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CDL schools in Houston, Texas
26 schools in Houston 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 Houston on Texas's approved training list runs $4,000 to $7,522, with a $5,218 median across 13 programs. Truck drivers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area earn a median $56,840 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Texas training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Houston; 21 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Texas permit ($25) and CDL ($97). Medical exam extra.
Houston training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, 54 of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area; 49,750 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Houston
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 68 active registrants in Houston: 64 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only); 4 tick "open to the public" but are not schools that take students: 1 school district or public school program, 2 bus or coach operators and 1 we could not classify from the registry record.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Truck Driving Schools 8866 Gulf Fwy, Ste 335 | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-24 | not posted | Class B | 832-631-9818 |
| Commercial Drivers License Services | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-18 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 832-503-8196 |
| S & R Truck Driving Institute 350 Glenborough Dr Ste 100 | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-09 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, Hazmat | 832-328-8998 |
| Amazing CDL School LLC 5450 NW Central Dr Suite # 106 | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-03 | not posted | Class B, Hazmat | 347-393-9878 |
| KCD Training CDL 16943 Avenue a 2 | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-02 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, Hazmat | 832-944-1906 |
| Kindle Trucking School 16221 North Freeway | Theory · range · road | 2026-08-07 | $4,850 | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 346-444-3300 |
| Meathead Career Centers 3141 Telge | Theory · range · road | 2026-08-03 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 281-994-6101 |
| First Class CDL Training Academy LLC 9701 Honeywell St | Part of Class A | 2026-05-26 | not posted | Class B | 512-627-2005 |
| Roadmaster Drivers School (HOU) 1224 Normandy St | Part of Class A | 2026-04-15 | not posted | Class A only | 800-831-1300 |
| Alpha Trucking Academy LLC 9800 Centre Pkwy Suite 151 | Theory · range · road | 2026-03-02 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 281-817-0750 |
| Houston Trade Institute LLC 12280 Westheimer Rd ste#12A | Theory · range · road | 2026-01-09 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 832-744-1838 |
| Papi Trucking School 16630 Imperial Valley Dr suite 141 | Theory · range · road | 2026-01-09 | not posted | Class B, Hazmat | 786-662-9439 |
| Turning Point Training Academy 1300 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, E 239 | Theory · range · road | 2026-01-05 | not posted | Class B, Hazmat | 346-495-0042 |
| PrimeLine CDL Academy 11731 Jones Rd | Theory · range · road | 2025-12-16 | not posted | Class B, Hazmat | 346-491-3174 |
| Roberts Transportation & Logistics Academy 525 N Sam Houston Pkwy E Ste 340 | Part of Class A | 2025-12-04 | $4,300 to $4,500 | Class B, Hazmat | 832-604-9992 |
| Houston City College 555 Community College Drive | Theory · range · road | 2025-10-15 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 713-718-8200 |
| Lone Star CDL Training Center LLC | Theory · range · road | 2025-05-05 | not posted | Class B, Hazmat | 346-256-3502 |
| Industrial Safety Academy 1322 Space Park Dr | Theory · range · road | 2024-12-23 | not posted | Class B, Hazmat | 832-506-0501 |
| AAA CDL School | Theory · range · road | 2024-12-05 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 713-858-0044 |
| Northeast Training Center - M J Training 350 N Sam Houston Pkwy E Ste B118 | Part of Class A | 2024-10-16 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 832-304-3396 |
| King CDL Academy 3318 Fondren Rd | Part of Class A | 2024-09-12 | not posted | Class B | 832-672-4514 |
| SafeRide Driving Academy 711 Rankin Rd | Theory · range · road | 2024-09-06 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus | 800-604-2134 |
| Greenlight CDL School LLC 7070 W 43rd St,suite 114 | Theory · range · road | 2023-12-07 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 832-377-9159 |
| Best Economical Student Training/ Driving 4904 Bennington St | Theory · range · road | 2023-04-28 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 713-697-1845 |
| 1st Choice CDL Academy 10050 Northwest Fwy Suite #105 | Theory · range · road | 2022-09-05 | not posted | Class B, Hazmat | 832-774-7809 |
| VP CDL Training LLC 6150 Richmond ave #220 | Theory · range · road | 2022-04-28 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 682-438-8403 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Texas's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Houston
| School | City | Miles from Houston | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Driving School | Stafford, TX | 8 | 2022-10-13 | not posted |
| Sage Truck Driving Schools- Houston East | Jacinto City, TX | 10 | 2026-09-24 | not posted |
| Greedy Hauling Training Center | Pasadena, TX | 14 | 2023-04-27 | not posted |
| Houston City College (S) | Stafford, TX | 15 | 2026-03-23 | not posted |
| Break It Down CDL Training | Missouri City, TX | 16 | 2024-03-25 | not posted |
| Platinum Driving Academy Stafford | Missouri City, TX | 17 | 2026-01-12 | not posted |
| Lone Star College System | Spring, TX | 18 | 2022-05-23 | not posted |
| PAN AMERICA Trucking Academy | Channelview, TX | 18 | 2023-03-24 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Houston's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Houston
11 programs in Houston posted tuition to Texas's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 13 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Community College District | Truck Driving | $4,000 | $350 | not reported | not reported |
| CDL Emerald Logistics Training Services LLC | ELDT Behind the Wheel Range Road | $4,300 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| CDL Emerald Logistics Training Services LLC | CDL Class a Training | $4,500 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| Kindle Trucking School | Truck Driver Training - CDL | $4,850 | $400 | 99% | 49% |
| 160 Driving Academy | Class A CDL Program- Night Class | $4,995 | $0 | 74% | 72% |
| East End Driving and Placement Service | East End Driving and Placement Service | $5,218 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| Launch Point Cdc Apprenticeship | Truck Driver Heavy | $5,750 | $546 | not reported | not reported |
| Worktexas | Commercial Truck Driver | $5,800 | $200 | not reported | not reported |
| Dignity Professional Training Centers Inc | Commercial Vehicle Operator | $5,882 | $0 | 93% | 36% |
| Showoff the Ultimate Ss LLC DBA E and D Driving School | Showoff the Ultimate Ss LLC DBA E and D Driving School | $5,950 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| North Harris College Lone Star College System | Commercial Driver's License (CDL) non-credit | $6,400 | $414 | not reported | 64% |
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 Houston
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 Houston school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 58 Houston providers from the registry, 54 of them involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 6,364 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 2,397,315 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Houston?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $4,000 to $7,522, median $5,218. With Texas's permit and license, about $5,340 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Houston?
26 locations are registered in Houston for Class A training, and 37 are within 25 miles of the city. 13 updated their registry record in 2026, and 6 have left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Houston 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 Houston
No other city with a page is within 35 miles.
Also within 35 miles: Jacinto City, TX (1); Stafford, TX (2); Missouri City, TX (2); Pasadena, TX (3); Spring, TX (1); Channelview, TX (1); Katy, TX (2); Alvin, TX (2); Huffman, TX (1); Rosenberg, TX (2). All Texas cities