What to prioritize when comparing Ohio CDL schools
Ohio lists 65 registered training locations across 46 cities. Akron and Columbus each have five, while Cincinnati and Dayton each have four. Those four clusters give readers in several major metros a place to start, but they account for less than one-third of the statewide total. Check surrounding communities as part of the same search area. In-person theory, range, and public-road schedules can make commute reliability more important than a small difference in distance. Always connect a provider's details to its listed training address.
Every Ohio location lists some Class A training, and 51 register all three Class A components. Class B appears at 44 locations, with 39 covering theory, range, and public-road work. Passenger training is listed at 23 sites, school bus at 12, and hazardous materials theory at 37. That distribution makes the statewide directory look much broader for a Class A candidate than for a school bus candidate. Do the credential filtering first. Then compare the remaining sites on travel, direct provider answers, and whether their registered components match the complete sequence you need.
Ohio's May 2025 BLS estimate includes 83,060 heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver jobs. The median wage is $59,800, framed by $43,670 at the 10th percentile and $77,650 at the 90th percentile. The large employment count makes this a substantial statewide occupation, but it still does not connect a salary to a particular school. The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles is the official licensing source. After reviewing its CDL information, ask training locations about current tuition, calendars, enrollment steps, and how much range and road time their format provides.
City-level search
Where to Find CDL Schools in Ohio
01
Akron
5 training locations
02
Columbus
5 training locations
03
Cincinnati
4 training locations
04
Dayton
4 training locations
05
Hamilton
3 training locations
The cities shown above account for 21 of the 65 locations in the statewide list. The full directory covers 46 cities, so use the search and training filters instead of treating those city counts as the whole market.
Training registration by address
Training Options at CDL Schools in Ohio
51 Ohio locations register every Class A component. Class B reaches the same three-part scope at 39 locations, or 12 fewer.
hazardous materials theory training appears at 37 addresses, more than either of the other endorsement categories summarized here. Check each card because the components attached to those addresses differ.
If you are deciding between license classes, compare the vehicle and job differences in the Class A CDL training guide and Class B CDL training guide. Passenger, school bus, and hazardous materials requirements are covered in the CDL endorsement guide.
- Any Class A part
- 65
- Full Class A scope
- 51
- Any Class B part
- 44
- Full Class B scope
- 39
- Passenger
- 23
- School bus
- 12
- Hazardous materials theory
- 37
Ohio school finder
All CDL Schools in Ohio, Listed Alphabetically
Search all CDL schools in Ohio across 65 public-enrollment, in-person locations. Filters use the training registration attached to each provider-location record in the August 5, 2026 FMCSA registry snapshot.
- Training locations
- 65
- Cities represented
- 46
How to Read Registry Details for CDL Schools in Ohio
FMCSA says training providers attest that they meet the applicable federal and state requirements before they appear in the Training Provider Registry. Use the component labels on each card to check the training registered at that location, then confirm current course details directly with the provider.
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Search Results for CDL Schools in Ohio
Each result opens the detailed location card on its permanent directory page.
Akron, OH
160 Driving Academy - Akron - Classroom
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
1501 S Arlington St, Akron, OH 44306-4247- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
The public registry identifies this on-site training location at 1501 S Arlington St, Akron, Ohio 44306-4247. The organization attached to this address is 160 Driving Academy on the location-level file. Counted by category, this address has 2 theory components, 0 range components, and 0 road components. Training attached to this address includes HazMat theory and Class A. Use the grid to distinguish theory, range, and road. Before choosing this training site, request the current details for refund terms, complete price, vehicle access, testing arrangements, and scheduled driving time.
Registry training breakdown
Class A
- Knowledge instruction
Hazardous Materials
- Knowledge lessons
Contact routes for this address
Cincinnati, OH
160 Driving Academy - Cincinnati - Classroom and Yard
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
410 Glendale Milford Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45215-1103- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
The location file records an on-site training address at 410 Glendale Milford Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215-1103. The record assigns this training address to 160 Driving Academy for this public-enrollment record. The location-level registration applies to HazMat theory and Class A. Each registered component is itemized in the grid. FMCSA fields show 2 theory components, 1 range component, and 1 road component within the 2 training categories on this card. When comparing course offers, get direct confirmation of scheduled driving time, vehicle access, testing arrangements, complete price, and refund terms.
