Griffith, IN · FMCSA registry
- Class A
- theory + range + road
- Also teaches
- Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
- Phone
- (317) 459-7193
LADA TRANS INC
An in-person CDL training location in Merrillville, Indiana, open to the public and registered with FMCSA to teach Class A behind-the-wheel entry-level driver training.
- Address
- 7930 Whitcomb St, Merrillville, IN 46410
Open in Maps - Provider
- Lada Trans Inc
- Registry status
- Active, as of 2026-11-02
- Provider last updated listing
- 2023-10-05
What this location is registered to teach
| Training | Theory | Range | Public road |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A (tractor-trailer) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Class B (straight truck, bus) | No | No | No |
| Passenger endorsement | No | No | No |
| School bus endorsement | No | No | No |
| Hazmat endorsement | No | n/a | n/a |
Theory is the classroom (or online) part of ELDT; range and public road are the two behind-the-wheel parts. A school can register different locations for different parts, so ask where each part happens.
Verify before you pay. FMCSA adds and removes providers every day, and has removed thousands since late 2025. Search the provider name on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry the week you enroll.
What the registry does not tell you
- Tuition, fees and what is included (permit fees, DOT physical, test truck rental).
- How many behind-the-wheel hours you get, and on what transmission (an automatic-only skills test can add a restriction to your CDL).
- Pass rates and job placement. Ask for numbers in writing.
- Whether carriers reimburse tuition for its graduates. See company-paid CDL training.
Other registered CDL locations nearby
Gary, IN · FMCSA registry
- Class A
- theory + range + road
- Also teaches
- Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
- Phone
- (317) 459-7193
Driving Academy
9.2 mi429 Blaine St, Gary, IN · FMCSA registry
- Class A
- theory + range + road
- Also teaches
- Class B, Passenger, School bus
Progressive Truck Driving School, INC (Lansing) (Progressive Truck Driving School, INC)
10.7 mi1945 Bernice Road, Lansing, IL · FMCSA registry
- Class A
- theory + range + road
- Also teaches
- Hazmat
- Phone
- (773) 736-5522
DriveCo CDL Learning Center Gary (DriveCo CDL Learning Center)
11.5 mi8487 Melton Road, Gary, IN · FMCSA registry
- Class A
- theory + range + road
- Also teaches
- Class B, Passenger, Hazmat
- Phone
- (219) 887-3880
1340 141st St, Hammond, IN · FMCSA registry
- Class A
- theory + range + road
- Also teaches
- Class A only
Fast-Pass Trucking Training
13.4 miPortage, IN · FMCSA registry
- Class A
- theory + range + road
- Also teaches
- Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
- Phone
- (317) 459-7193
Fast-Pass Trucking Training
13.5 miValparaiso, IN · FMCSA registry
- Class A
- theory + range + road
- Also teaches
- Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
- Phone
- (317) 459-7193
Colleges with truck-driving programs nearby
10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL · Public, 2-year
- Grads 2023-24
- 90 CDL
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $4,710
- Median pay 1 yr out
- $40,407 undergraduate certificate
Source: FMCSA Training Provider Registry, "Download all Training Locations" file dated 2026-11-02. Location shown on the map is the geocoded street address (US Census geocoder). We list public, in-person, Active locations that teach Class A behind-the-wheel. Methodology.