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CDL schools in Columbia, Maryland
1 school in Columbia is on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and takes students from the public. Posted tuition at programs within 25 miles of Columbia on Maryland's approved training list runs $2,200 to $12,198, with a $5,175 median across 9 programs. Truck drivers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area earn a median $59,460 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Maryland training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Columbia; 1 teaches theory, range and road.
Median posted tuition within 25 miles. We show no first-time total because Maryland's permit and license fees are not both confirmed.
Columbia training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area; 15,580 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Columbia
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 5 active registrants in Columbia: 3 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only); 2 tick "open to the public" but are not schools that take students: 1 employer or carrier training their own drivers and 1 bus or coach operator.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced CDL Driving Academy 5457 Twin Knolls Rd | Theory · range · road | 2024-02-20 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 833-411-4511 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Maryland's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Columbia
| School | City | Miles from Columbia | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDL Book Club | Laurel, MD | 8 | 2026-05-26 | not posted |
| Aaron Moore | Laurel, MD | 9 | 2026-01-09 | not posted |
| Truckin Up The Game | Baltimore, MD | 12 | 2025-06-04 | not posted |
| Advanced CDL Driving Academy | Baltimore, MD | 13 | 2025-02-11 | not posted |
| Maryland CDL Academy | Baltimore, MD | 15 | 2025-09-29 | not posted |
| All State Career | Baltimore, MD | 16 | 2023-04-12 | $5,582 |
| Drive-Rite Driving School Inc. | Pasadena, MD | 18 | 2022-09-16 | not posted |
| HiGear CDL | Glen Dale, MD | 18 | 2024-05-15 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Columbia's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Columbia
8 programs nearest Columbia posted tuition to Maryland's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 9 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | City | Miles | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North American Trade School | Commercial Truck Driving (320 Clock Hours) | Baltimore, MD | 8 | $5,500 | $267 | 83% | 77% |
| Baltimore City Community College | CDL - B (108 clock hours) | Baltimore, MD | 12 | $2,200 | $0 | 57% | not reported |
| All-State Career, Inc. | Advanced Tractor Trailer Driving (480 Clock Hours) | Baltimore, MD | 17 | $12,198 | $187 | 62% | 75% |
| All-State Career, Inc. | Class A CDL Preparatory (172 clock hours) | Baltimore, MD | 17 | $5,582 | $187 | 85% | 75% |
| 160 Driving Academy | CDL-A Training (160 clock hours) | Baltimore, MD | 17 | $4,150 | $0 | 80% | 73% |
| Community College Of Baltimore County | Commercial Driver's License-A (280 Clock Hours) | Baltimore, MD | 20 | $5,195 | $0 | 97% | 49% |
| Shippers' Choice of Virginia, Inc. - WIOA | Class A CDL Driver Training | Annapolis, MD | 22 | $4,155 | $0 | 93% | 84% |
| Anne Arundel Community College | Commercial Drivers License Class A Parts I & II (172 clock hours) | Arnold, MD | 23 | $4,444 | $0 | 95% | 52% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Maryland fees: commercial learner permit $106 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Columbia
A Maryland workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list Maryland sites. Maryland terms · all carriers
Check a Columbia school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 3 Columbia providers from the registry, all of them involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 163 for-hire trucking companies are based here.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Columbia?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $2,200 to $12,198, median $5,175. Fees and the medical exam are extra.
How many CDL schools are in Columbia?
1 location is registered in Columbia for Class A training, and 15 are within 25 miles of the city. No school here updated its registry record in 2026, and 1 has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Columbia school with an old registry record still train me?
Yes if its status is Active: an old record only means the listing was not edited. Call the school and confirm the schedule and price.
CDL schools near Columbia
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Columbia. All Maryland cities