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Truck Driver Institute
140 Railroad Ave, Pajaro, CA 95076
Truck Driver Institute is on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry with one location in Pajaro, CA, offering Class A theory, range and public-road training. Status Active, record updated April 1, 2022.
Its own row on California's training list posts $7,225 tuition. Its registry record has been untouched since April 1, 2022: call to confirm it is still enrolling.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · California training list · BLS wages May 2025
Phone 831-724-6100
Lowest posted tuition, plus $283 supplies
Record updated, over 2 years ago
Other Class A schools within 25 miles, 0% updated in 2026
Driver pay, Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Registry record
| Training provider | Truck Driver Institute |
| Record last updated | April 1, 2022 over 2 years |
| Classes | Class A theoryClass A rangeClass A public road |
| Under review | No |
Source: FMCSA registry, Oct 5, 2026.
Posted tuition, length and results
Truck Driver Institute's own row on California's training list, the one workforce boards pay from.
| Program | Course | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver Institute | Semi-Tractor Trailer Driver | $7,225 | $283 | 75% | 83% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
4 programs within 50 miles post tuition from $6,280 to $10,396, median $7,551; the California median is $5,875.
California fees: class a license $100 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
The area around Pajaro
3 other Class A schools are registered within 25 miles of Truck Driver Institute, 2 of them within 10 miles.
Heavy truck drivers in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA area earn a median $59,500 a year (middle 80%: $39,120 to $81,470); 750 hold those jobs (BLS, May 2025).
All CDL schools in Pajaro, CA · All CDL schools in California
Nearby schools
| School | City | Distance | Registry updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTS Training Academy, Inc. | Watsonville, CA | 2.3 mi | 2022-03-21 |
| PJ Trucking Academy | Watsonville, CA | 5.1 mi | 2025-12-16 |
| Coastal Trucking Institute, LLC | Salinas, CA | 14.5 mi | 2022-03-22 |
Check Truck Driver Institute before you pay
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