Tuition & Fees
What You'll Pay. No Surprises.
Full disclosure of all tuition, fees, and required costs for every program we offer — as required by the Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board and the WA State Department of Licensing.
Prices reflect Burlington location (8.9% sales tax). Ferndale rates may vary slightly (9.0%). One-on-one over-the-road training is exempt from sales tax per WAC 458-20-224.
Class A CDL — Advanced Professional Program
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $100.00 |
| Tuition (incl. non-taxable OTR training) | $6,774.51 |
| Course Materials & Books | $500.00 |
| Drug Test | $50.00 |
| DOT Physical | $150.00 |
| Knowledge Test (1 attempt) | $35.00 |
| Commercial Learner's Permit | $40.00 |
| Skills Test (1 attempt) | $175.00 |
| Sales Tax | $460.49 |
| Total to School | $8,285.00 |
Not included above: the WA State Skills Test Payment Fee of $5.25 per skills-test payment. Course Catalog v5.2 v3 lists it under Other Costs, outside Total Paid to School.
Not included above — paid direct to WA DOL: WA Driving Record (MVR) $15 · Final license fee (CDL card) ~$37–$130 prorated to your license renewal date. See current WA DOL fee schedules.
Not included above — charged by the school: Fuel surcharge $30.00/week, charged for any week of your training while diesel is above $6.00 a gallon, and not otherwise. Check the current price before you enroll — it is tracked against the U.S. EIA weekly West Coast (PADD 5) ultra-low-sulfur on-highway diesel price, published weekly.
- Bundles the Standard 160-hour program with both 40-hour Intermediate and 40-hour Advanced add-ons at a discounted combined rate.
- If you already have your medical certificate or commercial learner permit, those costs will be removed from your total.
Class A CDL — Standard Program
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $100.00 |
| Tuition (incl. non-taxable OTR training) | $4,969.70 |
| Course Materials & Books | $150.00 |
| Drug Test | $50.00 |
| DOT Physical | $150.00 |
| Knowledge Test (1 attempt) | $35.00 |
| Commercial Learner's Permit | $40.00 |
| Skills Test (1 attempt) | $175.00 |
| Sales Tax | $375.30 |
| Total to School | $6,045.00 |
Not included above: the WA State Skills Test Payment Fee of $5.25 per skills-test payment. Course Catalog v5.2 v3 lists it under Other Costs, outside Total Paid to School.
Not included above — paid direct to WA DOL: WA Driving Record (MVR) $15 · Final license fee (CDL card) ~$37–$130 prorated to your license renewal date. See current WA DOL fee schedules.
Not included above — charged by the school: Fuel surcharge $30.00/week, charged for any week of your training while diesel is above $6.00 a gallon, and not otherwise. Check the current price before you enroll — it is tracked against the U.S. EIA weekly West Coast (PADD 5) ultra-low-sulfur on-highway diesel price, published weekly.
Save $548.61 when you pay in full
That is 10% off published tuition and course materials — with your sales tax dropping too — bringing your total to $5,496.39. Pay in full by cash, check or ACH at least 10 days before class starts.
Available to self-pay and employer-paid students. Not available where tuition is funded by WIOA, a private loan, or another third-party benefit or grant program.
Only one Taylor Made discount applies per enrollment — the payment-in-full discount cannot be combined with a promotional coupon. Applies to programs whose combined tuition and materials reach $3,900.
See Funding Options- If you already have your medical certificate or commercial learner permit, those costs will be removed from your total.
Class B CDL
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $100.00 |
| Tuition (incl. non-taxable OTR training) | $3,776.24 |
| Course Materials & Books | $200.00 |
| Drug Test | $50.00 |
| DOT Physical | $150.00 |
| Knowledge Test (1 attempt) | $35.00 |
| Commercial Learner's Permit | $40.00 |
| Skills Test (1 attempt) | $175.00 |
| Sales Tax | $273.76 |
| Total to School | $4,800.00 |
Not included above: the WA State Skills Test Payment Fee of $5.25 per skills-test payment. Course Catalog v5.2 v3 lists it under Other Costs, outside Total Paid to School.
Not included above — paid direct to WA DOL: WA Driving Record (MVR) $15 · Final license fee (CDL card) ~$37–$130 prorated to your license renewal date. See current WA DOL fee schedules.
Not included above — charged by the school: Fuel surcharge $30.00/week, charged for any week of your training while diesel is above $6.00 a gallon, and not otherwise. Check the current price before you enroll — it is tracked against the U.S. EIA weekly West Coast (PADD 5) ultra-low-sulfur on-highway diesel price, published weekly.
Save $424.11 when you pay in full
That is 10% off published tuition and course materials — with your sales tax dropping too — bringing your total to $4,375.89. Pay in full by cash, check or ACH at least 10 days before class starts.
