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CDL schools in Johnson City, Tennessee
2 schools in Johnson City 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 Johnson City on Tennessee's approved training list runs $4,300 to $4,990, with a $4,500 median across 3 programs. Truck drivers in the Johnson City, TN area earn a median $47,670 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Tennessee training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Johnson City; 2 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Tennessee permit ($14) and CDL ($70). Medical exam extra.
Johnson City training provider FMCSA has removed from the registry, involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Johnson City, TN area; 850 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Johnson City
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 6 active registrants in Johnson City: 5 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 government agency.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology 348 Christian Church Rd | Theory · range · road | 2025-05-21 | not posted | Hazmat | 423-325-9820 |
| Tri-Cities Truck Driving School, LLC 3302 West Market Street Suite 8 | Theory · range · road | 2022-08-10 | $4,500 | Hazmat | not listed |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Tennessee's training list.
What CDL school costs in Johnson City
3 programs nearest Johnson City 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 | City | Miles | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri Cities Truck Driving School, LLC | Class A CDL Entry Level Driver Training Program | Johnson City, TN | 0 | $4,500 | $0 | 96% | 80% |
| Ccs Truck Driving School, INC | CDL Class-A Tractor Trailer Entry Level Driver Training Program | Fall Branch, TN | 12 | $4,990 | $376 | 93% | 86% |
| Ccs Truck Driving School, INC | CDL Class-A Tractor Trailer Driver License Skills Training Program | Fall Branch, TN | 12 | $4,300 | $235 | 90% | 67% |
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 Johnson City
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 Johnson City school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 1 Johnson City provider from the registry, involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 81 for-hire trucking companies are based here.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Johnson City?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $4,300 to $4,990, median $4,500. With Tennessee's permit and license, about $4,584 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Johnson City?
2 locations are registered in Johnson City for Class A training, and 2 are within 25 miles of the city. No school here updated its registry record in 2026, and 1 has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Johnson City 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 Johnson City
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Johnson City. Also within 35 miles: Newland, NC (1). All Tennessee cities