CDL and truck driving / Michigan / Saginaw
Compare CDL and truck driving programs near Saginaw.
See 4 programs from 2 providers within 30 straight-line miles of Saginaw, including 1 endorsement add-on. Compare reported cost and outcomes, then check current prices and travel time yourself.
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- Distinct providers
- 2
- Full-course tuition range
- $2,400–$5,400
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| Program | Approx. distance | Reported format | Tuition & fees | Length | Completed | Employed after exit | Median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDL Class A 160 Hour Training Course160 Driving Academy · Saginaw, MI | 0.9 mistraight line | In person | $5,025+ $0 books and supplies = $5,025 reported total | 4 weeks | 84%558/668 exits | 61%741/1218 eligible | $12,034second quarter |
| CDL Class A Haz Mat and Tanker EndorsementTri-Area Trucking School · Freeland, MIEndorsement add-on · not a full initial CDL course | 10.5 mistraight line | In person | $175+ $0 books and supplies = $175 reported total | 1 week | 92%36/39 exits | 82%23/28 eligible | $14,159second quarter |
| CDL Class A Training ProgramTri-Area Trucking School · Freeland, MI | 10.5 mistraight line | In person | $5,400+ $0 books and supplies = $5,400 reported total | 4 weeks | 95%325/343 exits | 76%289/378 eligible | $13,497second quarter |
| CDL Class B Training ProgramTri-Area Trucking School · Freeland, MI | 10.5 mistraight line | In person | $2,400+ $0 books and supplies = $2,400 reported total | 1 week | 96%110/115 exits | 87%96/110 eligible | $11,932second quarter |
The reported total adds tuition and fees to books and supplies when both are available; it may exclude other charges and is not a current quote. Earnings are for the second quarter after exit, not annual salary. Employment uses the number eligible for follow-up, which can differ from total exits. Identical figures on multiple provider listings may describe overlapping groups; do not add those counts together. These reported outcomes do not guarantee an individual result. Definitions and limitations
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Among 3 nearby full courses reporting both amounts, CDL Class B Training Program at Tri-Area Trucking School has the lowest reported combined amount: $2,400 ($2,400 tuition and fees + $0 books and supplies). Combined amounts in this screened set range from $2,400 to $5,400. Endorsement add-ons shown in the table are excluded from this full-course cost comparison. Other charges may apply; ask for a current written quote.
Local job market / May 2025
A related occupation’s local pay
BLS metro area: Saginaw, MI
One related occupation is Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (SOC 53-3032) across the named metro area. Its worker wages are not earnings of graduates from the programs above, and these programs may prepare people for other jobs. The metro boundary differs from this page’s 30-mile program search area. Employment is an estimate of jobs, not openings. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. How to compare these figures.