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Southern Union State Community College
301 Lake Condy Road, Opelika, AL 36801
Southern Union State Community College is on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry with one location in Opelika, AL, offering Class A theory, range and public-road training. Status Active, record updated July 22, 2026.
Its own row on Alabama's training list posts $4,500 tuition.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · Alabama training list · BLS wages May 2025
Phone 334-742-2977
Lowest posted tuition, plus $300 supplies
Registry record updated
Other Class A school within 25 miles, 50% updated in 2026
Driver pay, Auburn-Opelika, AL
Registry record
| Training provider | Southern Union State Community College |
| Record last updated | July 22, 2026 |
| Classes | Class A theoryClass A rangeClass A public roadClass BPassengerSchool busHazmat theory |
| Under review | No |
Source: FMCSA registry, Oct 5, 2026.
Posted tuition, length and results
Southern Union State Community College's own row on Alabama's training list, the one workforce boards pay from.
| Program | Course | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Union Community College | Tractor Trailer Truck Driver Training | $4,500 | $300 | 93% | 44% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
2 programs within 50 miles post tuition from $4,050 to $4,450, median $4,250; the Alabama median is $3,500.
Alabama fees: commercial learner permit $36, skills test $20, class a license $66 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
The area around Opelika
1 other Class A school is registered within 25 miles of Southern Union State Community College.
Heavy truck drivers in the Auburn-Opelika, AL area earn a median $49,210 a year (middle 80%: $38,830 to $78,020); 1,090 hold those jobs (BLS, May 2025).
69 for-hire trucking companies are based in Opelika (FMCSA company census).
3 Opelika training providers are on FMCSA's removed list.
All CDL schools in Opelika, AL · All CDL schools in Alabama
Nearby schools
| School | City | Distance | Registry updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Truck Driving Academy | Valley, AL | 14.3 mi | 2024-12-18 |
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