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Accel Trucking University
8225 E Main St, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Accel Trucking University is on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry with one location in Ridgeland, SC, offering Class A theory, range and public-road training. Status Active, record updated March 2, 2024.
Its own row on South Carolina's training list posts $5,500 tuition. Its registry record has been untouched since March 2, 2024: call to confirm it is still enrolling.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · South Carolina training list · BLS wages May 2025
Phone 843-802-9821
Lowest posted tuition
Record updated, over 2 years ago
Other Class A schools within 25 miles, 0% updated in 2026
Driver pay, Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC
Registry record
| Training provider | Accel Trucking University |
| Record last updated | March 2, 2024 over 2 years |
| Classes | Class A theoryClass A rangeClass A public roadHazmat theory |
| Under review | No |
Source: FMCSA registry, Oct 5, 2026.
Posted tuition, length and results
Accel Trucking University's own row on South Carolina's training list, the one workforce boards pay from.
| Program | Course | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accel Training Centers, Inc. | Commercial Driver's License - CDL | $5,500 | $0 | 100% | not reported |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
4 programs within 50 miles post tuition from $1,669 to $5,780, median $3,717; the South Carolina median is $5,000.
South Carolina fees: commercial learner permit $18, class a license (8 years) $40 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
The area around Ridgeland
2 other Class A schools are registered within 25 miles of Accel Trucking University.
Heavy truck drivers in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC area earn a median $52,530 a year (middle 80%: $39,420 to $71,300); 730 hold those jobs (BLS, May 2025).
49 for-hire trucking companies are based in Ridgeland (FMCSA company census).
3 Ridgeland training providers are on FMCSA's removed list.
All CDL schools in Ridgeland, SC · All CDL schools in South Carolina
Nearby schools
| School | City | Distance | Registry updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| #4 - Palmetto Training, Inc. (Hardeeville) | Hardeeville, SC | 15.5 mi | 2025-07-17 |
| Rincon Campus | Rincon, GA | 19.4 mi | 2024-05-21 |
Check Accel Trucking University before you pay
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