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CDL schools in Canton, Ohio
1 school in Canton 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 Canton on Ohio's approved training list runs $4,995 to $8,327, with a $6,253 median across 4 programs. Truck drivers in the Canton-Massillon, OH area earn a median $57,580 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Ohio training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Canton; 1 teaches theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Ohio permit ($32) and CDL ($47). Medical exam extra.
Canton training provider FMCSA has removed from the registry.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Canton-Massillon, OH area; 2,270 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Canton
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 23 active registrants in Canton: 23 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Truck Driving School 4457 Navarre Rd SW Suites G & H | Theory · range · road | 2025-12-02 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 234-215-2003 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Ohio's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Canton
| School | City | Miles from Canton | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stark State College CDL Training Program | North Canton, OH | 7 | 2026-01-05 | not posted |
| Stark State College CDL Training Program | Akron, OH | 16 | 2026-01-05 | $8,327 |
| MTC Truck Driver Training | Akron, OH | 17 | 2024-11-15 | not posted |
| 160 Driving Academy | Akron, OH | 18 | 2026-09-18 | $5,510 |
| Akron Driving Academy | Akron, OH | 18 | 2025-11-05 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Canton's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Canton
4 programs nearest Canton posted tuition to Ohio's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rig Truck Driving School, Inc | Truck Driver Training | Massillon, OH | 5 | $4,995 | $0 | 76% | 67% |
| CDL Training Services of Cleveland | Basic Truck Driver Training | Akron, OH | 16 | $6,995 | $0 | 86% | 82% |
| 160 Driving Academy | CDL Class A CDL Training | Akron, OH | 18 | $5,510 | $0 | 79% | 79% |
| Stark State College | CDL | Akron, OH | 22 | $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 Canton
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 Canton school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 1 Canton provider from the registry. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 186 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 69,001 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Canton?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $4,995 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 Canton?
1 location is registered in Canton for Class A training, and 6 are within 25 miles of the city. No school here updated its registry record in 2026, and none has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Canton 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 Canton
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Canton. All Ohio cities