Training component summary
Class A
- Classroom work
- Training range
- Public-road driving
Hazardous Materials
- Theory
Provider contact details
Cleveland, OH
160 Driving Academy - Cleveland - Classroom
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
14037 Puritas Ave Units A/D, Cleveland, OH 44135- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
The registry includes this public-enrollment training location at 14037 Puritas Ave Units A/D, Cleveland, Ohio 44135. The named organization behind this entry is 160 Driving Academy for the address shown above. The component total breaks into 2 theory registrations, 0 range registrations, and 0 public-road registrations across 2 categories. The registered categories at this site cover HazMat theory and Class A. The rows show where the training flags differ. While narrowing your shortlist, get direct confirmation of vehicle access, course dates, scheduled driving time, complete price, and refund terms.
Training recorded here
Class A
- Registered theory
Hazardous Materials
- Knowledge instruction
Contact this provider
Medina, OH
160 Driving Academy - Cleveland - Yard
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
1077 Lake Rd, Medina, OH 44256-2450- Registry record updated
- July 2, 2026
This provider address carries a public-enrollment registry listing at 1077 Lake Rd, Medina, Ohio 44256-2450. For this address, the provider on file is 160 Driving Academy for this address record. The provider record marks training in Class A. Each registered component is itemized in the grid. Across 1 course category, the record marks 0 theory components, 1 range component, and 1 road component. Before paying a deposit, review written information about course dates, complete price, testing arrangements, scheduled driving time, and vehicle access.
What this location registers
Class A
- Range component
- Public-road component
Reach the training provider
Hilliard, OH
160 Driving Academy - Columbus - Classroom
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
4668 Cemetery Road, Hilliard, OH 43026- Registry record updated
- May 2, 2026
This training address appears in FMCSA’s public provider file at 4668 Cemetery Road, Hilliard, Ohio 43026. The organization attached to this address is 160 Driving Academy for the training entry. The provider record marks training in Class A and HazMat theory. Theory and driving registrations are broken out below. The address-level breakdown totals 2 theory parts, 0 range parts, and 0 road parts among 2 categories. When checking the provider’s current offer, request the current details for complete price, refund terms, vehicle access, testing arrangements, and course dates.
Federal training categories
Class A
- Theory
Hazardous Materials
- Theory portion
Reach the training provider
Columbus, OH
160 Driving Academy - Columbus - Yard
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
1155 W Mound Street, Columbus, OH 43223- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
This public-enrollment, on-site training location is listed at 1155 W Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223. Federal provider data links the address to 160 Driving Academy on the federal location record. The training mix recorded here consists of Class A. The grid keeps classroom and driving parts apart. This location's 1 course row account for 0 theory flags, 1 range flag, and 1 road flag. Before signing an agreement, have the school spell out complete price, testing arrangements, refund terms, vehicle access, and scheduled driving time.
What this location registers
Class A
- Range instruction
- On-road practice
Provider contact details
Dayton, OH
160 Driving Academy - Dayton - Classroom
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
5260 N Dixie Dr, Dayton, OH 45414-3914- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
FMCSA records this address as a public-enrollment training site at 5260 N Dixie Dr, Dayton, Ohio 45414-3914. The federal record associates the location with 160 Driving Academy for the listed provider location. The component total breaks into 2 theory registrations, 0 range registrations, and 0 public-road registrations across 2 categories. The location-level registration applies to HazMat theory and Class A. Check the rows for the exact registered components. Before committing to a class date, request the current details for scheduled driving time, course dates, vehicle access, complete price, and refund terms.
Training scope at this site
Class A
- Theory instruction
Hazardous Materials
- Registered theory
Reach the training provider
Moraine, OH
160 Driving Academy - Dayton - Yard
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
4100 N Springboro Pike, Moraine, OH 45439- Registry record updated
- June 22, 2026
The federal location data shows public enrollment at this site at 4100 N Springboro Pike, Moraine, Ohio 45439. FMCSA data names 160 Driving Academy for the training entry. The federal record distributes its course flags across 0 theory components, 1 range component, and 1 road component. The location-level registration applies to Class A. The rows show where the training flags differ. Before you enroll at this address, ask the school to specify complete price, vehicle access, course dates, refund terms, and testing arrangements.
Registered course components
Class A
- Behind-the-wheel range
- Public-road training
Contact this provider
Maumee, OH
160 Driving Academy - Toledo - Classroom
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
572 W Dussel Dr, Maumee, OH 43537-4081- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
The federal location data shows public enrollment at this site at 572 W Dussel Dr, Maumee, Ohio 43537-4081. For this address, the provider on file is 160 Driving Academy at this training location. The location-level registration applies to Class A and HazMat theory. Theory and driving registrations are broken out below. Across the visible training rows, 2 categories include theory, 0 categories include range work, and 0 categories include public-road work. Before committing to a class date, ask the provider to confirm course dates, vehicle access, scheduled driving time, refund terms, and testing arrangements.
