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CDL schools in Tacoma, Washington
5 schools in Tacoma 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 Tacoma on Washington's approved training list runs $1,800 to $12,287, with a $4,797 median across 43 programs. Truck drivers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area earn a median $71,240 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Washington training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Tacoma; 5 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Washington permit ($40) and CDL ($156). Medical exam extra.
Tacoma training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area; 21,230 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Tacoma
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 14 active registrants in Tacoma: 12 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only); 2 tick "open to the public" but are not schools that take students: 2 school districts and public school programs.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drm CDL Training 7811 Portland Ave E | Theory · range · road | 2026-04-07 | $5,110 | Class A only | 253-324-1243 |
| Toro Trucking Academy 1321 109th Street E | Theory · range · road | 2026-01-09 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 253-212-9463 |
| Eliteone Academy LLC 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd Suite 403 | Theory · range · road | 2025-08-18 | not posted | Class A only | 206-832-6168 |
| Tacoma Truck School LLC 10200 Pacific Ave | Theory · range · road | 2025-08-06 | not posted | Class B | 253-800-0777 |
| Commercial Truck Driving Program 2201 S 78th St | Theory · range · road | 2022-02-01 | $1,985 | Class B, Passenger, Hazmat | 253-680-7486 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Washington's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Tacoma
| School | City | Miles from Tacoma | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Driver School | Lakewood, WA | 4 | 2021-12-13 | $3,061 |
| Clover Park Technical College | Lakewood, WA | 4 | 2026-08-13 | not posted |
| New Sound CDL School | Fife, WA | 5 | 2025-02-24 | not posted |
| National Standard Trucking School | Milton, WA | 6 | 2026-01-21 | not posted |
| Troops Into Transportation - Washington | Jblm, WA | 8 | 2024-04-04 | not posted |
| Commercial Driver School | Auburn, WA | 12 | 2021-12-13 | not posted |
| A Class Training | Auburn, WA | 14 | 2024-01-29 | $2,000 |
| CDL Avenue | Kent, WA | 15 | 2026-05-11 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Tacoma's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Tacoma
2 programs in Tacoma posted tuition to Washington's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 43 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates Technical College | Commercial Truck Driving | $1,985 | $586 | 21% | 61% |
| DRM CDL Training | Class A CDL | $5,110 | $0 | 100% | 81% |
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 Tacoma
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 Tacoma school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 8 Tacoma 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. 394 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 229,816 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Tacoma?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $1,800 to $12,287, median $4,797. With Washington's permit and license, about $4,993 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Tacoma?
5 locations are registered in Tacoma for Class A training, and 19 are within 25 miles of the city. 2 updated their registry record in 2026, and 1 has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Tacoma 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 Tacoma
Also within 35 miles: Lakewood, WA (2); Fife, WA (1); Milton, WA (1); Jblm, WA (1); Auburn, WA (2); Olympia, WA (2); Port Orchard, WA (1); Renton, WA (1); Shelton, WA (1). All Washington cities