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CDL schools in Lancaster, South Carolina
1 school in Lancaster 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 Lancaster on South Carolina's approved training list runs $4,845 to $4,995, with a $4,845 median across 3 programs. Truck drivers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area earn a median $56,120 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · South Carolina training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Lancaster; 1 teaches theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the South Carolina permit ($18) and CDL ($40). Medical exam extra.
FMCSA hasn't removed any training providers in Lancaster.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area; 18,700 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Lancaster
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 2 active registrants in Lancaster: 1 is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Construction School 1490 Kershaw Camden Hwy, LCI-Lineberger Construction | Theory · range · road | 2022-01-28 | $4,845 | Class A only | 803-286-5553 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on South Carolina's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Lancaster
| School | City | Miles from Lancaster | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Technical Community College | Rock Hill, SC | 22 | 2026-04-20 | not posted |
| Big Rig Academy | Monroe, NC | 23 | 2025-02-11 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Lancaster's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Lancaster
2 programs in Lancaster posted tuition to South Carolina'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 | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Construction School | CDL Class A Truck Driver Training | $4,845 | $150 | 93% | 27% |
| Carolina Construction School LLC | Class A Truck Driving | $4,845 | $150 | 83% | 79% |
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 Lancaster
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 Lancaster school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Lancaster. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 108 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 9,623 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Lancaster?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $4,845 to $4,995, median $4,845. With South Carolina's permit and license, about $4,903 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Lancaster?
1 location is registered in Lancaster for Class A training, and 3 are 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Lancaster. All South Carolina cities