Training scope at this site
Class A
- Theory portion
Hazardous Materials
- Theory instruction
Reach the training provider
Toledo, OH
160 Driving Academy - Toledo - Yard
Training provider: 160 Driving Academy
6225 Benore Road, Toledo, OH 43612- Registry record updated
- May 11, 2026
The federal training directory lists this on-site location at 6225 Benore Road, Toledo, Ohio 43612. FMCSA pairs this provider location with 160 Driving Academy on the federal location record. This provider address has training listed for Class A. The grid below separates theory from behind-the-wheel components. Of the components attached to this location, 0 are theory, 1 is range, and 1 is road registration. As you compare this location with others, request the current details for course dates, scheduled driving time, vehicle access, refund terms, and complete price.
Registered course components
Class A
- Off-road range
- Public-road training
Contact this provider
Tipp City, OH
A1 CDL School
4085 Lisa Drive, Tipp City, OH 45371- Registry record updated
- April 24, 2025
The public registry identifies this on-site training location at 4085 Lisa Drive, Tipp City, Ohio 45371. The organization field for this card names A1 CDL School on the federal location record. Of the components attached to this location, 4 are theory, 3 are range, and 3 are road registration. For this site, federal course data includes passenger endorsement, HazMat theory, Class A, and Class B. Check the rows for the exact registered components. Before selecting a cohort, get the current terms for refund terms, vehicle access, scheduled driving time, course dates, and complete price.
Training recorded here
Class A
- Classroom work
- Range
- Public road
Class B
- Classroom theory
- Range driving
- On-road practice
Passenger
- Classroom work
- Vehicle-control range
- On-road work
Hazardous Materials
- Theory
School contact links
Akron, OH
Akron Driving Academy
1350 Kelly Ave, Akron, OH 44306-3774- Registry record updated
- November 5, 2025
This provider address carries a public-enrollment registry listing at 1350 Kelly Ave, Akron, Ohio 44306-3774. FMCSA data names Akron Driving Academy for the training entry. The provider record marks training in passenger endorsement, Class B, and Class A. Each category below shows its recorded course parts. The 3 listed categories contain 3 theory flags, 3 range flags, and 3 road flags. To finish your comparison, put these questions to the school about refund terms, vehicle access, scheduled driving time, complete price, and testing arrangements.
Training scope at this site
Class A
- Theory portion
- Practice range
- Public-road training
Class B
- Theory coursework
- Training range
- Behind-the-wheel road
Passenger
- Registered theory
- Range
- Behind-the-wheel road
Registry contact methods
Gnadenhutten, OH
American Professional Truck Driving School By Buckeye Career Center
8334 State Route 36 SE, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629- Registry record updated
- April 8, 2026
This address appears as a public-enrollment training location at 8334 State Route 36 SE, Gnadenhutten, Ohio 44629. The record assigns this training address to American Professional Truck Driving School By Buckeye Career Center on the federal location record. Course flags connected to this location show HazMat theory, school-bus endorsement, Class B, and Class A. The card itemizes each recorded training component. The record totals 3 theory components, 3 range components, and 3 road components. For a final enrollment check, get the current terms for refund terms, scheduled driving time, complete price, testing arrangements, and vehicle access.
Location training details
Class A
- Registered theory
- Closed-range work
- On-road practice
Class B
- Theory portion
- Range driving
- Public road
School bus
- Behind-the-wheel range
- Road instruction
Hazardous Materials
- Classroom work
Reach the training provider
Lima, OH
Apollo Truck Driving Academy
3325 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH 45806- Registry record updated
- June 9, 2026
This training address appears in FMCSA’s public provider file at 3325 Shawnee Rd, Lima, Ohio 45806. This location record sits under Apollo Truck Driving Academy for the training entry. Counted by category, this address has 5 theory components, 4 range components, and 4 road components. The provider record marks training in Class A, school-bus endorsement, HazMat theory, Class B, and passenger endorsement. The card itemizes each recorded training component. When comparing course offers, get the current terms for vehicle access, course dates, scheduled driving time, refund terms, and testing arrangements.
