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Tidewater Community College
7000 College Drive, Suffolk, VA 23435
Tidewater Community College is on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry with one location in Suffolk, VA, offering Class A theory, range and public-road training. Status Active, record updated July 7, 2022.
Its own rows on Virginia's training list post $4,492 to $6,000 tuition. Its registry record has been untouched since July 7, 2022: call to confirm it is still enrolling.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · Virginia training list · BLS wages May 2025
Phone 757-822-2428 · Website tcc.edu
Lowest posted tuition
Record updated, over 2 years ago
Other Class A schools within 25 miles, 86% updated in 2026
Driver pay, Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
Registry record
| Training provider | Tidewater Community College |
| Record last updated | July 7, 2022 over 2 years |
| Classes | Class A theoryClass A rangeClass A public roadPassengerHazmat theory |
| Under review | No |
Source: FMCSA registry, Oct 5, 2026.
Posted tuition, length and results
Tidewater Community College's own rows on Virginia's training list, the one workforce boards pay from.
| Program | Course | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidewater Community College | Truck Driving | $4,492 | $0 | 98% | 61% |
| Tidewater Community College | Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A | $6,000 | $0 | 100% | 12% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
9 programs within 50 miles post tuition from $4,498 to $6,272, median $6,000; the Virginia median is $4,500.
Virginia fees: commercial learner permit $3, class a license (8 years) $64 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
The area around Suffolk
6 other Class A schools are registered within 25 miles of Tidewater Community College, 3 of them within 10 miles.
Heavy truck drivers in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area earn a median $50,460 a year (middle 80%: $38,180 to $71,930); 7,460 hold those jobs (BLS, May 2025).
161 for-hire trucking companies are based in Suffolk (FMCSA company census).
2 Suffolk training providers are on FMCSA's removed list.
All CDL schools in Suffolk, VA · All CDL schools in Virginia
Nearby schools
| School | City | Distance | Registry updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancora for Tidewater Community College | Suffolk, VA | 0 mi | 2026-09-30 |
| 160 Driving Academy | Norfolk, VA | 9.3 mi | 2026-09-18 |
| Dudley's CDL School | Newport News, VA | 9.6 mi | 2026-04-06 |
| Ancora for Virginia Peninsula Community College | Hampton, VA | 10.8 mi | 2026-09-30 |
| Advanced Technology Institute | Norfolk, VA | 11.5 mi | 2026-07-17 |
Check Tidewater Community College before you pay
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