CDL Training & Truck Driving Schools in South Carolina
Find 169 FMCSA-verified truck driving programs in South Carolina.Compare tuition, duration, and job placement offers.
South Carolina 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.
169 verified programs available
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Browse CDL Schools by City in South Carolina
Select a city below to view available CDL training programs. Cities are sorted by number of schools available.
Columbia
West Columbia
Sumter
Orangeburg
Duncan
Taylors
Piedmont
Beaufort
Greenwood
Ridgeland
Batesburg-Leesville
Gaffney
Union
Kingstree
Laurens
Lamar
North Myrtle Beach
Clinton
Summerton
Newberry
Marion
Blacksburg
Graniteville
Johns Island
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Average CDL Tuition in South Carolina
$3,500 - $7,500
Based on 169 training programs in South Carolina. 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 South Carolina
- Must be 18+ (21+ for interstate)
- Valid South Carolina driver's license
- DOT medical card (physical exam)
- ELDT training from approved provider
- Pass South Carolina DMV written & skills test
Types of CDL Training Available in South Carolina
Class A CDL
Tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, tankers
Class B CDL
Straight trucks, buses, dump trucks
Endorsements
Hazmat, Tanker, Doubles, Passenger
CDL Testing Locations in South Carolina
Contact the South Carolina DMV for official CDL testing locations and scheduling information.
Find Testing Locations on South Carolina DMVCDL Schools in Neighboring States
Looking for more options? Check out CDL training programs in states bordering South Carolina.
💡 Tip: Some schools near state borders accept students from neighboring states.
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