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CDL schools in Waco, Texas
3 schools in Waco 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 Waco on Texas's approved training list runs $5,995 to $15,933, with a $10,964 median across 2 programs. Truck drivers in the Waco, TX area earn a median $48,780 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Texas training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Waco; 3 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Texas permit ($25) and CDL ($97). Medical exam extra.
Waco training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Waco, TX area; 1,640 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Waco
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 8 active registrants in Waco: 8 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas State Technical College (W) 3801 Campus Dr | Theory · range · road | 2026-03-25 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 325-738-3332 |
| Southern Careers Institute 3700 S IH 35 Ste 100 | Theory · range · road | 2025-09-25 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, Hazmat | 254-304-9800 |
| ACE Driving Academy 7191 Bagby Ave | Theory · range · road | 2024-05-09 | not posted | Hazmat | 800-455-4682 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Texas's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Waco
| School | City | Miles from Waco | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Texas CDL Truck Driving School LLC | Papillion, NE | 10 | 2025-03-28 | not posted |
| Atds | Elm Mott, TX | 24 | 2026-08-31 | $5,995 |
| Christman Cable Inc. | Belton, TX | 24 | 2022-04-19 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Waco's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Waco
2 programs nearest Waco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple College | Commercial Drivers License Training at TC | Temple, TX | 21 | $15,933 | $1,205 | 96% | 58% |
| Atds | Professional Truck Driver 100 - (Weekends) | Mott, TX | 22 | $5,995 | $0 | 100% | 74% |
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 Waco
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 Waco school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 7 Waco 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. 104 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 147,788 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Waco?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $5,995 to $15,933, median $10,964. With Texas's permit and license, about $11,086 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Waco?
3 locations are registered in Waco for Class A training, and 5 are within 25 miles of the city. 1 updated its registry record in 2026, and 1 has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Waco 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 Waco
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Waco. All Texas cities