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CDL schools in Chester, Vermont
1 school in Chester 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 Chester on Vermont's approved training list runs $5,000 to $9,150, with a $5,400 median across 6 programs. Truck drivers in the nonmetro part of Southern Vermont earn a median $58,380 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Vermont training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Chester; none teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Vermont permit ($18) and CDL ($108). Medical exam extra.
FMCSA hasn't removed any training providers in Chester.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the nonmetro part of Southern Vermont; 1,130 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Chester
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 1 active registrant in Chester: 1 is private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Driver Training LLC 1987 Rockingham Rd. | Part of Class A | 2023-05-16 | $5,300 to $7,500 | Class B | 802-463-9194 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Vermont's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Chester
| School | City | Miles from Chester | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patten's (197 NH Route 10) | Croydon, NH | 22 | 2026-01-15 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Chester's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Chester
2 programs in Chester posted tuition to Vermont's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 6 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Driver Training LLC. | CDL B | $5,300 | $0 | 96% | 100% |
| Northeast Driver Training LLC | Class A CDL | $7,500 | $0 | 94% | 39% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Vermont fees: commercial learner permit $18, skills test $29, class a license (4 years) $108 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Chester
A Vermont workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list Vermont sites. Vermont terms · all carriers
Check a Chester school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Chester. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 7 for-hire trucking companies are based here.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Chester?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $5,000 to $9,150, median $5,400. With Vermont's permit and license, about $5,526 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Chester?
1 location is registered in Chester for Class A training, and 2 are within 25 miles of the city. No school here updated its registry record in 2026, and 1 has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Chester 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 Chester
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Chester. All Vermont cities