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CDL schools in Bellingham, Washington
2 schools in Bellingham 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 Bellingham on Washington's approved training list runs $1,900 to $4,660, with a $3,445 median across 4 programs. Truck drivers in the Bellingham, WA area earn a median $61,890 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Washington training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Bellingham; 2 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Washington permit ($40) and CDL ($156). Medical exam extra.
Bellingham training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Bellingham, WA area; 1,200 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Bellingham
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 12 active registrants in Bellingham: 11 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only); 1 ticks "open to the public" but is not a school that takes students: 1 school district or public school program.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus CDL, Inc. 4722 Pacific Hwy | Theory · range · road | 2025-09-02 | $1,900 to $4,245 | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 360-318-7617 |
| USA Truck Driving School LLC 5543 Wa-539 | Theory · range · road | 2024-08-27 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 360-988-3434 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Washington's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Bellingham
| School | City | Miles from Bellingham | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Made TDS, Inc. | Ferndale, WA | 7 | 2025-09-25 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Bellingham's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Bellingham
3 programs in Bellingham posted tuition to Washington's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 4 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus CDL Incorporated | CDL Refresher Training | $1,900 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| Pegasus CDL Incorporated | Upgrade to Class A | $2,645 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| Pegasus CDL Incorporated | CDL Class A | $4,245 | $0 | 74% | 74% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Washington fees: commercial learner permit $40, skills test $175, class a license (8 years) $156 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Bellingham
A Washington workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list Washington sites. Washington terms · all carriers
Check a Bellingham school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 12 Bellingham 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. 114 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 96,395 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Bellingham?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $1,900 to $4,660, median $3,445. With Washington's permit and license, about $3,641 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Bellingham?
2 locations are registered in Bellingham for Class A training, and 3 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 Bellingham 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 Bellingham
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Bellingham. All Washington cities