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CDL schools in Columbia, South Carolina
4 schools in Columbia 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 Columbia on South Carolina's approved training list runs $4,595 to $7,495, with a $4,813 median across 4 programs. Truck drivers in the Columbia, SC area earn a median $51,280 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · South Carolina training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in Columbia; 3 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the South Carolina permit ($18) and CDL ($40). Medical exam extra.
Columbia training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, all of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Columbia, SC area; 5,630 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Columbia
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 16 active registrants in Columbia: 15 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only); 1 ticks "open to the public" but is not a school that takes students: 1 employer or carrier training their own drivers.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Columbia)Valley Coach & Logistics Commercial Driver Training School 652 Bush River Rd | Theory · range · road | 2026-10-05 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 843-607-0693 |
| Ancora for Midlands Technical College (2 sites) 316 S Beltline Blvd | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-30 | not posted | Class B, Hazmat | 866-937-1850 |
| Roadmaster Drivers School (CSC) 1602 Andrews Road | Part of Class A | 2025-10-20 | $7,495 | Class A only | 800-831-1300 |
| OTF truck & training institution LLC 3106 Broad River Rd | Theory · range · road | 2025-09-22 | not posted | Class B | 803-757-8694 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on South Carolina's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Columbia
| School | City | Miles from Columbia | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAGE Truck Driving School - Columbia SC | Lexington, SC | 9 | 2026-09-24 | $4,995 |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Columbia's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Columbia
2 programs in Columbia posted tuition to South Carolina'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 | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy | Class A Commercial Driver?s License (cdl) License Training | $4,595 | $0 | 94% | 38% |
| Roadmaster Drivers School | Commercial Truck Driver Training | $7,495 | $200 | 66% | not reported |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
South Carolina fees: commercial learner permit $18, class a license (8 years) $40 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Columbia
A South Carolina workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list South Carolina sites. South Carolina terms · all carriers
Check a Columbia school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 3 Columbia 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. 616 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 147,035 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Columbia?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $4,595 to $7,495, median $4,813. With South Carolina's permit and license, about $4,870 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Columbia?
4 locations are registered in Columbia for Class A training, and 5 are within 25 miles of the city. 2 updated their registry record in 2026, and none has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Columbia 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 Columbia
No other city with a page is within 35 miles.
Also within 35 miles: Lexington, SC (1); Winnsboro, SC (1). All South Carolina cities