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CDL schools in Lima, Ohio
1 school in Lima is on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and takes students from the public. The one program within 25 miles of Lima on Ohio's approved training list posts $5,000 tuition. Truck drivers in the Lima, OH area earn a median $58,140 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Ohio training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Lima; 1 teaches theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Ohio permit ($32) and CDL ($47). Medical exam extra.
FMCSA hasn't removed any training providers in Lima.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Lima, OH area; 660 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Lima
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 19 active registrants in Lima: 19 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Truck Driving Academy 3325 Shawnee Rd | Theory · range · road | 2026-06-09 | $5,000 | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 419-998-2969 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Ohio's training list.
What CDL school costs in Lima
1 program nearest Lima posted tuition to Ohio's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers the one program 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Career Center | Truck Driving (200-Hr Day Class) | Lima, OH | 0 | $5,000 | $0 | 94% | 91% |
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 Lima
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 Lima school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Lima. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 71 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 34,695 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Lima?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $5,000, median $5,000. With Ohio's permit and license, about $5,078 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Lima?
1 location is registered in Lima for Class A training, and 1 is 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 Lima 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 Lima
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Lima. All Ohio cities