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CDL schools in Columbia, Tennessee
1 school in Columbia is on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and takes students from the public. The one program within 25 miles of Columbia on Tennessee's approved training list posts $5,500 tuition. Truck drivers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area earn a median $60,630 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Tennessee training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Columbia; 1 teaches theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Tennessee permit ($14) and CDL ($70). Medical exam extra.
FMCSA hasn't removed any training providers in Columbia.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area; 18,860 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Columbia
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 5 active registrants in Columbia: 5 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Drivers Institute, LLC 302 Rutherford Ln | Theory · range · road | 2026-03-02 | $5,500 | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 855-787-7235 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Tennessee's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Columbia
| School | City | Miles from Columbia | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Truck Driving Institute Inc. | Hampshire, TN | 11 | 2026-04-01 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Columbia's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Columbia
1 program nearest Columbia posted tuition to Tennessee's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers the one program within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | City | Miles | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Drivers Institute | Commerical Drivers Licence Training | Columbia, TN | 0 | $5,500 | $180 | 91% | 79% |
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 Columbia
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 Columbia school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Columbia. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 61 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 50,072 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Columbia?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $5,500, median $5,500. With Tennessee's permit and license, about $5,584 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Columbia?
1 location is registered in Columbia for Class A training, and 2 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 Columbia 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 Columbia
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Columbia. All Tennessee cities