CDL truck driving training · Sacramento, CA
CDL schools in Sacramento offer local Class A truck training, Class B courses and school bus driver preparation. Compare registered training locations, published course lengths and tuition before you plan your permit and skills tests.
Compare local programs below; the DMV issues your CDL after the required tests. The check line under each school links to its FMCSA registry search, checked October 27, 2026 for public enrollment, training type and absence of an In Review flag.
19 local programs listed
| School | Program | Credential | Length | Schedule | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving AcademySacramento, CAFMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A theory, range and road Class B-to-A upgrades are also listed at this yard. Registry checked October 27, 2026: Class A theory, range and road. School page | CDL Class A | Class A CDL | 4-5 weeks | Hybrid: online theory; Sacramento yard Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Ask school |
| 2nd Chanz Truckin AcademySacramento, CAFMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A theory, range and road The school also lists Class B and passenger training. Its office page lists 2251 Florin Road, Suite 67; the registry lists Northgate Boulevard yards. Confirm your assigned yard. Registry checked October 27, 2026: Class A theory, range and road. School page | Class A CDL Training | Class A CDL | 4-6 weeks; 160 hours | Ask school | Ask school |
| Ali's Truck Driving SchoolSacramento, CAFMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B theory, range and road The school's website did not load when checked on October 27, 2026. Call to confirm the current course length, tuition and next start. Registry checked October 27, 2026: Class A and B theory, range and road. | Commercial Truck Driving Classes | Ask school | Ask school | Ask school | |
| Easy Affordable Truck AcademySacramento, CAFMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B theory, range and road The published track covers Class A and B; an 80-hour refresher is listed separately. Ask for your course's complete tuition sheet. Registry checked October 27, 2026: Class A and B theory, range and road. School page | OTR Truck Driver | Class A and B | 4 weeks; 160 clock hours (3 weeks of training, DMV appointment in week 4) | Flexible, rolling classes year-round; morning, evening and Saturday options | Ask school |
| J&R Trucking SchoolSacramento, CAFMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B theory, range and road The school lists permit preparation, endorsements, trailer handling and road driving. Registry checked October 27, 2026: Class A and B theory, range and road. School page | Advanced Tractor/Trailer | 160 Hour Diploma | 160 hours | Ask school | $4,109.75 tuition; $7,000 total program charges (2026 school catalog, Charges: Tuition & Fees) |
| J&R Trucking SchoolSacramento, CAFMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B theory, range and road The catalog describes this course for adults with some truck driving experience. Registry checked October 27, 2026: Class A and B theory, range and road. School page | Standard Tractor/Trailer | 48 Hour Diploma | 48 hours | Ask school | $1,695 tuition; $4,500 total program charges (2026 school catalog, Charges: Tuition & Fees) |
| MTS Training AcademySacramento, CAFMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B theory, range and road The school also lists Class B Bus Driver and Class B Truck Driver courses at 50 hours each, plus school bus and transit options. Admissions publishes regular starts, typically within 1-2 weeks after requirements are met. Registry checked October 27, 2026: Class A and B theory, range and road. School page | Class A Truck Driver (Hybrid) | Certificate | 160 hours | Hybrid; full-time, part-time, evening and weekend options; classes begin monthly | $8,298 course cost (program catalog, October 1, 2026-September 30, 2027) |
| Western Pacific Truck SchoolSacramento, CAFMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B theory, range and road Class B Commercial Drivers License training is also listed. Check the Sacramento entry on the day or night calendar for the next cohort. Registry checked October 27, 2026: Class A and B theory, range and road. School page | Tractor/Trailer Operator Program | Certificate of Completion | 160 hours | Day and evening classes; in-person and hybrid options; 2026 calendars published | $7,250 tuition; $8,500 total program cost (2026 school catalog, page 17) |
| Western Trucking AcademySacramento, CAFMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A range and road only The registry lists a Sacramento yard at 5034 Joyce Lane. The school's published office is 300 Harding Blvd Suite 113, Roseville, CA 95678. Confirm the lesson location and separate theory provider. Registry checked October 27, 2026: Class A range and road only. School page | Class “A” CDL | Class “A” CDL | Ask school | Ask school | Ask school |
| Western Truck SchoolWest Sacramento, CAFMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B theory, range and road Class A includes 40 classroom and 120 field hours; Class B includes 40 classroom and 40 field hours. Registry checked October 27, 2026: Class A and B theory, range and road. School page | Class A CDL Program; Class B CDL Program | Class A CDL; Class B CDL | Class A: 160 hours; Class B: 80 hours | Ask school | Ask school |
| 1 on 1 Truck AcademyWest Sacramento, CAFMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B theory, range and road The school lists 10 public-road hours in each course and teaches on manual and automatic vehicles. Confirm promotional terms before paying. Registry checked October 27, 2026: Class A and B theory, range and road. School page | Class A CDL Program; Class B CDL Program | Certificate of Graduation and official transcript | Class A: 120 hours; Class B: 90 hours; approximately 4 weeks (2026 catalog estimate) | Hybrid theory; training 7 days a week, with evening and weekend options | $7,250 tuition; $7,500 total (2026 catalog); $2,500 limited-time paid-in-full cash special, conditions apply (homepage, checked October 27, 2026) |
