How We Ranked CDL Schools in Los Angeles, California for 2026
Los Angeles training locations are spread across industrial corridors and neighborhood postal cities, so the address matters almost as much as the course name. This page keeps Los Angeles and Sylmar wording from the source rather than blending the region into an undefined radius.
The three ranked schools publish different Class A formats. AGT organizes 180 hours across 35 sessions, GSF offers a 180-hour complete course with online or classroom theory, and Covenant lists 150 hours with one-to-one driving instruction. Compare the included testing support, equipment, calendar, and complete price rather than treating the programs as interchangeable.
A first-time Los Angeles applicant can begin with the truck driver career and licensing steps before comparing school calendars. Review what a complete Class A course should cover before choosing a short or full program.
2026 comparison
Ranked CDL schools in Los Angeles, California
Equal scores share a rank. Tied providers are ordered alphabetically.
Every ranked school has full Class A theory, range, and public-road registration at the listed location.
Rank
#1
Info score
100/100
Los Angeles, CA
AGT Trucking School
7220 Owensmouth Avenue, Suite 206, Los Angeles, CA 91303-1511Owner and instructor Ada Gonzalez operates AGT Trucking School, whose federal provider record is tied to 7220 Owensmouth Avenue in Los Angeles. Class A students receive 180 hours of permit, inspection, control, range, and road instruction, with the school arranging a DMV appointment and truck for up to three attempts. You can choose your session times, but you must attend at least twice weekly and finish within 25 weeks. Confirm whether to report to the Owensmouth office or the catalog's Plummer Street driving range.
- Published price
- $4,300 total: $4,000 tuition, $150 registration, and $150 materials
- Hours / credits
- 180 hours across 35 training sessions
- Program length
- Up to 25 weeks
- Schedule
- Students select training times and must attend at least twice each week.
Why 100/100: 100/100 reflects program-specific class a source (+20), published class a price (+25), published class a hours or credit load (+15), published class a duration (+15), published class a schedule (+15), and sourced funding route (+10).
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#2
Info score
85/100
Los Angeles, CA
GSF Driving & Truck Training School
5731 McKinley Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90011The family-owned GSF school operates its Los Angeles training site at 5731 McKinley Avenue under chief executive Jesus A. Oliva Aguirre. This location teaches Class A, Class B with passenger training, and a combined Class A and B-P course using its classroom, commercial-vehicle yard, and public-road routes. You can take theory in a classroom or through Canvas with live Zoom. Scheduling is the practical distinction: training can start at 6 a.m., continue into weekday evenings, and run on Saturdays, while behind-the-wheel groups range from one to three students.
- Published price
- $6,995
- Hours / credits
- 180 hours
- Schedule
- Training is available Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why 85/100: 85/100 reflects program-specific class a source (+20), published class a price (+25), published class a hours or credit load (+15), published class a schedule (+15), and sourced funding route (+10).
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#3
Info score
60/100
Los Angeles, CA
Covenant Truck School LLC
770 Miraflores Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90731-1437Covenant Truck School LLC operates the Miraflores Avenue site in Los Angeles and holds an active federal record for Class A, Class B, passenger, school-bus, and HazMat-theory instruction. Its Class A package provides 150 hours of individual training for $2,100, using either a 10-speed manual day cab and 28-foot trailer or automatic equipment. You also receive the school vehicle for as many as three Gardena DMV sessions. Compare the transmission choice carefully, and budget separately for DMV charges, the DOT physical, and online theory.
- Published price
- $2,100
- Hours / credits
- 150 hours
Why 60/100: 60/100 reflects program-specific class a source (+20), published class a price (+25), and published class a hours or credit load (+15).
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How to Choose a CDL School in Los Angeles, California
If a school trains on automatic equipment, read the CDL automatic-transmission restriction guide before deciding where to test. Then compare Los Angeles quotes while planning a complete CDL school budget.
Visit the route at class time
A workable distance at midday may be different during a scheduled morning or evening block. Test the commute before paying a nonrefundable amount.
Separate complete and short tracks
One school can publish both an entry-level course and a shorter professional track. Confirm which course satisfies your current licensing stage.
Ask where road work begins
The classroom address and vehicle yard may differ. Get both locations and the transportation expectation in writing.
How Much Do Truck Drivers Make in California?
BLS estimated a $60,230 median annual wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in California in May 2025. The state estimate covers wage-and-salary workers across experience levels and excludes self-employed workers. It is context for comparing a career path, not a school outcome or entry-level offer. Because this figure covers the state rather than one city, use the California truck driver salary entry as broad job-market context for Los Angeles, California.
Questions about CDL schools in Los Angeles, California
Does this Los Angeles page include every school in the county?
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Should I choose manual or automatic Class A training?
Official Sources for CDL Schools in Los Angeles, California
- FMCSA Training Provider Registry data, August 5, 2026
- California DMV driving-school records
- FMCSA guidance for selecting a training provider
Provider registration checked against FMCSA Training Provider Registry data dated 2026-08-05. Prices and schedules should be confirmed for the intended cohort.