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CDL schools in Richmond, Virginia
2 schools in Richmond 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 Richmond on Virginia's approved training list runs $3,000 to $6,000, with a $3,995 median across 5 programs. Truck drivers in the Richmond, VA area earn a median $58,190 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Virginia training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Richmond; 2 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Virginia permit ($3) and CDL ($64). Medical exam extra.
Richmond training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Richmond, VA area; 11,760 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Richmond
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 20 active registrants in Richmond: 20 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancora for Mid- Atlantic Richmond, VA (2 sites) 1651 E Parham Rd | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-30 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 866-937-1850 |
| 5 Star CDL Training LLC 601 Commerce Rd | Theory · range · road | 2024-11-26 | $3,600 to $4,495 | Class B, Passenger, Hazmat | 804-447-7076 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Virginia's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Richmond
| School | City | Miles from Richmond | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy - Richmond | Ashland, VA | 8 | 2026-09-18 | not posted |
| 160 Driving Academy - Richmond | Midlothian, VA | 10 | 2026-09-18 | not posted |
| Cds Tractor Trailer Training | Chester, VA | 15 | 2026-05-11 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Richmond's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Richmond
2 programs in Richmond 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 | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Star CDL Training LLC. | CDL Training Class A | $3,600 | $350 | not reported | not reported |
| 5 Star CDL Training LLC. | 5 Star CDL Training LLC. | $4,495 | $255 | 80% | 86% |
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 Richmond
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 Richmond school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 12 Richmond 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. 518 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 237,257 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Richmond?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $3,000 to $6,000, median $3,995. With Virginia's permit and license, about $4,062 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Richmond?
2 locations are registered in Richmond for Class A training, and 5 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 Richmond 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 Richmond
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Richmond. All Virginia cities