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CDL schools in Manchester, Tennessee
1 school in Manchester 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 Manchester on Tennessee's approved training list runs $1,236 to $5,995, with a $1,503 median across 3 programs. Truck drivers in the nonmetro part of South Central Tennessee earn a median $50,550 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Tennessee training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Manchester; 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 Manchester.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the nonmetro part of South Central Tennessee; 2,840 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Manchester
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 2 active registrants in Manchester: 1 is 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 school district or public school program.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology - McMinnville 2790 Woodbury Highway | Theory · range · road | 2026-07-08 | not posted | Class A only | 931-473-5587 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Tennessee's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Manchester
| School | City | Miles from Manchester | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology | McMinnville, TN | 21 | 2022-10-24 | $1,503 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology | Shelbyville, TN | 22 | 2024-02-01 | $1,236 |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Manchester's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Manchester
3 programs nearest Manchester 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 College of Applied Technology at Mcminnville | Truck Driving | Mcminnville, TN | 22 | $1,503 | $1,122 | 96% | 78% |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Shelbyville | Truck Driving | Shelbyville, TN | 23 | $1,236 | $1,059 | 89% | 77% |
| Truck Driver Institute, INC | Custom Motor Carrier Driver Training | Christiana, TN | 25 | $5,995 | $0 | 89% | 80% |
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 Manchester
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 Manchester school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Manchester. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 29 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 13,776 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Manchester?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $1,236 to $5,995, median $1,503. With Tennessee's permit and license, about $1,587 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Manchester?
1 location is registered in Manchester for Class A training, and 3 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 Manchester 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 Manchester
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Manchester. All Tennessee cities