CDS TRACTOR TRAILER TRAINING - WOODFORD
Woodford+1 540-582-8200
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CDL schools in Richmond
Research commercial-driver training across the Richmond metro area and build a shortlist based on verified facts—not paid rankings.
AREA COVEREDRichmond metro
LICENSE PATHSClass A · Class B
FEDERAL REQUIREMENTELDT when applicable
Build your shortlist ↓Choose a school by verified licensing, training time and total cost.
Start with schools you can realistically attend, then compare state authorization, FMCSA Training Provider Registry status, supervised driving practice, testing arrangements and every fee in writing.
IMPORTANT BEFORE YOU ENROLL
Verify that the school is properly licensed.
State education or career-school authorization helps confirm that a paid training provider and its location may legally operate. Checking before you sign can reduce the risk of unapproved instruction, unclear refund terms or unusable training records.
01Check the exact legal name and training address.
02Confirm your Class A or Class B program is covered.
03Save the current listing and written enrollment terms.
TWO SEPARATE CHECKSCheck the FMCSA Training Provider Registry
Also verify authorization with the applicable Virginia education, workforce or career-school agency.
RICHMOND PROVIDER DIRECTORY
CDL schools and training providers
38 provider records shown
School & contactVerificationEducation licenseWebsite
160 Driving Academy - Richmond
Ashland
CDL training providerFMCSA-listed*
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Contact school directlySafe Smart CDL Training
Service area not listed+1 713-816-0967
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyELDT Academy, LLC - Travelling CDL Instructors
Service area not listed+1 855-353-8235
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyThe academy
Service area not listed+1 410-240-6201
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyBell CDL INSTRUCTION
Service area not listed+1 304-888-1546
CDL training provider
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Contact school directly1st Premier Trucking Academy
Service area not listed+1 601-658-9525
CDL training provider
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Contact school directly1 Mile At A Time Trucking & Training LLC
Service area not listed+1 504-708-9541
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyPrecision Driver Training LLC.
Service area not listed+1 540-876-0289
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyCheapest ELDT only 2500 for CDL
Service area not listed+1 609-666-4907
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyELDT Solutions - On Site CDL Training
Service area not listed+1 319-389-9178
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyEclipse DOT
Service area not listed+1 970-749-9449
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyThe CDL Coach
Service area not listed+1 470-536-8833
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyFive Star Driver Training and Safety Consulting
Service area not listed+1 563-210-9936
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyBuchanan County Public Schools
Service area not listed+1 276-935-4551
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyWay The Bald Rolls
Service area not listed+1 336-264-4421
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyAdvanced CDL Solutions LLC
Service area not listed+1 816-547-9011
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyBussard Enterprises, LLC
Service area not listed+1 443-286-0889
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyALS
Service area not listed+1 304-561-8787
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyG and O Transport LLC
Service area not listed+1 888-320-4744
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlySpencer Summitt, LLC
Service area not listed+1 304-389-0510
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyKulish III Enterprises
Service area not listed+1 412-310-0263
CDL training provider
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Contact school directly5 STAR CDL TRAINING LLC
Richmond+1 804-447-7076
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyRichmond Public Schools Pupal Transportation
Richmond+1 804-218-0557
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlySwift Driving Academy VA
Henrico+1 804-956-6871
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyAncora for Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA)
Henrico+1 866-937-1850
CDL training provider
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Contact school directly160 Driving Academy - Richmond Classroom
Midlothian+1 804-292-2505
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyTJ and Friends Smith System CDL Training
Midlothian+1 804-501-9209
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyCDS TRACTOR TRAILER TRAINING
Chester+1 844-654-2235
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyTJ and Friends Smith System CDL Training School
Doswell+1 804-501-9209
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyPetersburg City Public Schools
Petersburg+1 804-720-8097
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyRoad Safety CDL Training School / Petersburg
Petersburg+1 804-861-0151
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyWest Point Public Schools
West Point+1 804-843-4368
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyKing & Queen Public Schools
Mattaponi+1 804-785-5981
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyRappahannock Community College
Tappahannock+1 804-725-8227
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlySVCC Truck Driver Training School
Blackstone+1 434-292-1650
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyRappahannock Community College/Glenns
Saluda+1 804-758-6730
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyKenston Forest School
Blackstone+1 434-292-8790
CDL training provider
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Contact school directly*FMCSA listing and state education licensing are separate checks. Confirm the exact legal name, location, program, FMCSA status and state authorization before enrollment. Duplicate records were removed.
RICHMOND STUDENT GUIDE
What to compare beyond tuition
Commute and schedule
Confirm start times, weekend or evening availability, attendance rules and makeup policies.
Training format
Separate theory, range, road driving and observation time; ask how many students share each truck.
Testing path
Ask who schedules the skills test, provides the vehicle and charges for retests.
Employment terms
Verify recruiter claims and read any tuition-repayment or employer contract before signing.
Questions students should ask
How much does CDL school cost in Richmond?
Costs vary by license class, length and included services. Request a written total covering tuition, permits, screenings, testing and retests.
Is FMCSA registration the same as a state school license?
No. The FMCSA Training Provider Registry relates to federal ELDT requirements; state authorization is a separate check.
Can workforce funding pay for training?
Some eligible students and approved programs may qualify. Contact the relevant local workforce office before enrolling.
Should I train on a manual transmission?
Manual training may help avoid an automatic-transmission restriction, depending on the vehicle used for your skills test.