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CDL schools in Brownsville, Texas
2 schools in Brownsville 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 Brownsville on Texas's approved training list runs $2,500 to $5,000, with a $4,500 median across 5 programs. Truck drivers in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area earn a median $48,550 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Texas training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Brownsville; 2 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Texas permit ($25) and CDL ($97). Medical exam extra.
FMCSA hasn't removed any training providers in Brownsville.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area; 1,660 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Brownsville
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 2 active registrants in Brownsville: 2 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Texas Vocational Technical Institute Brownsville 1900 North Expressway, Suite O | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-30 | not posted | Class A only | 866-937-1850 |
| RoadMasters CDL Academy 4755 Mar St | Theory · range · road | 2026-03-25 | not posted | Class B | 956-551-6487 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Texas's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Brownsville
| School | City | Miles from Brownsville | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SafeRide Driving Academy | Los Fresnos, TX | 9 | 2024-01-24 | $4,500 |
| A+ CDL Academy LLC | San Benito, TX | 14 | 2026-07-18 | not posted |
| Texas State Technical College (HRL) | Harlingen, TX | 23 | 2026-03-26 | $2,500 |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Brownsville's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Brownsville
5 programs nearest Brownsville posted tuition to Texas's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - Brownsville (STVT) | CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer | Brownsville, TX | 0 | $5,000 | $0 | 89% | 59% |
| SafeRide Driving Academy | Professional Truck Driving Course | Los Fresnos, TX | 9 | $4,500 | $100 | 83% | 65% |
| A+ CDL Academy | Truck Commercial Vehicle Operation | San Benito, TX | 16 | $4,500 | $350 | 100% | not reported |
| Texas State Technical College Harlingen | Professional Truck Driving Certification | Harlingen, TX | 21 | $4,500 | $0 | 98% | 70% |
| Texas State Technical College Harlingen | Professional Bus Driver Training | Harlingen, TX | 21 | $2,500 | $0 | 96% | 87% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Texas fees: commercial learner permit $25, class a license (8 years) $97 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Brownsville
A Texas workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 3 carrier programs we track list Texas sites. Texas terms · all carriers
Check a Brownsville school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Brownsville. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 370 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 192,957 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Brownsville?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $2,500 to $5,000, median $4,500. With Texas's permit and license, about $4,622 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Brownsville?
2 locations are registered in Brownsville for Class A training, and 5 are within 25 miles of the city. 2 updated their registry record in 2026, and none has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Brownsville 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 Brownsville
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Brownsville. All Texas cities