Available to self-pay and employer-paid students. Not available where tuition is funded by WIOA, a private loan, or another third-party benefit or grant program.
Only one Taylor Made discount applies per enrollment — the payment-in-full discount cannot be combined with a promotional coupon. Applies to programs whose combined tuition and materials reach $3,900.
See Funding Options- If you already have your medical certificate or commercial learner permit, those costs will be removed from your total.
Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $100.00 |
| Tuition (incl. non-taxable OTR training) | $5,921.48 |
| Course Materials & Books | $250.00 |
| Drug Test | $50.00 |
| DOT Physical | $150.00 |
| Knowledge Test (1 attempt) | $35.00 |
| Commercial Learner's Permit | $40.00 |
| Skills Test (1 attempt) | $175.00 |
| Sales Tax | $433.52 |
| Total to School | $7,155.00 |
Not included above: the WA State Skills Test Payment Fee of $5.25 per skills-test payment. Course Catalog v5.2 v3 lists it under Other Costs, outside Total Paid to School.
Not included above — paid direct to WA DOL: WA Driving Record (MVR) $15 · Final license fee (CDL card) ~$37–$130 prorated to your license renewal date. See current WA DOL fee schedules.
Not included above — charged by the school: Fuel surcharge $30.00/week, charged for any week of your training while diesel is above $6.00 a gallon, and not otherwise. Check the current price before you enroll — it is tracked against the U.S. EIA weekly West Coast (PADD 5) ultra-low-sulfur on-highway diesel price, published weekly.
- Class B CDL training and the Passenger endorsement in one program, priced as a single course in Course Catalog v5.2 v3 — not a Class B enrollment with the endorsement added on afterwards.
- If you already have your medical certificate or commercial learner permit, those costs will be removed from your total.
Class B or C to A Upgrade
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $100.00 |
| Tuition (incl. non-taxable OTR training) | $3,891.00 |
| Course Materials & Books | $200.00 |
| Drug Test | $50.00 |
| DOT Physical | $150.00 |
| Knowledge Test (1 attempt) | $35.00 |
| Commercial Learner's Permit | $40.00 |
| Skills Test (1 attempt) | $175.00 |
| Sales Tax | $284.00 |
| Total to School | $4,925.00 |
Not included above: the WA State Skills Test Payment Fee of $5.25 per skills-test payment. Course Catalog v5.2 v3 lists it under Other Costs, outside Total Paid to School.
Not included above — paid direct to WA DOL: WA Driving Record (MVR) $15 · Final license fee (CDL card) ~$37–$130 prorated to your license renewal date. See current WA DOL fee schedules.
Not included above — charged by the school: Fuel surcharge $30.00/week, charged for any week of your training while diesel is above $6.00 a gallon, and not otherwise. Check the current price before you enroll — it is tracked against the U.S. EIA weekly West Coast (PADD 5) ultra-low-sulfur on-highway diesel price, published weekly.
- Already hold a Class B or Class C CDL? This program focuses on combination-vehicle operation and Class A–specific skills.
Class A Intermediate Development
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $100.00 |
| Tuition | $1,002.52 |
| Course Materials & Books | $200.00 |
| Sales Tax | $62.48 |
| Total to School | $1,365.00 |
Not included above — paid direct to WA DOL: WA Driving Record (MVR) $15 · Final license fee (CDL card) ~$37–$130 when upgrading or renewing your CDL. See current WA DOL fee schedules.
Not included above — charged by the school: Fuel surcharge $30.00/week, charged for any week of your training while diesel is above $6.00 a gallon, and not otherwise. Check the current price before you enroll — it is tracked against the U.S. EIA weekly West Coast (PADD 5) ultra-low-sulfur on-highway diesel price, published weekly.
- Prerequisite: completion of Class A Standard program (1.0) or equivalent.
- No CDL skills test included — this add-on does not issue a new CDL.
Class A Advanced Development
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $100.00 |
| Tuition | $1,002.52 |
| Course Materials & Books | $200.00 |
| Sales Tax | $62.48 |
| Total to School | $1,365.00 |
Not included above — paid direct to WA DOL: WA Driving Record (MVR) $15 · Final license fee (CDL card) ~$37–$130 when upgrading or renewing your CDL. See current WA DOL fee schedules.
Not included above — charged by the school: Fuel surcharge $30.00/week, charged for any week of your training while diesel is above $6.00 a gallon, and not otherwise. Check the current price before you enroll — it is tracked against the U.S. EIA weekly West Coast (PADD 5) ultra-low-sulfur on-highway diesel price, published weekly.
- Prerequisite: completion of Class A Intermediate (1.1).
- No CDL skills test included — this add-on does not issue a new CDL.
