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CDL schools in Lexington, South Carolina
1 school in Lexington 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 Lexington 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 school open to the public in Lexington; 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.
Lexington 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 Lexington
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 11 active registrants in Lexington: 11 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAGE Truck Driving School - Columbia SC 277 Dooley Road | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-24 | $4,995 | Class B | 803-520-8453 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on South Carolina's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Lexington
| School | City | Miles from Lexington | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Columbia)Valley Coach & Logistics Commercial Driver Training School | Columbia, SC | 7 | 2026-10-05 | not posted |
| OTF truck & training institution LLC | Columbia, SC | 8 | 2025-09-22 | not posted |
| Roadmaster Drivers School (CSC) | Columbia, SC | 11 | 2025-10-20 | $7,495 |
| Ancora for Midlands Technical College | Columbia, SC | 12 | 2026-09-30 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Lexington's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Lexington
4 programs nearest Lexington 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 | City | Miles | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Truck Driving Schools | Class A CDL Truck Driver Training | Lexington, SC | 0 | $4,995 | $10 | 95% | not reported |
| Trusted King Transport LLC | Truck Driver Training | West Columbia, SC | 3 | $4,630 | $430 | 100% | 100% |
| Roadmaster Drivers School | Commercial Truck Driver Training | Columbia, SC | 10 | $7,495 | $200 | 66% | not reported |
| 160 Driving Academy | Class A Commercial Driver?s License (cdl) License Training | Columbia, SC | 18 | $4,595 | $0 | 94% | 38% |
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 Lexington
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 Lexington school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 3 Lexington 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. 133 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 25,729 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Lexington?
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 Lexington?
1 location is registered in Lexington for Class A training, and 5 are 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 Lexington 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 Lexington
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Lexington. Also within 35 miles: Saluda, SC (1). All South Carolina cities