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CDL schools in Medina, Ohio
2 schools in Medina 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 Medina on Ohio's approved training list runs $2,665 to $25,845, with a $6,645 median across 11 programs. Truck drivers in the Cleveland, OH area earn a median $58,970 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Ohio training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Medina; 2 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Ohio permit ($32) and CDL ($47). Medical exam extra.
Medina training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Cleveland, OH area; 11,970 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Medina
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 10 active registrants in Medina: 10 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 - Cleveland 1077 Lake Rd | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-18 | not posted | Hazmat | not listed |
| Hamrick School 1156 Medina Road | Theory · range · road | 2022-02-21 | $7,075 | Hazmat | 330-239-2229 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Ohio's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Medina
| School | City | Miles from Medina | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Truck Driving School, Inc. | Columbia Station, OH | 15 | 2025-11-05 | $2,665 |
| 160 Driving Academy | Akron, OH | 18 | 2026-09-18 | $5,510 |
| Akron Driving Academy | Akron, OH | 18 | 2025-11-05 | not posted |
| Stark State College CDL Training Program | Akron, OH | 20 | 2026-01-05 | $8,327 |
| MTC Truck Driver Training | Akron, OH | 20 | 2024-11-15 | not posted |
| LDG Truck Driving School | Avon, OH | 23 | 2025-07-15 | not posted |
| Lorain County Adult Career Center | Oberlin, OH | 23 | 2026-02-03 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Medina's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Medina
8 programs nearest Medina posted tuition to Ohio's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamrick School | Advanced Truck Driver Training | Medina, OH | 0 | $7,075 | $120 | 84% | 87% |
| Great Lakes Truck Driving School | Premier Training Program | Columbia Station, OH | 15 | $25,845 | $150 | not reported | not reported |
| Great Lakes Truck Driving School | CDL Skills Training Program | Columbia Station, OH | 15 | $6,645 | $150 | 90% | 64% |
| Great Lakes Truck Driving School | Premier Driver Development Program - Option 2 | Columbia Station, OH | 15 | $22,654 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| Great Lakes Truck Driving School | Straight Truck / Bus Training Program (100 Clock Hours) | Columbia Station, OH | 15 | $4,545 | $150 | 92% | 72% |
| Great Lakes Truck Driving School | CDL Refresher | Columbia Station, OH | 15 | $2,665 | $150 | 100% | not reported |
| Stark State College | CDL | Akron, OH | 16 | $8,327 | $55 | 51% | 83% |
| FORTIS College Cuyahoga Falls | Class A CDL Driving Program | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 17 | $4,267 | $225 | 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 Medina
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 Medina school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 3 Medina 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. 112 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 25,692 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Medina?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $2,665 to $25,845, median $6,645. With Ohio's permit and license, about $6,723 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Medina?
2 locations are registered in Medina for Class A training, and 9 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 Medina 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 Medina
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Medina. All Ohio cities