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Bates Technical College: CDL training in Tacoma, WA
Commercial Truck Driving Program · 2201 S 78th St, Tacoma, WA 98409 · (253) 680-7486
What this location is registered to teach
- Class A (tractor-trailer)theory, range, public road
- Road
- Class B (straight truck, bus)theory, range, public road
- Road
- Passenger endorsementtheory, range, public road
- Road
- Hazmat endorsementtheory
- Theory
- Registry record updatedFMCSA Training Provider Registry
- 2022-02-01
- Median pay, heavy truck driversBLS OEWS May 2025, Washington
- $64,760
Since February 7, 2022, people getting a first Class A or B CDL, or a passenger, school bus or hazmat endorsement, must first complete entry-level driver training from a provider on this registry (49 CFR 380, subpart F).
Training at this location
Bates Technical College lists Class A training with public-road driving at 2201 S 78th St, and 4 classes and endorsements on the registry download dated October 8, 2026. The registry location matches Bates Technical College, a college in IPEDS.
| Training | Theory | Range | Public road |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A (tractor-trailer) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Class B (straight truck, bus) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger endorsement | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| School bus endorsement | No | No | No |
| Hazmat endorsement | Yes | n/a | n/a |
Bates Technical College: costs, aid and outcomes from IPEDS and College Scorecard.
On the WIOA training list
| Listed program | Listed cost | Weeks | Employed, Q2 | Median earnings, Q2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Truck Driving Class B | $1,110 | 5 | 60.6% | $10,897 |
| Commercial Truck Driving | $1,985 | 22 | 60.6% | $10,897 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov program file (ETA-9171), programs on state lists as of June 30, 2025. Matched by name and address. How WIOA training funds work.
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