Training component summary
Class A
- Knowledge instruction
- Off-road range
- Road component
Class B
- Theory
- Range driving
- Road driving
Passenger
- Knowledge lessons
- Training range
- On-road work
School bus
- Classroom theory
- Vehicle-control range
- On-road practice
Hazardous Materials
- Theory coursework
Contact routes for this address
St Clairsville, OH
Belmont College Truck Driving Academy
68094 Hammond rd, St Clairsville, OH 43950- Registry record updated
- September 4, 2025
The federal directory records this public-enrollment training site at 68094 Hammond rd, St Clairsville, Ohio 43950. FMCSA pairs this provider location with Belmont College Truck Driving Academy for the listed provider location. FMCSA fields show 3 theory components, 2 range components, and 2 road components within the 3 training categories on this card. The location record includes Class A, HazMat theory, and Class B. Theory and driving registrations are broken out below. To finish your comparison, request the current details for testing arrangements, scheduled driving time, complete price, refund terms, and vehicle access.
Federal training categories
Class A
- Classroom work
- Range driving
- Road instruction
Class B
- Theory component
- Range
- Public-road driving
Hazardous Materials
- Theory coursework
Ways to contact the provider
Hamilton, OH
Butler Tech
5140 Princeton Glendale Rd, Hamilton, OH 45011-2415- Registry record updated
- June 8, 2023
The public registry identifies this on-site training location at 5140 Princeton Glendale Rd, Hamilton, Ohio 45011-2415. The federal record associates the location with Butler Tech for this address record. FMCSA fields show 4 theory components, 4 range components, and 4 road components within the 4 training categories on this card. Training categories listed here include Class B, Class A, passenger endorsement, and school-bus endorsement. Check the rows for the exact registered components. Before choosing this training site, get direct confirmation of refund terms, course dates, complete price, vehicle access, and scheduled driving time.
Training component summary
Class A
- Theory instruction
- Closed-range work
- On-road practice
Class B
- Theory portion
- Range component
- Public-road component
Passenger
- Registered theory
- Practice range
- Behind-the-wheel road
School bus
- Registered theory
- Range component
- Road instruction
Registry contact methods
Hamilton, OH
Butler Tech CDL
Training provider: Butler Technology and Career Development School
5140 Princeton-Glendale Rd, Hamilton, OH 45011- Registry record updated
- February 3, 2026
The public federal file includes this classroom-and-driving location at 5140 Princeton-Glendale Rd, Hamilton, Ohio 45011. FMCSA data names Butler Technology and Career Development School on this public registry entry. The location record includes Class A, school-bus endorsement, Class B, and passenger endorsement. The grid keeps classroom and driving parts apart. Across the visible training rows, 4 categories include theory, 4 categories include range work, and 4 categories include public-road work. For a final enrollment check, put these questions to the school about testing arrangements, complete price, vehicle access, scheduled driving time, and course dates.
Registry training breakdown
Class A
- Theory component
- Range
- Public-road component
Class B
- Knowledge lessons
- Closed-range work
- On-road practice
Passenger
- Registered theory
- Range instruction
- Public road
School bus
- Theory portion
- Range driving
- Public-road component
Contact this provider
How Much Do Truck Drivers Make in Ohio?
The May 2025 BLS median for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Ohio is $59,800, $1,160 above the national median of $58,640. The estimate covers 83,060 heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver jobs, one of the larger state employment bases in the table.
At the lower published percentile, annual pay is $43,670. The 90th-percentile figure is $77,650, putting $33,980 between the two BLS estimates.
The figures cover wage-and-salary workers across experience levels and exclude self-employed drivers. Use the truck driver salary table for the national figures and every state, and read the truck driver career guide before connecting school choice to a specific job plan.
- 10th percentile
- $43,670
- Median
- $59,800
- 90th percentile
- $77,650
- State employment
- 83,060
Licensing Steps After Comparing CDL Schools in Ohio
CDL training and state licensing are separate steps. Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles publishes the current Ohio instructions, while the federal Training Provider Registry identifies training locations and the training types attached to them.
Start with the official state resource before paying a deposit, then use the directory card to confirm the provider's address and training scope. Ask the provider to put the course dates, total price, driving time, and refund terms in writing for the cohort you plan to attend.
Questions About CDL Schools in Ohio
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Source trail
Official Sources for CDL Schools in Ohio
- FMCSA Training Provider Registry school search
- FMCSA guidance for selecting a registered training provider
- FMCSA registered training location data, August 5, 2026
- Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles: Official Ohio CDL licensing guidance
- BLS May 2025 heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver wages
The CDL schools in Ohio shown here come from active, in-person federal registry entries open to public enrollment and dated August 5, 2026. A provider's federal registration records training scope at a location. Compare the provider's current course details and the state's licensing instructions before enrolling.