This program will prepare successful graduates for a primary occupation as an entry level truck driver for local or over the road driving positions. However, the final occupation of the student may vary depending on experience, education, and career advancement. Many graduates may obtain positions as dispatchers and safety directors after putting in a few years of driving. Some are required to obtain a CDL for their current positions as city utilities workers, mechanics, heavy equipment operators, independent contractors and driver managers.

• Applicants must be 18 years old; 21 years old if interested in interstate (crossing state lines aka. Over the road) driving positions
• Applicants must be able to:
  • Read, write and speak English
  • Understand highway traffic signs and signals
  • Converse with the general public
  • Respond to official inquiries
  • Make legible entries on reports and records as required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Must be drug free and agree to drug testing requirements
• Must pass a Department of Transportation Medical Exam before starting the program
• Have a valid driver license at the time of enrollment

COURSE FEES (PAYABLE TO SKAGIT CITY TRUCKING SCHOOL): 

• Registration fee: $100.00
• Tuition cost: $4,450.00
• Books: $200.00
• Supplies/Materials: $200.00

TOTAL COST FOR THE COURSE: $4,950.00

• Down payment: $1,150
• WA State Sales Tax: $426.80
• Payments due by the end of the Course: $4,226.80

ADDITIONAL FEES:

Department of Licensing Costs: $416.00

• Class A Learners Permit: $35.00
• Written Exams: $40.00
• Permit Printing fee: $10.00
• Skill Test Results Form: $175.00
• CDL Drivers License: $156.00

DOT Physical: $125.00

• Total Outside Costs: $541.00

We understand that not all students may be able to pay all upfront cost at once, so we have provided a weekly payment schedule below to ensure that payment is received for the training you receive during the continuation of the course. However, course costs must be paid in full before the student will be scheduled to test with the Department of Licensing.

WEEKLY PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

• Week 1: $1,150.00
• Week 2: $1,550.00
• Week 3: $1,425.00
• Week 4: $1,251.80
• Grand Total: $5,376.80

Note: All payments must be received to obtain your “Certificate of Completion”

After completing your training, we will schedule you to be tested with the Department of Licensing, or certified 3rd party tester.

Observed Holidays:

New Years Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Patriots Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve & Day

2026 CLASS DATES

DAY COURSE

2026 WEEKEND ONLY COURSE