Refresher Course
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $100.00 |
| Tuition (incl. non-taxable OTR training) | $1,511.72 |
| Course Materials & Books | $100.00 |
| Drug Test | $50.00 |
| Sales Tax | $63.28 |
| Total to School | $1,825.00 |
Not included above — paid direct to WA DOL: WA Driving Record (MVR) $15 · Final license fee (CDL card) ~$37–$130 prorated to your license renewal date. See current WA DOL fee schedules.
Not included above — charged by the school: Fuel surcharge $30.00/week, charged for any week of your training while diesel is above $6.00 a gallon, and not otherwise. Check the current price before you enroll — it is tracked against the U.S. EIA weekly West Coast (PADD 5) ultra-low-sulfur on-highway diesel price, published weekly.
- Custom-designed around your specific need — transmission restriction removal, CDL reinstatement, skills test prep, or return to active driving.
- Price shown is a common example. Final cost may vary based on individual training plan.
Passenger Endorsement
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $100.00 |
| Tuition (incl. non-taxable OTR training) | $1,963.09 |
| Course Materials & Books | $100.00 |
| Drug Test | $50.00 |
| Knowledge Test (1 attempt) | $35.00 |
| Commercial Learner's Permit | $40.00 |
| Skills Test (1 attempt) | $175.00 |
| Sales Tax | $156.91 |
| Total to School | $2,620.00 |
Not included above: the WA State Skills Test Payment Fee of $5.25 per skills-test payment. Course Catalog v5.2 v3 lists it under Other Costs, outside Total Paid to School.
Not included above — paid direct to WA DOL: WA Driving Record (MVR) $15 · Final license fee (CDL card) ~$37–$130 prorated to your license renewal date. See current WA DOL fee schedules.
Not included above — charged by the school: Fuel surcharge $30.00/week, charged for any week of your training while diesel is above $6.00 a gallon, and not otherwise. Check the current price before you enroll — it is tracked against the U.S. EIA weekly West Coast (PADD 5) ultra-low-sulfur on-highway diesel price, published weekly.
Fee Waiver Available: Registration fee waived when concurrently enrolled in a Class A program (course code 1.0P). Must register before completing the Class A course.
- Requires a valid Class B or Class A CDL or CLP, or concurrent enrollment in a Class A or B program.
School Bus & Passenger Endorsement
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $100.00 |
| Tuition | $2,348.83 |
| Course Materials & Books | $100.00 |
| Drug Test | $50.00 |
| Skills Test (2 attempts) | $100.00 |
| Sales Tax | $191.17 |
| Total to School | $2,890.00 |
Not included above: the WA State Skills Test Payment Fee of $5.25 per skills-test payment. Washington charges the School Bus skills test as $100 for up to two attempts, so one payment covers both and the fee applies once. Course Catalog v5.2 v3 lists it under Other Costs, outside Total Paid to School.
Not included above — paid direct to WA DOL: WA Driving Record (MVR) $15 · Final license fee (CDL card) ~$37–$130 prorated to your license renewal date. See current WA DOL fee schedules.
Not included above — charged by the school: Fuel surcharge $30.00/week, charged for any week of your training while diesel is above $6.00 a gallon, and not otherwise. Check the current price before you enroll — it is tracked against the U.S. EIA weekly West Coast (PADD 5) ultra-low-sulfur on-highway diesel price, published weekly.
Fee Waiver Available: Registration fee waived when taken alongside a CDL program (course codes 1.0SB, 2.0SB or 3.0SB). Must be added before class starts or while actively attending — not after the other course is complete.
- Requires a valid Class B or Class A CDL or CLP, or concurrent enrollment in a Class A or B program.
- WA State and FBI background check $51.00, required under RCW 28A.400.303 for anyone transporting school children. Paid direct to the vendor — not included above.
- Testing in the school bus rather than a manual bobtail results in an automatic-transmission restriction on the CDL.
HazMat Endorsement
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $70.00 |
| Tuition | $330.00 |
| Sales Tax | $35.60 |
| Total to School | $435.60 |
Fee Waiver Available: Registration fee waived when combined with a Class A or Class B CDL program (course codes 1.0H or 2.0H). Must register before completing the CDL course.
- Classroom only — no behind-the-wheel training.
- TSA HazMat Endorsement Threat Assessment (fingerprinting + background check) required by WA DOL before the endorsement is issued. Fees paid direct to TSA — not included above.
- HazMat knowledge test ($35) and endorsement fee ($20) paid direct to WA DOL after passing — not included above.
Defensive Driving — Commercial Drivers
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $50.00 |
| Tuition | $120.00 |
| Sales Tax | $15.13 |
| Total to School | $185.13 |
- For CDL/CLP holders. No DOT physical or drug test required.
