77 FMCSA-approved training locations in Ohio registered with the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) registry and open to public enrollment. All providers listed are required to accept students before they can take a CDL skills test at a state licensing office. Private-enrollment programs (carrier fleets, transit agencies) are excluded.
Public locations
77
FMCSA TPR registered
Class A programs
76
tractor-trailer CDL
Class B programs
54
straight truck / bus CDL
1st Premier Trucking Academy
, OH
Advanced CDL Solutions LLC
, OH
Alibek CDL School
, OH
Cheapest ELDT only 2500 for CDL
D&L Management LLC
, OH
Eclipse DOT
, OH
ELDT Courses
ELDT.COURSES
, OH
ELDT Solutions - On Site CDL Training
ELDT Solutions
, OH
Kulish III Enterprises
, OH
Student Transport
, OH
The CDL Coach ELDT
Atlanta Career Training - The CDL Coach
, OH
160 Driving Academy - Akron Classroom
160 Driving Academy
Akron, OH 44306
Akron Driving Academy
Akron, OH 44306
MTC Truck Driver Training-Akron
MTC Truck Driver Training
Akron, OH 44312
Stark State College CDL Training Program
Stark State College
Akron, OH 44312
Stark State College CDL Training Program
Stark State College
Akron, OH 44304
Northwest State Community College
Northweststate Community College
Archbold, OH 43502
LDG Truck Driving School
LDG TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL
Avon, OH 44011
Butler Tech CDL Batavia
Butler Technology and Career Development School
Batavia, OH 45103
P and c johnson trucking
P and C Johnson Trucking LLC
BLANCHESTER, OH 45107
Great Lakes Truck Driving School
Great Lakes Truck Driving School Inc.
Canton, OH 44706
Collins Career Technical Center
Chesapeake, OH 45619
160 Driving Academy - Cincinnati Office and Yard
160 Driving Academy
Cincinnati, OH 45215
Cigno CDL Training
Cincinnati, OH 45215
Direct venture corp
direct venture corp
Cincinnati, OH 45241
Direct venture corp
direct venture corp
Cincinnati, OH 45216
160 Driving Academy - Cleveland Classroom
160 Driving Academy
Cleveland, OH 44135
Great Lakes Truck Driving School, Inc.
Great Lakes Truck Driving School Inc.
Columbia Station, OH 44028
160 Driving Academy - Columbus Yard
160 Driving Academy
Columbus, OH 43223
Capital Transportation Academy, Inc
Columbus, OH 43219
INTERNATIONAL CDL SCHOOL
Columbus, OH 43228
Roadmaster Drivers School (COL)
Roadmaster Drivers School
Columbus, OH 43223
TRUCKTRAILERPRO CDL SCHOOL LLC - COLUMBUS
TRUCKTRAILERPRO CDL SCHOOL LLC
Columbus, OH 43207
160 Driving Academy - Dayton Classroom
160 Driving Academy
Dayton, OH 45414
Troy CDL School LLC
Troy CDL SChool LLC
Dayton, OH 45404
Troy CDL School LLC (Classroom)
Troy CDL SChool LLC
Dayton, OH 45404
TRUCKTRAILERPRO CDL SCHOOL LLC - DAYTON
TRUCKTRAILERPRO CDL SCHOOL LLC
DAYTON, OH 45404
Ohio Business College Truck Driving Academy
Dayton,, OH 45426
Cuyahoga Community College CDL Training Program
Euclid, OH 44117
OWENS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Owens Community State College
Findlay, OH 45840
Trainco, Inc. - Fremont, OH
Trainco, Inc.
Fremont, OH 43420
American Professional Truck Driving School By Buckeye Career Center
Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Butler Tech
Hamilton, OH 45011
Butler Tech CDL
Butler Technology and Career Development School
Hamilton, OH 45011
NAPIER TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING, INC.
same as above
HAMILTON, OH 45015
160 Driving Academy - Columbus Classroom
160 Driving Academy
Hilliard, OH 43026
Apollo Truck Driving Academy
Lima, OH 45806
Trainco, Inc. - MACC
Trainco, Inc.
