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CDL schools in Corpus Christi, Texas
3 schools in Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi on Texas's approved training list runs $5,000 to $7,764, with a $6,382 median across 2 programs. Truck drivers in the Corpus Christi, TX area earn a median $49,000 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Texas training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Corpus Christi; 3 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Texas permit ($25) and CDL ($97). Medical exam extra.
Corpus Christi training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Corpus Christi, TX area; 2,570 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Corpus Christi
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 19 active registrants in Corpus Christi: 19 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 Corpus Christi 2000 S Padre Island Dr | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-30 | $5,000 | Class A only | 866-937-1850 |
| Fast-Pass Trucking Training | Theory · range · road | 2026-07-08 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 317-459-7193 |
| Del Mar College Transportation Training Services 4101 Old Brownsville Rd. Corpus Christi Texas 7840, Workforce Development Center Room 108 | Theory · range · road | 2025-04-25 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 361-698-2707 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Texas's training list.
What CDL school costs in Corpus Christi
2 programs in Corpus Christi 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 | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - Corpus Christi | CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer | $5,000 | $0 | 100% | not reported |
| Del Mar College | Transportation Training Services | $7,764 | $515 | 88% | 72% |
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 Corpus Christi
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 Corpus Christi school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 2 Corpus Christi 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. 108 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 317,247 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Corpus Christi?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $5,000 to $7,764, median $6,382. With Texas's permit and license, about $6,504 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Corpus Christi?
3 locations are registered in Corpus Christi for Class A training, and 3 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 Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi
No other city with a page is within 35 miles.
Also within 35 miles: Kingsville, TX (1). All Texas cities