- Any insurance premium discounts are determined solely by the participant's insurer or employer.
Defensive Driving — Non-CDL Drivers
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $50.00 |
| Tuition | $120.00 |
| Sales Tax | $15.13 |
| Total to School | $185.13 |
- Open to any licensed driver. No CDL required.
- Any insurance premium discounts are determined solely by the participant's insurer or employer.
Individual Item Costs
These costs are not included in the program totals above. Each applies only in the specific situation described. Prices are estimates and may vary by vendor. All amounts in this table are per the Tuition-Calculator-WorkBook-2026 (Rosanne canonical, 2026-05-20).
Additional Training
| Hourly One-on-One Instruction4-hour minimum; not subject to sales tax (WAC 458-20-224 OTR exemption) | $200/hr |
| Make-Up Session — Unexcused Absence1-day minimum, group setting; current students only; plus sales tax | $400/day |
| Additional Training Help1-day minimum, group setting; current students only; plus sales tax | $400/day |
Testing & Truck Rental
| Knowledge Test Retestper attempt; paid to school | $35 / attempt |
| Skills Test Retestper attempt; plus WA State Skills Test Payment Fee $5.25 | $175 / attempt |
| Truck for Testing Only4-hour minimum; includes delivery and pickup of truck to test site in Whatcom, Skagit, or Snohomish County — additional mileage applies outside these areas | $200/hr |
| Skills Testing — Truck, Per Attempt2-hour minimum, truck delivered to the test site; available to Taylor Made students only — for a retest or to add testing to a current enrollment | $200/hr |
Optional Supplemental
| Optional Online Theory Modulesupplemental classroom training; plus sales tax | $25 – $75 |
Conditional Charges
| Fuel Surchargecharged only while diesel is above $6.00 a gallon, and only for the weeks a behind-the-wheel class is running, tracked against the U.S. EIA weekly West Coast (PADD 5) ultra-low-sulfur on-highway diesel price. Classroom-only courses — HazMat and Defensive Driving — are never subject to it. | $30.00/week |
| Lodgingoptional school-arranged room for students coming from outside the area, at our negotiated rate. Not part of base tuition, and arranged only on request. | varies |
Fees Paid Direct to WA DOL
| WA Driving Record (MVR / full abstract)paid direct to WA DOL — required for application | $15 |
| Final License Fee (CDL card)paid direct to WA DOL after passing skills test; exact amount prorated to your license expiration date | ~$37 – $130 |
Vendor Fees (If Applicable)
| Drug Testif school does not have a current test (within 30 days) on file; cost depends on provider | ~$50 – $60 |
| Medical Exam (DOT Physical)if student does not have a valid Medical Certificate; cost may vary by provider | ~$150 |
Payment Fees
| PayPal / Credit Card Processingprocessing fee applied to payment total | Up to 3.5% |
| Debit Cardonline enrollment agreement only, and only for the registration fee, to a $250 maximum — no larger payment can be made online and the office card machine cannot process debit at all | Registration fee only, $250 max |
| NSF / Returned Paymentplus any actual penalties charged by the school's bank or payment processor | $25 minimum |
Payment Methods & Policies
Accepted Payments
- Cash
- Check or cashier's check (payable to Taylor Made TDS, Inc.)
- Money order
- ACH / electronic bank transfer
- PayPal (up to 3.5% processing fee)
- Credit card (up to 3.5% processing fee)
- Debit card (online enrollment, registration fee only — $250 max)
- Signed payment plan agreement (⅓ due 10 days before class)
- Employer purchase order / sponsor voucher
Paying in full? Settle your balance in a single lump sum by cash, check or ACH at least 10 days before class starts and eligible programs take 10% off published tuition and course materials — your sales tax drops with it. Discount terms
Key Policies
- Registration fee required at application to hold a class seat.
- Full payment (or payment plan, sponsor voucher, or PO) due 10 days before class start.
- NSF / returned payments subject to $25 minimum fee plus bank penalties.
- Late accounts (>30 days) may be assessed up to 1.5% per month on unpaid balance.
- Promotional coupons valid for self-funded students only — not for employer, scholarship, or grant-funded tuition.
Regulatory Disclosure
Taylor Made TDS, Inc. is licensed under Chapter 28C.10 RCW. Tuition and fee schedules are published as required by the Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (WTEB) and Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL). Prices shown reflect Burlington, WA (8.9% sales tax effective April 1, 2026). Ferndale rates may vary (9.0%). Sales tax rates are subject to change per WA State Department of Revenue guidance.
Inquiries, complaints, or concerns regarding this private vocational school may be directed to the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, 128 10th Avenue SW, Olympia, WA 98501 · (360) 709-4600 · workforce@wtb.wa.gov.
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