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How do I compare CDL schools side by side?
It depends on your license class, location, schedule, total cost and funding eligibility. Choose schools in your state, compare their listed training and published program details, then ask each for an itemized quote and actual driving time. Missing information is a question to resolve, and a registry listing does not certify quality or confirm current enrollment.
Choose two or three schools to build your own comparison. Your answers are computed in your browser and never sent anywhere by this tool; it only downloads a static catalog file for the state you choose. Anonymous tool-use metrics contain no school selections.
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Example: California programs, not your selection. Build your shortlist above to replace this example.
Prices apply only to the named program at that school. Confirm fees and availability directly. A highlighted row means the catalog entries differ; it is not a recommendation.
| What to compare | 1 on 1 Truck Academy | Shasta College |
|---|---|---|
| LocationDifferent | 3602 West Capital Ave, West Sacramento, West Sacramento, CA, 95691 FMCSA TPR · as of | 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA, 96003 FMCSA TPR · as of |
| License classes offered | Class A, Class B FMCSA TPR · as of | Class A, Class B FMCSA TPR · as of |
| Program types and listed componentsDifferent | Class A: Classroom or online theory, On-road driving, Yard driving practice; Class B: Classroom or online theory, On-road driving, Yard driving practice; Hazardous Materials: Classroom or online theory FMCSA TPR · as of | Class A: Classroom or online theory, On-road driving, Yard driving practice; Class B: Classroom or online theory, On-road driving, Yard driving practice FMCSA TPR · as of |
| Published priceDifferent | Class A (120 hours) and Class B (90 hours) The standard total is $7,500 for either program, including $250 registration. Repeat DMV appointments after the first cost extra. School source · as of | Community Education, Class A The listed course fee is $3,500. Ask whether licensing and screening expenses are included. School source · as of |
| Program lengthDifferent | Class A (120 hours) and Class B (90 hours) Class A takes 120 hours. Class B takes 90 hours. School source · as of | Community Education, Class A The course can take as little as two weeks and up to four weeks, depending on the learner’s progress. School source · as of |
| ELDT registry listing | Listed in the registry snapshot; confirm current status. FMCSA TPR · as of | Listed in the registry snapshot; confirm current status. FMCSA TPR · as of |
| Financing | Unknown — financing terms are not recorded in this catalog. | Unknown — financing terms are not recorded in this catalog. |
| WIOA approval | Unknown — course approval is not recorded in this catalog. | Unknown — course approval is not recorded in this catalog. |
| VA approval | Unknown — course approval is not recorded in this catalog. | Unknown — course approval is not recorded in this catalog. |
| Contact / websiteDifferent | (916) 380-1218 · https://1on1truckacademy.com/ FMCSA TPR · as of | (530) 395-8628 · https://www.shastacollege.edu/ FMCSA TPR · as of |
Next: confirm your state’s licensing steps and ask each school the questions below.
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A checklist for every school
| Compare | Ask for | When it is unknown |
|---|---|---|
| License and training scope | Your exact license class, endorsements, theory, range and public-road instruction. | Check the location’s current FMCSA Training Provider Registry record. Catalog snapshot as of . |
| Total price | A written quote separating tuition, permit, medical, testing, retest and equipment charges. | Not published — ask for an itemized quote. Never substitute another school’s price. |
| Schedule and length | Start date, attendance pattern, completion requirements and behind-the-wheel time. | Ask the school; clock hours and calendar weeks describe different things. |
| Financing / WIOA / VA | Written terms and confirmation that your exact course is eligible. | Unknown unless supported by a program source. A registry listing is not funding approval. |
| Outcomes and contract | How results are measured, the enrollment agreement and refund policy. | Ask for evidence; this catalog does not publish school pass or placement rates. |
Questions to ask each school
- What is your job placement rate, which graduates does it include, and how is it verified?
- What is your skills-test pass rate, and does it count first attempts or retests?
- What is the refund policy if I leave, fail a test or cannot start?
- How much behind-the-wheel time will I personally drive, separately from observation?
- What is the student-to-truck ratio during range and road training?
Read the comparison’s limits and sources
The FMCSA Training Provider Registry snapshot is dated . It supplies locations, contact details, listed classes and training components. It does not establish current public enrollment, school quality or funding approval.
Published prices and lengths come from the existing catalog’s school-published program records, with their original source links and checked dates shown in the table. “Not published” means not recorded in this catalog; it does not mean the school has no published information elsewhere.
The tool uses the same reviewed catalog as the school finder. It excludes hidden locations and merged records. Contact websites are shown as catalog text; use each school profile for its audited contact links.
Shared links include a state and school slugs. If a link contains only school slugs, choose their state to load them. Unavailable schools are not silently replaced.
Turn your shortlist into a decision
- Open the school profiles and confirm the training address.
- Use the school selection guide and ELDT guide to check scope and written terms.
- Review CDL training costs and funding routes, then request itemized quotes directly.
- Prepare with the general knowledge practice test while checking enrollment.
Browse schools near you or all state directories. For the example above, see California schools and California’s licensing steps.
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