Updated for 2026 • FMCSA Compliant

CDL Training & Truck Driving Schools in Ohio

Find 294 FMCSA-verified truck driving programs in Ohio.Compare tuition, duration, and job placement offers.

294 Schools
187 Cities
$3,500 - $7,500 Avg
100% FMCSA Verified
Updated Daily
50,000+ Students Helped
ELDT Compliant

Ohio CDL training options below are pulled from the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. CDL Schools USA is an independent directory; we verify that each listed school is properly registered and ELDT-compliant before adding or updating it.

294 verified programs available

Compare CDL Schools in Ohio

Side-by-side comparison of top training programs

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Showing 15 schools
School Name
City
Program TypesKey FeaturesContact
Class AClass BHazmat
Manual Trans.Weekend Classes
Class AClass BTanker
Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesEvening ClassesVA Approved
Class A
Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesEvening ClassesVA Approved
Class AHazmatTanker
Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesEvening Classes
Class AHazmatTanker
Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesEvening Classes
Class AClass BHazmat
Weekend Classes
A1 CDL School
FMCSA Verified
Class A
Weekend Classes
A1 CDL Training LLP
FMCSA Verified
Class ATanker
Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesVA Approved
AB5 CDL TRANS
FMCSA Verified
Class AClass B
Manual Trans.VA Approved
Class AClass BTanker
Manual Trans.Weekend Classes
AK CDL Trucking Trans
FMCSA Verified
Class AClass B
Manual Trans.Evening ClassesVA Approved
Class AClass B
Manual Trans.
Class AHazmatTanker
Manual Trans.Weekend ClassesEvening ClassesVA Approved
Anna Local Schools
FMCSA Verified
Class AClass BHazmat
Manual Trans.Evening ClassesVA Approved
Ansonia Local Schools
FMCSA Verified
Class AClass BTanker
Manual Trans.Evening Classes

Tuition Costs in Ohio

Avg. Private School
$5,200
Avg. Public School
$3,500
Price Range
$2,900 - $6,500

Good mix of community colleges and private schools.

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Everything You Need to Get a CDL in Ohio

Average CDL Tuition in Ohio

$3,500 - $7,500

Based on 294 training programs in Ohio. Prices vary by program length and endorsements.

  • Company-sponsored: Often FREE
  • WIOA Grants: Up to $10,000
  • GI Bill®: Full coverage for veterans

CDL Requirements for Ohio

  • Must be 18+ (21+ for interstate)
  • Valid Ohio driver's license
  • DOT medical card (physical exam)
  • ELDT training from approved provider
  • Pass Ohio BMV written & skills test
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Types of CDL Training Available in Ohio

A

Class A CDL

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Tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, tankers

B

Class B CDL

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Straight trucks, buses, dump trucks

H

Endorsements

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Hazmat, Tanker, Doubles, Passenger

Where to Take the CDL Exam in Ohio?

We track 18 official testing centers in Ohio

Columbus CDL Testing

4780 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43214

(614) 752-7600

Cleveland BMV

6150 Rockside Woods Blvd, Independence, OH 44131

(216) 787-3030

Cincinnati Testing Center

9184 Princeton Glendale Rd, Hamilton, OH 45011

(513) 785-5900
View All 18 Testing LocationsData sourced from Ohio BMV

CDL Schools in Neighboring States

Looking for more options? Check out CDL training programs in states bordering Ohio.

💡 Tip: Some schools near state borders accept students from neighboring states.

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