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CDL schools in Chesapeake, Virginia
1 school in Chesapeake is on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and takes students from the public. Posted tuition at programs within 25 miles of Chesapeake on Virginia's approved training list runs $4,492 to $7,360, with a $6,000 median across 5 programs. Truck drivers in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area earn a median $50,460 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Virginia training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Chesapeake; 1 teaches theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Virginia permit ($3) and CDL ($64). Medical exam extra.
FMCSA hasn't removed any training providers in Chesapeake.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area; 7,460 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Chesapeake
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 9 active registrants in Chesapeake: 9 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cds Tractor Trailer Training - Norfolk 1208 McCloud Rd | Theory · range · road | 2026-05-11 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, Hazmat | 540-582-8200 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Virginia's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Chesapeake
| School | City | Miles from Chesapeake | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Technology Institute | Norfolk, VA | 6 | 2026-07-17 | $7,360 |
| 160 Driving Academy | Norfolk, VA | 7 | 2026-09-18 | $4,950 |
| Ancora for Tidewater Community College | Suffolk, VA | 13 | 2026-09-30 | not posted |
| Tidewater Community College | Suffolk, VA | 13 | 2022-07-07 | $4,492 |
| Ancora for Virginia Peninsula Community College | Hampton, VA | 21 | 2026-09-30 | $6,000 |
| Dudley's CDL School | Newport News, VA | 21 | 2026-04-06 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Chesapeake's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Chesapeake
5 programs nearest Chesapeake posted tuition to Virginia's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidewater Community College | Truck Driving | Norfolk, VA | 5 | $4,492 | $0 | 98% | 61% |
| Tidewater Community College | Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A | Norfolk, VA | 5 | $6,000 | $0 | 100% | 12% |
| 160 Driving Academy | Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training program | Norfolk, VA | 8 | $4,950 | $0 | 92% | 34% |
| Advanced Technology Institute | Commercial Driving - Class A Tractor Trailor | Virginia Beach, VA | 9 | $7,360 | $0 | 90% | 64% |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | CDL | Hampton, VA | 21 | $6,000 | $0 | 98% | 60% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Virginia fees: commercial learner permit $3, class a license (8 years) $64 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Chesapeake
A Virginia workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list Virginia sites. Virginia terms · all carriers
Check a Chesapeake school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Chesapeake. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 287 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 255,332 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Chesapeake?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $4,492 to $7,360, median $6,000. With Virginia's permit and license, about $6,067 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Chesapeake?
1 location is registered in Chesapeake for Class A training, and 7 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 Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Chesapeake. All Virginia cities