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CDL schools in Wellston, Ohio
1 school in Wellston 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 Wellston on Ohio's approved training list runs $5,000 to $13,900, with a $5,000 median across 3 programs. Truck drivers in the nonmetro part of Southern Ohio earn a median $59,920 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Ohio training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Wellston; 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 Wellston.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the nonmetro part of Southern Ohio; 3,260 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Wellston
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 2 active registrants in Wellston: 2 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destiny Truck Driving Academy 150 Driving Park Road | Theory · range · road | 2022-01-06 | $5,000 | Class B, Passenger, Hazmat | 740-721-4313 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Ohio's training list.
What CDL school costs in Wellston
3 programs nearest Wellston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destiny Truck Driving Academy | Commercial Truck Driver Training (CDL) | Wellston, OH | 0 | $5,000 | $0 | 78% | 87% |
| Gallia Jackson Vinton JVSD | Power Lineman w/ CDL Class A Unrestricted | Rio Grande, OH | 18 | $13,900 | $0 | 94% | 87% |
| Gallia Jackson Vinton JVSD | Commercial Driver's License Training | Rio Grande, OH | 18 | $5,000 | $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 Wellston
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 Wellston school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Wellston. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 10 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 5,488 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Wellston?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $5,000 to $13,900, median $5,000. With Ohio's permit and license, about $5,078 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Wellston?
1 location is registered in Wellston for Class A training, and 1 is within 25 miles of the city. No school here updated its registry record in 2026, and 1 has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Wellston 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 Wellston
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Wellston. Also within 35 miles: Piketon, OH (1); Gallipolis, OH (1). All Ohio cities