Most CDL school websites hide their prices behind a phone call. We think that's backwards — you can't plan a career change around a mystery number. So here are the real figures.
What CDL school costs nationally
Across the U.S., CDL programs run roughly $3,000 to $10,000, with most full programs landing between $3,000 and $8,000. Private schools in big metros trend toward the top of that range, and total out-of-pocket (tuition + licensing + living costs during training) can push near $9,000.
What Moov charges in Orlando — no phone call required
- Class A — Manual (unrestricted CDL): $4,000
- Class A — Automatic: $3,500
- Class B — Manual or Automatic: $2,800
- Every program includes the final CDL test — pre-trip, backing, and road.
The state fees on top
- Florida CDL issuance: $75
- Knowledge retest $10 · Skills retest $20 (if you need one)
- Endorsements: $7 each (Hazmat also requires an $85.25 TSA background check)
- DOT physical: typically $75–$150 depending on the clinic
The hidden costs to watch for elsewhere
- Truck rental for the skills test — some schools charge hundreds extra on test day.
- Retest fees at full price — ask what happens if you don't pass the first time.
- 'Fast' programs that get purged — the FMCSA has removed 7,000+ schools from its training registry since late 2025. Tuition at a school that gets removed is money gone. Verify any school here.
- Automatic-only pricing that looks cheaper — until you factor in the E restriction limiting which jobs you can take. See automatic vs. manual.
Is it worth it?
The national median wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers was $57,440/year (BLS, May 2024). Against a one-time $2,800–$4,000 tuition finished in about 4 weeks, CDL training remains one of the fastest tuition-to-career paybacks in any trade.
Know the price. Know the timeline. Start moving.
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