| Pacific Truck SchoolWest Sacramento, CAFMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B theory, range and road The school publishes pre-trip inspection and road-test preparation within its Class A packages. Registry checked October 27, 2026: Class A and B theory, range and road. School page | Perfect Plus Training Program; CDL Class A – Fast Track Package | CDL Class A License | Perfect Plus: 4-6 weeks; Fast Track: 3 weeks | Fast Track: evening and weekend classes available | Ask school |
| Multipurpose Driving School, LLCWest Sacramento, CAFMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B theory, range and road The school publishes individual instruction and a West Capitol Avenue satellite location. Ask which address your range and road sessions use. Registry checked October 27, 2026: Class A and B theory, range and road. School page | CDL Truck Driving School | Ask school | Ask school | Ask school | |
| Xpert Trucking SchoolNorth Highlands, CAFMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B range and road only The school advertises daily theory starts. Its local registry entry lists range and road training only; ask which registered provider supplies and reports the online theory. Registry checked October 27, 2026: Class A and B range and road only. School page | CDL Driving Program | Class A & Class B | Ask school | Hybrid: online theory; weekday and weekend behind-the-wheel sessions | Ask school |
| TEOFT (Training & Employment Of Truckers)Elk Grove, CAFMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A theory, range and road The school describes automatic-transmission training, theory, simulator practice and individual public-road instruction. Registry checked October 27, 2026: Class A theory, range and road. School page | ENTRY-LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING (ELDT) - CDL TRAINING | Class A | 45-60 days | 3 or 5 days weekly; morning, afternoon or evening 4-hour sessions | $3,500 including truck and trailer rental (school course page, checked October 27, 2026) |
| Folsom Cordova Unified School DistrictRancho Cordova, CAFMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class B, passenger and school bus theory, range and road Employment-linked paid training for selected applicants. The training page gives minimums of 20 classroom and 20 driving hours; the current posting describes a longer program and accepts applications through November 20, 2026. Registry checked October 27, 2026: Class B, passenger and school bus theory, range and road. School page | SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM | Approximately 100 hours over about 1-2 months (current district recruitment posting) | Ask school | No training fee; paid training (district training page, checked October 27, 2026) | |
| DTL Truck Driving SchoolWoodland, CAFMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B theory, range and road The school's website describes classroom lessons, vehicle inspections and practical driving. It does not publish course length or tuition on the page reviewed. Registry checked October 27, 2026: Class A and B theory, range and road. School page | Classroom Instruction; Hands-on Training | Ask school | Ask school | Ask school | |
| AAA Academy, LLCDixon, CAFMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A theory, range and road A clock hour is 50 contact minutes. The school requires a CLP before enrollment; confirm current third-party charges. Registry checked October 27, 2026: Class A theory, range and road. School page | Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) Tractor with Trailer | Certificate | 4 weeks (20 days); 150 clock hours | Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | $6,500 tuition; $6,760 published estimated total charges (September 2026 school catalog) |
| Rocklin Unified School DistrictRocklin, CAFMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class B, passenger and school bus theory, range and road Employment-linked instruction for selected applicants. The district advertises driver openings and requires orientation, medical clearance, fingerprint screening, drug testing and first aid certification. Request the next orientation date. Registry checked October 27, 2026: Class B, passenger and school bus theory, range and road. School page | School Bus Driver | 40 hours: 20 classroom and 20 behind the wheel | Ask school | Free training for new drivers (district transportation page, checked October 27, 2026) |
Sacramento campuses first, then nearby cities. Details come from each school's website; costs and start dates change, so confirm with the school.
160 Driving Academy pairs online classroom work with local truck practice at its Juliesse Avenue yard in Sacramento.
FMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A theory, range and road2nd Chanz Truckin combines classroom instruction, pre-trip practice, vehicle handling and public-road driving in its Class A course.
FMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A theory, range and roadAli's Truck Driving School offers commercial truck and bus instruction from its Del Paso Boulevard location in Sacramento.
FMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B theory, range and roadEasy Affordable Truck Academy lists an OTR truck driver course and a separate refresher at its Sacramento Gerber Road facility.
FMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B theory, range and roadJ&R Trucking School offers two Class A course lengths, with permit preparation and trailer handling included in each curriculum.
FMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B theory, range and roadJ&R's Standard Tractor/Trailer program is designed for adults with some truck driving experience and includes classroom, yard and road instruction.
FMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B theory, range and roadMTS Training Academy lists a Sacramento campus and teaches commercial vehicle operation through classroom work, yard practice and road driving.
FMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B theory, range and roadWestern Pacific Truck School's Sacramento location offers tractor-trailer instruction with published annual calendars for daytime and nighttime students.
FMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B theory, range and roadWestern Trucking Academy advertises individual lessons using manual six-gear vehicles and offers truck rental for the DMV examination.
FMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A range and road onlyWestern Truck School's West Sacramento campus lists separate tractor-trailer and straight-truck courses, with classroom and field hours specified.
FMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B theory, range and road1 on 1 Truck Academy combines permit instruction, ELDT theory and practical driving evaluations at its West Sacramento training location.
FMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B theory, range and roadPacific Truck School advertises two Class A training packages from its Houston Street facility, including an intensive fast-track option.
FMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B theory, range and roadMultipurpose Driving School publishes a Northport Drive campus and a separate West Capitol Avenue satellite for its West Sacramento operation.
FMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B theory, range and roadXpert Trucking School offers individual behind-the-wheel instruction with weekday and weekend sessions at its North Highlands training yard.
FMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B range and road onlyTEOFT teaches automatic-truck operation and includes equipment rental within its published entry-level driver training course price in Elk Grove.
FMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A theory, range and roadFolsom Cordova Unified trains school bus driver candidates through classroom instruction and supervised driving, with district instructors on staff.
FMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class B, passenger and school bus theory, range and roadDTL Truck Driving School teaches safety rules and truck handling from a North East Street location in Woodland.
FMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A and B theory, range and roadAAA Academy provides a tractor-trailer training program in Dixon and requires applicants to obtain their learner's permit before enrolling.
FMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class A theory, range and roadRocklin Unified provides new school bus driver training and publishes a forty-hour classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction requirement.
FMCSA Training Provider Registry: Class B, passenger and school bus theory, range and roadPick the vehicle class and endorsements your work requires. FMCSA explains the license classes and training sequence; California DMV sets age 18 for eligible intrastate work and 21 for interstate commerce or hazardous materials.
Follow the California DMV CLP checklist. It includes a California Class C license, identity documents, medical requirements, an application fee and the required knowledge tests.
Search the FMCSA Training Provider Registry for the actual yard and your training type. Check that the location supplies theory, range and road instruction as needed, and check any notice shown on its record.
FMCSA requires registered-provider ELDT for first-time Class A or B applicants and certain first endorsements. The provider submits your completion record electronically; FMCSA's licensing guide explains how to check it.
DMV requires at least 14 days with your CLP before the skills test. Bring the correct vehicle and pass the vehicle inspection, basic control skills and road test.
In May 2025, BLS estimated 10,960 heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver jobs (SOC 53-3032) in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. Median wages were $29.24 per hour and $60,810 per year. The figures come from BLS OEWS metro data and describe employed drivers across the region.
These figures are a reference for comparing training expenses. They do not describe a particular carrier's starting offer. BLS defines the median as the point where half earn more and half earn less. When talking with a carrier, ask how paid miles or hours are counted, how often you would be home, and which experience requirements apply to the position.
TEOFT publishes a $3,500 ELDT course including equipment rental. 1 on 1 Truck Academy advertises a conditional $2,500 paid-in-full cash special; its 2026 catalog lists $7,250 standard tuition and $7,500 total charges. J&R's 2026 catalog lists $1,695 Standard tuition ($4,500 total) and $4,109.75 Advanced tuition ($7,000 total). Prices were checked October 27, 2026. Request a written total that separates tuition, testing and medical expenses.
Ask Sacramento Works about WIOA eligibility through a local Job Center before paying. Check FAFSA/Pell eligibility with the school; SETA's provider list marks several CDL programs as ineligible for Pell. Eligible veterans can check a specific program in the GI Bill Comparison Tool. Folsom Cordova Unified offers employment-linked paid school bus training without a training fee.
FMCSA's ELDT rules cover first-time Class A and Class B applicants, a Class B-to-A upgrade and certain first endorsements. Required training must come from a registered provider. Check the specific location and training type before paying, then confirm that your completed training appears in your federal record before your test.
California DMV allows eligible drivers ages 18-20 to drive commercially within California when the cargo does not originate outside the state. Interstate commerce and hazardous materials work require age 21. Ask a school about its own admission rules, then ask prospective employers about the kind of freight and routes they use.
160 Driving Academy's Sacramento page lists four to five weeks. 2nd Chanz Truckin publishes four to six weeks and 160 hours for Class A training. AAA Academy lists four weeks, 20 days and 150 clock hours. Ask how your permit status, attendance and test appointment affect your actual finish date.
Some local courses are hybrid. 160 Driving Academy publishes online classroom theory with a Sacramento training yard. FMCSA's licensing guide describes the required registered-provider training and in-vehicle skills test. Verify both theory and behind-the-wheel providers when they are different organizations, and ask who will report each completed part.
Folsom Cordova Unified publishes paid school bus driver training without a training fee. Rocklin Unified also advertises free training for new drivers. These routes focus on school buses and include screening requirements. Contact the transportation department about current selection and orientation dates, and ask which costs outside instruction you would still pay.
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Call the schools that fit your travel range and request a written start date, complete price and breakdown of your own driving hours.