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CDL schools in Nashville, Tennessee
3 schools in Nashville 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 Nashville on Tennessee's approved training list runs $4,800 to $4,995, with a $4,898 median across 2 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 schools open to the public in Nashville; 3 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Tennessee permit ($14) and CDL ($70). Medical exam extra.
Nashville training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, 39 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 Nashville
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 31 active registrants in Nashville: 28 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only); 3 tick "open to the public" but are not schools that take students: 1 school district or public school program, 1 employer or carrier training their own drivers and 1 bus or coach operator.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy (2 sites) 3101 Clarksville Pike, Suite 8 | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-18 | $4,995 | Hazmat | not listed |
| Professional Driving Academy Nashville LLC 3530 W Hamilton Ave | Theory · range · road | 2024-04-15 | not posted | Class B, Passenger | 615-364-6926 |
| Premier Truck Driver TRaining 1720 Ed Temple Blvd | Theory · range · road | 2022-02-23 | not posted | Hazmat | 615-686-4173 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Tennessee's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Nashville
| School | City | Miles from Nashville | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee CDL School inc. | Madison, TN | 9 | 2024-06-25 | $4,800 |
| ELDT Solutions - Nashville | La Vergne, TN | 19 | 2025-10-21 | not posted |
| Ark Driving Acadamy LLC | Mt. Juliet, TN | 21 | 2025-07-01 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Nashville's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Nashville
2 programs nearest Nashville posted tuition to Tennessee's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy - Nashville, TN | Class A CDL Program | Nashville, TN | 0 | $4,995 | $0 | 72% | 89% |
| Tennessee CDL School Inc. | CDL A Certification | Madison, TN | 9 | $4,800 | $196 | 91% | 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 Nashville
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 Nashville school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 58 Nashville providers from the registry, 39 of them involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 839 for-hire trucking companies are based here.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Nashville?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $4,800 to $4,995, median $4,898. With Tennessee's permit and license, about $4,982 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Nashville?
3 locations are registered in Nashville for Class A training, and 6 are within 25 miles of the city. 1 updated its registry record in 2026, and 2 have left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Nashville 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 Nashville
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Nashville. All Tennessee cities