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CDL schools in Erie, Pennsylvania
2 schools in Erie 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 Erie on Pennsylvania's approved training list runs $5,400 to $5,500, with a $5,500 median across 4 programs. Truck drivers in the Erie, PA area earn a median $54,770 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Pennsylvania training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Erie; 2 teach theory, range and road.
Median posted tuition within 25 miles. We show no first-time total because Pennsylvania's permit and license fees are not both confirmed.
Erie training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, 21 of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Erie, PA area; 1,380 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Erie
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 16 active registrants in Erie: 16 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPRC (2 sites) 5609 West Ridge Road | Theory · range · road | 2024-02-15 | not posted | Class B, Hazmat | 814-670-0726 |
| Institute of Medical and Business Careers | Theory · range · road | 2022-05-24 | $5,400 | Class A only | not listed |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Pennsylvania's training list.
What CDL school costs in Erie
4 programs in Erie posted tuition to Pennsylvania's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 4 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Medical Careers INC | Commercial Truck Driving | $5,400 | $0 | 91% | 50% |
| Erie County Technical School | Commercial Driver's License - 160 | $5,500 | $500 | 94% | 58% |
| Rural Rgnl Clg of Northern | CDL 160 Class A Program | $5,500 | $500 | 100% | 53% |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Class A CDL Truck Driving Training | $5,500 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Pennsylvania fees: class a license (4 years) $128 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Erie
A Pennsylvania workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list Pennsylvania sites. Pennsylvania terms · all carriers
Check a Erie school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 22 Erie providers from the registry, 21 of them involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 217 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 91,838 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Erie?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $5,400 to $5,500, median $5,500. Fees and the medical exam are extra.
How many CDL schools are in Erie?
2 locations are registered in Erie for Class A training, and 2 are within 25 miles of the city. No school here updated its registry record in 2026, and 2 have left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Erie 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 Erie
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Erie. All Pennsylvania cities