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CDL schools in Hamilton, Ohio
3 schools in Hamilton 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 Hamilton on Ohio's approved training list runs $5,000 to $6,154, with a $5,750 median across 3 programs. Truck drivers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area earn a median $60,590 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Ohio training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Hamilton; 3 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Ohio permit ($32) and CDL ($47). Medical exam extra.
Hamilton training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area; 13,820 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Hamilton
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 12 active registrants in Hamilton: 12 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Tech CDL 5140 Princeton-Glendale Rd | Theory · range · road | 2026-02-03 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus | 513-645-8200 |
| Butler Tech 5140 Princeton Glendale Rd | Theory · range · road | 2023-06-08 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus | 513-645-8317 |
| Napier Truck Driver Training, INC. 3113 Dixie Highway | Theory · range · road | 2021-08-19 | $6,154 | Class B, Hazmat | 513-755-3413 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Ohio's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Hamilton
| School | City | Miles from Hamilton | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy | Cincinnati, OH | 10 | 2026-09-18 | not posted |
| Cigno CDL Training | Cincinnati, OH | 12 | 2026-01-20 | not posted |
| Direct venture corp | Cincinnati, OH | 12 | 2023-10-18 | $5,000 |
| 160 Driving Academy - Dayton | Moraine, OH | 24 | 2026-09-18 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Hamilton's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Hamilton
3 programs nearest Hamilton posted tuition to Ohio's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napier Truck Driver Training, INC. | 5 Week CDL Truck Driver Training Program | Hamilton, OH | 0 | $6,154 | $0 | 92% | 90% |
| Direct Venture Corp | CDL Training Program | Evendale, OH | 10 | $5,000 | $0 | 87% | not reported |
| Southern State Community College, OH | Truck Driving Program - CDL A | Sharonville, OH | 10 | $5,750 | $0 | 89% | 84% |
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 Hamilton
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 Hamilton school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 3 Hamilton 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. 140 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 64,644 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Hamilton?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $5,000 to $6,154, median $5,750. With Ohio's permit and license, about $5,828 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Hamilton?
3 locations are registered in Hamilton for Class A training, and 7 are within 25 miles of the city. 1 updated its registry record in 2026, and 2 have left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Hamilton 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 Hamilton
Also within 35 miles: Moraine, OH (1); Edgewood, KY (1); Fort Wright, KY (1); Batavia, OH (1); Lawrenceburg, IN (1); Alexandria, KY (1); Dayton, OH (1). All Ohio cities