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Lower Columbia College
1600 Maple St, Longview, WA 98632
Lower Columbia College is on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry with one location in Longview, WA, offering Class A theory, range and public-road training. Status Active, record updated October 28, 2024.
Its own row on Washington's training list posts $3,950 tuition.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · Washington training list · BLS wages May 2025
Phone 360-442-2601
Lowest posted tuition
Registry record updated
Other Class A schools within 25 miles, 67% updated in 2026
Driver pay, Longview-Kelso, WA
Registry record
| Training provider | Lower Columbia College |
| Record last updated | October 28, 2024 |
| Classes | Class A theoryClass A rangeClass A public roadHazmat theory |
| Under review | No |
Source: FMCSA registry, Oct 5, 2026.
Posted tuition, length and results
Lower Columbia College's own row on Washington's training list, the one workforce boards pay from.
| Program | Course | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Columbia College | Commercial Truck Driving | $3,950 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
6 programs within 50 miles post tuition from $2,875 to $6,625, median $4,823; the Washington median is $4,500.
Washington fees: commercial learner permit $40, skills test $175, class a license (8 years) $156 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
The area around Longview
2 other Class A schools are registered within 25 miles of Lower Columbia College, 1 of them within 10 miles.
Heavy truck drivers in the Longview-Kelso, WA area earn a median $62,930 a year (middle 80%: $49,500 to $84,920); 770 hold those jobs (BLS, May 2025).
44 for-hire trucking companies are based in Longview (FMCSA company census).
4 Longview training providers are on FMCSA's removed list.
All CDL schools in Longview, WA · All CDL schools in Washington
Nearby schools
| School | City | Distance | Registry updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rwcdl | Longview, WA | 1.9 mi | 2026-04-10 |
| Starline CDL School | Woodland, WA | 17.7 mi | 2026-04-15 |
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