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CDL schools in Ladysmith, Wisconsin
1 school in Ladysmith is on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and takes students from the public. The one program within 25 miles of Ladysmith on Wisconsin's approved training list posts $6,000 tuition. Truck drivers in the nonmetro part of Northwestern Wisconsin earn a median $57,280 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Wisconsin training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Ladysmith; none teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Wisconsin permit ($30) and CDL ($74). Medical exam extra.
FMCSA hasn't removed any training providers in Ladysmith.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the nonmetro part of Northwestern Wisconsin; 940 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Ladysmith
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 2 active registrants in Ladysmith: 2 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Horse CDL School Ladysmith 1602 Lake Ave W | Part of Class A | 2026-08-17 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus | 715-312-0003 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Wisconsin's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Ladysmith
| School | City | Miles from Ladysmith | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Valley CDL Academy LLC | Holcombe, WI | 15 | 2025-12-08 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Ladysmith's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Ladysmith
1 program nearest Ladysmith 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hands-On Driving, Incorporated | Hands On Driving Incorporated | Holcombe, WI | 15 | $6,000 | $0 | 88% | 91% |
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 Ladysmith
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 Ladysmith school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Ladysmith. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 13 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 3,172 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Ladysmith?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $6,000, median $6,000. With Wisconsin's permit and license, about $6,104 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Ladysmith?
1 location is registered in Ladysmith for Class A training, and 2 are within 25 miles of the city. 1 updated its registry record in 2026, and none has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Ladysmith. All Wisconsin cities