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CDL schools in Columbus, Ohio
2 schools in Columbus 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 Columbus on Ohio's approved training list runs $4,995 to $12,760, with a $6,759 median across 6 programs. Truck drivers in the Columbus, OH area earn a median $61,720 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Ohio training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Columbus; 2 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Ohio permit ($32) and CDL ($47). Medical exam extra.
Columbus training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, 10 of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Columbus, OH area; 16,110 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Columbus
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 62 active registrants in Columbus: 62 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International CDL School 3823 Sullivant Ave | Theory · range · road | 2026-08-13 | not posted | Class B | 614-966-9107 |
| Roadmaster Drivers School (COL) 977 Frank Road | Theory · range · road | 2022-02-21 | $7,695 | Class A only | 800-831-1300 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Ohio's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Columbus
| School | City | Miles from Columbus | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy - Columbus | Hilliard, OH | 7 | 2026-09-18 | not posted |
| Central Ohio Technical College | Pataskala, OH | 20 | 2026-09-30 | $4,995 |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Columbus's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Columbus
5 programs in Columbus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Business College Truck Driving Academy | Truck Driver Trainee-GTIII | $5,500 | $0 | 91% | 79% |
| Unique Services Logistics | Commercial Driver License Class A Program | $6,523 | $275 | not reported | not reported |
| Capital Transportation Academy | Class A CDL Training Program | $6,995 | $0 | 93% | 53% |
| Roadmaster Drivers School of Ohio Inc | Commercial Drivers License/ Heavy Truck | $7,695 | $0 | 84% | 66% |
| Fleet Parking | Columbus CDL Academy | $12,760 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
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 Columbus
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 Columbus school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 16 Columbus providers from the registry, 10 of them involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 2,986 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 938,396 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Columbus?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $4,995 to $12,760, median $6,759. With Ohio's permit and license, about $6,837 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Columbus?
2 locations are registered in Columbus for Class A training, and 4 are within 25 miles of the city. 1 updated its registry record in 2026, and 1 has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Columbus 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 Columbus
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Columbus. All Ohio cities