CDL Training & Truck Driving Schools in Ohio
Find 960 FMCSA-verified truck driving programs in Ohio.Compare tuition, duration, and job placement offers.
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.
960 verified programs available
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Browse CDL Schools by City in Ohio
Select a city below to view available CDL training programs. Cities are sorted by number of schools available.
Columbus
Circleville
Delaware
Reynoldsburg
Steubenville
North Canton
Bucyrus
North Jackson
Celina
Mason
Defiance
St Clairsville
Lebanon
Hilliard
Troy
Bellefontaine
Miamisburg
Loveland
Norwalk
London
Westerville
Lancaster
Sidney
Gahanna
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Average CDL Tuition in Ohio
$3,500 - $7,500
Based on 960 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
Types of CDL Training Available in Ohio
Class A CDL
Tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, tankers
Class B CDL
Straight trucks, buses, dump trucks
Endorsements
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
Cleveland BMV
6150 Rockside Woods Blvd, Independence, OH 44131
Cincinnati Testing Center
9184 Princeton Glendale Rd, Hamilton, OH 45011
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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