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CDL schools in Vermont
7 schools in Vermont are on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and take students from the public. Programs that post prices to Vermont's approved training list charge a median $6,101, with the middle 80% between $4,380 and $7,500 (7 programs).
Heavy truck drivers in Vermont earn a median $60,830 a year, and 3,560 hold those jobs. A commercial learner permit costs $18 and the Class A license $108 for 4 years (Vermont DMV pages, checked Oct 5, 2026).
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Vermont training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Vermont; 4 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Vermont permit ($18) and CDL ($108). Medical exam extra.
Vermont training locations FMCSA has removed from the registry, 48 of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in Vermont; 3,560 work there.
Find a Vermont school near you
Type a ZIP code to see the nearest registered Class A schools. The full lists are below.
Where 7 schools are
No Vermont city has its own page yet.
Smaller towns, with their schools
Bennington
Southwest Tech
Chester
Northeast Driver Training LLC
Irasburg
Pecision Driver Training School at 215 Simino Ln
Milton
Pro Driver Training Milton
Newport
Precision Driver Training School at NCCC
Rutland
Stafford Technical Center
West Rutland
Stafford-Casella Driver Training School
Source: FMCSA Training Provider Registry location file, Oct 5, 2026.
What we left out
We left out 210 active registrants in Vermont: 202 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only); 3 are online-only or travel to the customer; 5 tick "open to the public" but are not schools that take students: 2 school districts and public school programs, 1 employer or carrier training their own drivers and 2 bus or coach operators. Every count comes from the same registry file. Schools we kept pass a name, domain and class check that we describe on sources.
What CDL school costs in Vermont
Vermont programs post tuition to the Labor Department's list of approved training programs, the list workforce boards use to pay for training. Across 7 programs the median is $6,101, the lowest posted price is $2,999 and the highest is $7,500. Completion and job rates are on each school's page where it has them.
State fees
| Commercial learner permit | $18 |
|---|---|
| Skills test | $29 |
| Class A license (4 years) | $108 |
Vermont DMV pages, checked October 5, 2026 · fee page. The DOT medical exam is extra.
Vermont's CDL manual (state DMV).
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov program file (downloaded Oct 5, 2026); Vermont DMV pages.
Free and company-paid training in Vermont
Workforce boards. If you qualify for WIOA, a Vermont workforce board can pay tuition at a school on the state's approved list. Ask at an American Job Center before you enrol, because boards pay only for programs on the list.
Carrier-paid programs that list Vermont among their training sites. Training is free up front because you agree to drive for the carrier. What the carrier's own pages say:
| Carrier | Cost to you | Commitment | If you leave early |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Inc. | $0 upfront if you drive for Prime 1 year with CDL; Prime blog states $155 student cost ($100 admin fee + $55 permit/test costs) | 1 year driving for Prime with CDL | unverified on the carrier's page (tuition becomes payable if commitment not met) |
| Stevens Transport | no out-of-pocket costs | 'your commitment' - length not on page; third-party reports promissory-note model | unverified |
Carrier pages checked Oct 5, 2026. "Unverified" means the carrier does not publish it; ask for the signed agreement before you start. All carriers
How to check a Vermont school before you pay
Since February 2022 you can only take the CDL skills test after finishing entry-level driver training with a provider on FMCSA's registry. Search the school's name at tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov and confirm its status says Active. Or use our check-a-school page, which also searches the removed list.
FMCSA has removed 49 Vermont training locations from the registry, 48 of them involuntarily. The registry lists 2 more Vermont locations as under review. A school on the removed list cannot certify your training. Removals by state
0% of Vermont's Class A schools updated their registry record in 2026; 4 have left their record untouched for over two years.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Vermont?
Programs on Vermont's approved training list post a median of $6,101, with the middle 80% between $4,380 and $7,500. With the permit and license fees, plan on about $6,227 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Vermont?
7 schools in Vermont are registered for Class A training and open to the public, in 7 cities. FMCSA lists 49 Vermont locations as removed.
How do I check that a Vermont school is on the FMCSA registry?
Search the school's name at tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov and confirm its status says Active. Our check-a-school page searches active, removed and under-review records in one box.
Is there free CDL training in Vermont?
Two routes. A workforce board can pay tuition at a school on Vermont's approved training list if you qualify under WIOA, and some carriers train you for free in return for a work commitment. The terms differ, so read the signed agreement before you start.