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CDL schools in Madison, Tennessee
1 school in Madison is on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and takes students from the public. Posted tuition at programs within 25 miles of Madison on Tennessee's approved training list runs $4,800 to $5,900, with a $4,995 median across 3 programs. 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 Madison; 1 teaches theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Tennessee permit ($14) and CDL ($70). Medical exam extra.
Madison training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area; 18,860 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Madison
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 2 active registrants in Madison: 2 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee CDL School inc. 207 Roosevelt ave | Theory · range · road | 2024-06-25 | $4,800 | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 615-492-1898 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Tennessee's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Madison
| School | City | Miles from Madison | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Driving Academy Nashville LLC | Nashville, TN | 8 | 2024-04-15 | not posted |
| 160 Driving Academy | Nashville, TN | 9 | 2026-09-18 | $4,995 |
| Premier Truck Driver TRaining | Nashville, TN | 9 | 2022-02-23 | not posted |
| Ark Driving Acadamy LLC | Mt. Juliet, TN | 15 | 2025-07-01 | not posted |
| ELDT Solutions - Nashville | La Vergne, TN | 19 | 2025-10-21 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Madison's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Madison
3 programs nearest Madison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee CDL School Inc. | CDL A Certification | Madison, TN | 0 | $4,800 | $196 | 91% | 78% |
| 160 Driving Academy - Nashville, TN | Class A CDL Program | Nashville, TN | 13 | $4,995 | $0 | 72% | 89% |
| Lockhart Trucking Academy, LLC | Commercial Driving License (CDL-A) Course & Testing | Lebanon, TN | 22 | $5,900 | $0 | 88% | 78% |
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 Madison
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 Madison school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 3 Madison 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. 69 for-hire trucking companies are based here.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Madison?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $4,800 to $5,900, median $4,995. With Tennessee's permit and license, about $5,079 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Madison?
1 location is registered in Madison for Class A training, and 6 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 Madison 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 Madison
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Madison. Also within 35 miles: Franklin, KY (1). All Tennessee cities