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CDL schools in Dayton, Ohio
1 school in Dayton 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 Dayton on Ohio's approved training list runs $3,000 to $6,895, with a $6,408 median across 4 programs. Truck drivers in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area earn a median $59,490 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Ohio training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Dayton; none teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Ohio permit ($32) and CDL ($47). Medical exam extra.
Dayton training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, 7 of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area; 4,660 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Dayton
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 30 active registrants in Dayton: 30 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 5260 N Dixie Dr | Part of Class A | 2026-09-18 | not posted | Hazmat | not listed |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Ohio's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Dayton
| School | City | Miles from Dayton | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 CDL School | Tipp City, OH | 6 | 2025-04-24 | not posted |
| 160 Driving Academy - Dayton | Moraine, OH | 8 | 2026-09-18 | not posted |
| Clark State College | Springfield, OH | 25 | 2026-03-05 | $3,000 |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Dayton's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Dayton
4 programs nearest Dayton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucktrailerpro CDL School LLC | CDL Class A | Dayton, OH | 0 | $6,815 | $185 | 100% | not reported |
| Clark State College | CDL Class A with HazMat | Springfield, OH | 22 | $6,000 | $0 | 80% | 85% |
| Clark State College | Class A CDL Refresher Course | Springfield, OH | 22 | $3,000 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| Drivers Edge CDL Training Academy | CDL A Training | Piqua, OH | 23 | $6,895 | $0 | 91% | 99% |
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 Dayton
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 Dayton school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 8 Dayton providers from the registry, 7 of them involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 902 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 136,688 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Dayton?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $3,000 to $6,895, median $6,408. With Ohio's permit and license, about $6,486 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Dayton?
1 location is registered in Dayton for Class A training, and 4 are within 25 miles of the city. 1 updated its registry record in 2026, and none has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Dayton 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 Dayton
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Dayton. All Ohio cities