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CDL schools in Akron, Ohio
4 schools in Akron are on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and take students from the public. Posted tuition at programs within 25 miles of Akron on Ohio's approved training list runs $4,267 to $8,327, with a $6,253 median across 6 programs. Truck drivers in the Akron, OH area earn a median $60,210 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Ohio training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Akron; 3 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Ohio permit ($32) and CDL ($47). Medical exam extra.
Akron training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Akron, OH area; 4,740 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Akron
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 16 active registrants in Akron: 16 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy 1501 S Arlington St | Part of Class A | 2026-09-18 | $5,510 | Hazmat | not listed |
| Stark State College CDL Training Program (2 sites) 2270 Picton parkway | Theory · range · road | 2026-01-05 | $8,327 | Class B, Passenger, Hazmat | 330-494-6170 |
| Akron Driving Academy 1350 Kelly Ave | Theory · range · road | 2025-11-05 | not posted | Class B, Passenger | 330-409-9184 |
| MTC Truck Driver Training 1270 Hilbish Ave | Theory · range · road | 2024-11-15 | not posted | Hazmat | 440-340-3818 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Ohio's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Akron
| School | City | Miles from Akron | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stark State College CDL Training Program | North Canton, OH | 11 | 2026-01-05 | not posted |
| Hamrick School | Medina, OH | 15 | 2022-02-21 | $7,075 |
| Great Lakes Truck Driving School | Canton, OH | 17 | 2025-12-02 | not posted |
| 160 Driving Academy - Cleveland | Medina, OH | 23 | 2026-09-18 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Akron's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Akron
3 programs in Akron posted tuition to Ohio's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 6 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy | CDL Class A CDL Training | $5,510 | $0 | 79% | 79% |
| CDL Training Services of Cleveland | Basic Truck Driver Training | $6,995 | $0 | 86% | 82% |
| Stark State College | CDL | $8,327 | $55 | 51% | 83% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Ohio fees: commercial learner permit $32, skills test $50, class a license (4 years) $47 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Akron
A Ohio workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 3 carrier programs we track list Ohio sites. Ohio terms · all carriers
Check a Akron school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 3 Akron 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. 356 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 189,691 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Akron?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $4,267 to $8,327, median $6,253. With Ohio's permit and license, about $6,331 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Akron?
4 locations are registered in Akron for Class A training, and 8 are within 25 miles of the city. 2 updated their registry record in 2026, and none has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Akron 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 Akron
No other city with a page is within 35 miles.
Also within 35 miles: North Canton, OH (1); Canton, OH (1); Medina, OH (2); North Jackson, OH (1); Columbia Station, OH (1); Cleveland, OH (1). All Ohio cities