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CDL schools in El Paso, Texas
5 schools in El Paso 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 El Paso on Texas's approved training list runs $3,620 to $12,333, with a $7,060 median across 6 programs. Truck drivers in the El Paso, TX area earn a median $49,270 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Texas training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in El Paso; 5 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Texas permit ($25) and CDL ($97). Medical exam extra.
El Paso training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, 3 of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the El Paso, TX area; 7,850 work there.
Every registered Class A school in El Paso
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 22 active registrants in El Paso: 17 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only); 5 tick "open to the public" but are not schools that take students: 3 school districts and public school programs and 2 employers and carriers training their own drivers.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Truck Driving School El Paso (2 sites) 1101 Southview Dr | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-22 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 915-615-2789 |
| El Paso Starlight CDL LLC (2 sites) 1701 Bassett Ave. Ste: 116 | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-03 | not posted | Class A only | 915-996-5999 |
| CDL Experts - Truck Rental Services 13221 Montana Ave | Theory · range · road | 2026-04-15 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 915-433-8343 |
| Western Technical college 9624 Plaza Circle | Theory · range · road | 2026-03-23 | $6,820 | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 915-532-3737 |
| Center for Employment Training 294 Candelaria Street | Theory · range · road | 2023-06-01 | $12,333 | Hazmat | 915-859-1070 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Texas's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of El Paso
| School | City | Miles from El Paso | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doña Ana Community College Truck Driving Academy | Sunland Park, NM | 17 | 2024-01-23 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of El Paso's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in El Paso
6 programs in El Paso posted tuition to Texas's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 6 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at El Paso | Freight Broker/Agent Training | $3,620 | $0 | 47% | not reported |
| Academy School of Careers Inc | Truck Driving | $4,385 | $0 | 85% | 82% |
| Western Technical College | Commercial Driver Training | $6,820 | $0 | 94% | 77% |
| Mountain View Vocational Institute LLC | Professional Truck Driving | $7,300 | $100 | 99% | 52% |
| Mountain View Vocational Institute | Professional Truck Driving Class A or B | $7,400 | $1,000 | 95% | 85% |
| Center For Employment Training | Truck Driver | $12,333 | $0 | 64% | 50% |
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 El Paso
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 El Paso school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 11 El Paso providers from the registry, 3 of them involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 1,845 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 683,012 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in El Paso?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $3,620 to $12,333, median $7,060. With Texas's permit and license, about $7,182 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in El Paso?
5 locations are registered in El Paso for Class A training, and 6 are within 25 miles of the city. 4 updated their registry record in 2026, and 1 has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a El Paso 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 El Paso
No other city with a page is within 35 miles.
Also within 35 miles: Sunland Park, NM (1). All Texas cities