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CDL schools in Appleton, Wisconsin
1 school in Appleton is on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and takes students from the public. The one program within 25 miles of Appleton on Wisconsin's approved training list posts $1,696 tuition.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Wisconsin training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Appleton; 1 teaches theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Wisconsin permit ($30) and CDL ($74). Medical exam extra.
Appleton training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
BLS lists no wage for this area.
Every registered Class A school in Appleton
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 8 active registrants in Appleton: 8 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Valley Technical College 1825 N. Bluemound Dr | Theory · range · road | 2023-01-03 | $1,696 | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 920-996-2889 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Wisconsin's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Appleton
| School | City | Miles from Appleton | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Horse CDL School inc Classroom | Greenville, WI | 3 | 2025-10-03 | not posted |
| Dark Horse CDL School Larsen | Larsen, WI | 12 | 2025-10-03 | not posted |
| Rick Liebergen CDL Training | Seymour, WI | 21 | 2025-07-21 | not posted |
| Fox Valley Technical College | Chilton, WI | 24 | 2021-07-02 | not posted |
| NWTC Corporate Training & Economic Development (CTED) | Green Bay, WI | 24 | 2025-06-19 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Appleton's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Appleton
1 program nearest Appleton posted tuition to Wisconsin's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers the one program within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | City | Miles | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Valley Technical College | Truck Driving | Appleton, WI | 0 | $1,696 | $564 | 93% | 77% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Wisconsin fees: commercial learner permit $30, skills test $150, class a license (8 years) $74 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Appleton
A Wisconsin workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list Wisconsin sites. Wisconsin terms · all carriers
Check a Appleton school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 3 Appleton 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. 91 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 75,452 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Appleton?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $1,696, median $1,696. With Wisconsin's permit and license, about $1,800 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Appleton?
1 location is registered in Appleton for Class A training, and 6 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 Appleton 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 Appleton
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Appleton. All Wisconsin cities