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CDL schools in Clarksville, Tennessee
2 schools in Clarksville 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 Clarksville on Tennessee's approved training list runs $3,928 to $5,000, with a $4,800 median across 3 programs. Truck drivers in the Clarksville, TN-KY area earn a median $51,470 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Tennessee training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Clarksville; 2 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Tennessee permit ($14) and CDL ($70). Medical exam extra.
Clarksville training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Clarksville, TN-KY area; 1,380 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Clarksville
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 5 active registrants in Clarksville: 5 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armored Trucking Academy, LLC 1490 Dunlop Ln | Theory · range · road | 2026-01-30 | $5,000 | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 931-542-4323 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology (2 sites) 135 International Blvd | Theory · range · road | 2025-10-03 | not posted | Class A only | 931-572-1694 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Tennessee's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Clarksville
| School | City | Miles from Clarksville | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troops into Transportation | Fort Campbell, TN | 12 | 2024-08-05 | not posted |
| Hopkinsville Community College | Hopkinsville, KY | 24 | 2022-04-05 | $3,928 |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Clarksville's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Clarksville
2 programs in Clarksville posted tuition to Tennessee'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay State University | CDL-COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE Training | $4,800 | $0 | 79% | 76% |
| Armored Trucking Academy LLC | Commercial Truck Driver Training Class A | $5,000 | $0 | 96% | 65% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Tennessee fees: commercial learner permit $14, class a license (8 years) $70 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Clarksville
A Tennessee workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list Tennessee sites. Tennessee terms · all carriers
Check a Clarksville school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 2 Clarksville 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. 277 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 188,829 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Clarksville?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $3,928 to $5,000, median $4,800. With Tennessee's permit and license, about $4,884 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Clarksville?
2 locations are registered in Clarksville 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 Clarksville 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 Clarksville
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Clarksville. All Tennessee cities