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Tri-State Semi Driver Training - Palmer

Palmer, Texas · career school · part of -

CDL / truck driving schools
not reportedcompletion rate
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Nofederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (Accredited)
Address: 3001 North I-45, Palmer, TX 75152 · Phone: see website
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Tri-State Semi Driver Training - Palmer is a trade school in Palmer, Texas offering CDL training, accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.

Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus.

Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. This school does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers$38,150$56,290$64,820

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Tri-State Semi Driver Training - Palmer is a trade school campus located in Palmer, Texas. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, with a status listed as Accredited. According to the data provided, this campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning students cannot use FAFSA or Pell Grants to help cover the cost of attendance here. The main program family offered is CDL (commercial driver's license) training, which prepares students for careers operating semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles.

Specific outcome figures for this campus are limited in the available federal data. The completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are also not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should not assume any particular cost, debt, or earnings outcome without confirming directly with the school.

This type of program tends to suit individuals seeking a short, focused credential for a specific trade rather than a multi-year degree, though program length itself is not specified in the data provided. Because CDL training is often pursued by adults changing careers, this campus may be worth considering for that purpose, though this inference is based only on the general nature of CDL programs, not confirmed details from this listing. To verify accreditation status and any available outcome data, contact the school directly or search the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

This campus offers CDL (commercial driver's license) training programs. No additional program families are listed in the available data.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, with a status of Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

No, this school does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

This figure is not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for information.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school directly for current tuition information.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

The control type (public, non-profit, or for-profit) is not specified in the available data. This distinction matters because it can affect financial aid eligibility and institutional oversight.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly to confirm the duration of its CDL training program.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation status through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and check outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

CDL training programs are commonly pursued by adults seeking a career change, but specific fit details such as schedule flexibility are not reported in the available data. Contact the school to discuss your situation.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Completing CDL training is generally intended to prepare students for a commercial driver's license, though specific licensing requirements are not detailed in the available data.

How do I contact the school or apply?

Contact information such as phone number or website is not included in the available data for this listing. Search for the school by name to find current contact details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby CDL training schools is not reported in the available data provided.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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