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CDL schools in Carthage, Texas
2 schools in Carthage 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 Carthage on Texas's approved training list runs $4,500 to $7,450, with a $5,975 median across 2 programs. Truck drivers in the Eastern Region of Texas (nonmetro) earn a median $52,950 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Texas training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Carthage; 2 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Texas permit ($25) and CDL ($97). Medical exam extra.
Carthage training provider FMCSA has removed from the registry, involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Eastern Region of Texas (nonmetro); 2,170 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Carthage
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 2 active registrants in Carthage: 2 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid CDL 3203 SW Loop | Theory · range · road | 2026-01-09 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 903-646-2563 |
| FleetForce Truck Driver Training (2 sites) 1109 W. Panola Street | Theory · range · road | 2025-09-29 | $7,450 | Class B | 941-456-4545 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Texas's training list.
What CDL school costs in Carthage
2 programs nearest Carthage posted tuition to Texas'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panola College | Professional Truck Driving | Carthage, TX | 0 | $7,450 | $0 | 95% | 67% |
| Texas State Technical College Marshall | Commerical Driver's License (twc) | Marshall, TX | 24 | $4,500 | $335 | 96% | 63% |
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 Carthage
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 Carthage school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 1 Carthage provider from the registry, involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 33 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 6,640 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Carthage?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $4,500 to $7,450, median $5,975. With Texas's permit and license, about $6,097 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Carthage?
2 locations are registered in Carthage for Class A training, and 2 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 Carthage 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 Carthage
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Carthage. Also within 35 miles: Marshall, TX (1). All Texas cities