5,995, with a $5,295 median across 7 programs. Truck drivers in the Albuquerque, NM area earn a median $55,840 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · New Mexico training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Albuquerque; 5 teach theory, range and road.
Median posted tuition within 25 miles. We show no first-time total because New Mexico's permit and license fees are not both confirmed.
Albuquerque training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Albuquerque, NM area; 4,210 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Albuquerque
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 27 active registrants in Albuquerque: 27 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Truck Driving Schools -ABQ 885 Sunset Rd SW, Space 2 | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-24 | $3,080 to $5,295 | Class B | 505-835-7140 |
| Commercial Driving Academy LLC 301 Airport Dr NW | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-22 | not posted | Class B | 844-477-8868 |
| 160 Driving Academy (2 sites) 3200 Coors Blvd NW, Suite G | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-18 | $5,995 | Class B, Hazmat | not listed |
| Jb cdl training school llc 5557 Los Picaros Rd | Theory · range · road | 2023-12-13 | $4,600 | Class B, Passenger, Hazmat | 505-737-8199 |
| Abq CDL 5600 Eagle Rock NE | Theory · range · road | 2022-07-22 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, Hazmat | 505-224-4961 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on New Mexico's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Albuquerque
| School | City | Miles from Albuquerque | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDL Rapido INC. El Paso | Fabens, TX | 1 | 2026-01-16 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Albuquerque's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Albuquerque
7 programs in Albuquerque posted tuition to New Mexico's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 7 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAGE Truck Driving Schools | Tractor Trailer Driver Program, Refresher (TTD40) | $3,080 | $25 | not reported | not reported |
| JB CDL Training School LLC | Commercial drivers license CDL Class A | $4,600 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| Central New Mexico Community College -Central-C01 | Commercial Driver's License (CDL) non-credit Class A- CNMI | $5,000 | $0 | 98% | 49% |
| SAGE Truck Driving Schools | Tractor Trailer Driver, Basic (TTD150) | $5,295 | $114 | not reported | not reported |
| ABQ Truck Driving School | CDL - Entry Level Driver Training, Class A | $5,495 | $0 | 96% | not reported |
| Phoenix Truck Driving School | CDL Training Program | $5,965 | $30 | 81% | 66% |
| 160 Driving Academy | Class A CDL Program | $5,995 | $150 | 77% | 43% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
New Mexico fees: class a license (4 years) $18 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Albuquerque
A New Mexico workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list New Mexico sites. New Mexico terms · all carriers
Check a Albuquerque school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 2 Albuquerque providers from the registry, all of them involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 536 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 556,588 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Albuquerque?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $3,080 to $5,995, median $5,295. Fees and the medical exam are extra.
How many CDL schools are in Albuquerque?
5 locations are registered in Albuquerque for Class A training, and 6 are within 25 miles of the city. 3 updated their registry record in 2026, and 2 have left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque
No other city with a page is within 35 miles.
Also within 35 miles: Fabens, TX (1). All New Mexico cities