Mansfield, OH 44905
Washington County Career Center
Marietta, OH 45750
160 Driving Academy - Toledo Classroom
160 Driving Academy
Maumee, OH 43537
160 Driving Academy - Cleveland Yard
160 Driving Academy
Medina, OH 44256
Hamrick School
Medina, OH 44256
TURAN CDL SCHOOL INC
MIDDLETOWN, OH 45044
Ehove Truck Driving Academy
Ehove Career Center
Milan, OH 44846
160 Driving Academy - Dayton Yard
160 Driving Academy
Moraine, OH 45439
Southern State Community College Truck Driving Academy
Southern State Truck Driving Academy
Mt. Orab, OH 45154
Hocking Technical College
Nelsonville, OH 45764
DBA as ETI Technical College of Niles
ETI Technical College of Niles
Niles, OH 44446
Stark State College CDL Training Program
Stark State College
North Canton, OH 44720
Northeast Ohio Truck Driver Training LLC
North Jackson, OH 44451
Lorain County Adult Career Center
Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
Oberlin, OH 44074
Prime CDL training center LLC
Parma, OH 44130
Ancora for Central Ohio Technical College
Lindenwood Education System
Pataskala, OH 43062
Owens Community State College
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Trainco, Inc. - Perrysburg, OH
Trainco, Inc.
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Southern State Community College Truck Driving Academy (Piketon)
Southern State Truck Driving Academy
Piketon, OH 45661
Destiny truck Driving Academy
Destiny Truck Driving Academy
Rio Grande, OH 45674
Collins Career Technical Center
South Point, OH 45680
Clark State College
Clark State Community College
Springfield, OH 45502
Clark State College
Clark State Community College
Springfield, OH 45505
Belmont College Truck Driving Academy
St Clairsville, OH 43950
A1 CDL School
Tipp City, OH 45371
160 Driving Academy - Toledo Yard
160 Driving Academy
Toledo, OH 43612
Vantage Career Center
Van Wert, OH 45891
YSU Truck Driving School
Vienna, OH 44473
Farmers Alliance, LLC
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Destiny Truck Driving Academy
Wellston, OH 45692
Mid-East Career and Technology Centers Adult Education
Mid-East career and Technology centers
Zanesville, OH 43701
The FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training rule, effective February 7, 2022, requires all first-time Class A and Class B CDL applicants to complete a training curriculum at a school registered in the Training Provider Registry before taking the CDL skills test. In Ohio, there are 77 public-enrollment locations currently registered, of which 76 offer Class A (tractor-trailer) training. Schools must provide both theory instruction and behind-the-wheel time on a closed range and public road. TruckRadar pulls this list directly from the FMCSA TPR monthly export and excludes private-enrollment providers. Verify enrollment availability and current pricing directly with each school before applying.
There are 77 CDL training locations registered with the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR) in Ohio that accept public enrollment. Some additional providers operate private enrollment programs (corporate fleets, transit agencies) and are not listed here. The registry is updated daily by FMCSA as schools register or update their programs.
Yes, for entry-level drivers obtaining a Class A or Class B CDL. The FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule requires all first-time CDL applicants (and those upgrading from Class B to Class A) to complete training at a registered provider before taking their skills test. Only schools listed in the FMCSA Training Provider Registry qualify. Drivers who already held a CDL before February 7, 2022 are exempt from ELDT for upgrades.
Class A CDL authorizes operation of combination vehicles (tractor-trailer) with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) over 26,001 lbs where the towed vehicle exceeds 10,000 lbs — the standard for OTR trucking. Class B covers single vehicles over 26,001 lbs GVWR (straight trucks, dump trucks, city buses) and vehicles towing less than 10,001 lbs. Class A training is longer and more comprehensive; a Class A license includes Class B privileges.
CDL training length varies by school and program type. Most Class A programs run 3–8 weeks of combined classroom (theory) and behind-the-wheel instruction. The FMCSA ELDT rule sets minimum hour requirements: 24 hours of theory and specific behind-the-wheel hours on a range and public road. Accelerated programs run 3–4 weeks full-time; community college programs can run a semester. Cost in Ohio typically ranges from $3,000 to $10,000 depending on school and program length.
No. This list shows only public-enrollment CDL schools — providers that accept applications from any qualified student. Many carriers (Amazon, UPS, waste haulers, transit agencies) operate registered training programs exclusively for their own employees or applicants. Those private-enrollment programs are registered with FMCSA but excluded here since they are not open to the general public.