CDL training in Cincinnati

11 CDL training programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

8 schools offer these truck driving programs with classes in the Cincinnati area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Truck drivers need a commercial driver's license, which generally takes a knowledge test and a driving test. Most drivers have a high school diploma and prepare at a professional truck driving school.¹ In Cincinnati, 11 of the 11 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 1 is taught partly or fully online.

See the 11 programs

All 102 CDL training programs in Ohio, including online programs

How much does CDL training cost in Cincinnati?

$4,963 to $5,985

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 10 programs with a price: $3,940 to $6,154

Finished the program: 90%
Working 6 months later: 84%
Earned a year, estimated: about $47,600
Length: Not reported for most programs

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). How these figures are made

Is there free CDL training in Cincinnati?

Yes, if you qualify. Workforce funding can pay for any program on this page.²³
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most truck driving programs in Cincinnati cost $4,963 to $5,985.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: grants, company-paid training and the GI Bill

All 11 CDL training programs in Cincinnati approved for funding

11 programs

CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed
5 Week CDL Truck Driver Training Program
Napier Truck Driver Training, Inc., Hamilton
No diploma needed
Napier Truck Driver Training, Inc., Hamilton · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,154
Program website, 5 Week CDL Truck Driver Training Program at Napier Truck Driver Training, Inc.
More details about 5 Week CDL Truck Driver Training Program at Napier Truck Driver Training, Inc.
Finished
92%
Working at 6 months
90%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
863
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,154
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
10 Weekend Class A CDL Truck Driver Training Program
Napier Truck Driver Training, Inc., Hamilton
No diploma needed
Napier Truck Driver Training, Inc., Hamilton · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,154
Program website, 10 Weekend Class A CDL Truck Driver Training Program at Napier Truck Driver Training, Inc.
More details about 10 Weekend Class A CDL Truck Driver Training Program at Napier Truck Driver Training, Inc.
Finished
90%
Working at 6 months
94%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
152
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,154
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
CDL A Commericial Driver's License
Butler Technology and Career Development Schools, Batavia
No diploma needed
Butler Technology and Career Development Schools, Batavia · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$45,400
Price if you pay yourself$5,940
Program website, CDL A Commericial Driver's License at Butler Technology and Career Development Schools
More details about CDL A Commericial Driver's License at Butler Technology and Career Development Schools
Finished
86%
Working at 6 months
88%
Earned in a quarter
$11,344
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$375
Students counted
121
a year, estimated
$45,400
price
$5,940
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Class A Cdl License Truck Driver Training
Ivy Tech Community College, Lawrenceburg
No diploma needed
Ivy Tech Community College, Lawrenceburg · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$48,300
Price if you pay yourself$4,953
Program website, Class A Cdl License Truck Driver Training at Ivy Tech Community College
More details about Class A Cdl License Truck Driver Training at Ivy Tech Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
54%
Earned in a quarter
$12,071
Length
4 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
109
a year, estimated
$48,300
price
$4,953
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Truck Driving Program - CDL A
Southern State Community College, OH, Sharonville
No diploma needed
Southern State Community College, OH, Sharonville · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$47,000
Price if you pay yourself$5,750
Program website, Truck Driving Program - CDL A at Southern State Community College, OH
More details about Truck Driving Program - CDL A at Southern State Community College, OH
Finished
89%
Working at 6 months
84%
Earned in a quarter
$11,752
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
99
a year, estimated
$47,000
price
$5,750
CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
Gateway Community and Technical College, Fort Wright
No diploma needed
Gateway Community and Technical College, Fort Wright · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$59,300
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor at Gateway Community and Technical College
More details about Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor at Gateway Community and Technical College
Finished
93%
Working at 6 months
64%
Earned in a quarter
$14,823
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
80
a year, estimated
$59,300
price
Not reported
CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed
CDL Training Program
direct venture corp, Evendale
No diploma needed
direct venture corp, Evendale · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,000
More details about CDL Training Program at direct venture corp
Finished
87%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
74
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$5,000
Class AHybridNo diploma needed
Class A Cdl License Training Course
160 Driving Academy, Lawrenceburg
No diploma needed
160 Driving Academy, Lawrenceburg · Class A · Hybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,995
Program website, Class A Cdl License Training Course at 160 Driving Academy
More details about Class A Cdl License Training Course at 160 Driving Academy
Finished
87%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
4 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
54
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,995
Class AIn personNo diploma needed
Class A Commerical Drivers License (CDL)
Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses, Batavia
No diploma needed
Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses, Batavia · Class A · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$47,600
Price if you pay yourself$6,000
Program website, Class A Commerical Drivers License (CDL) at Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses
More details about Class A Commerical Drivers License (CDL) at Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses
Finished
90%
Working at 6 months
83%
Earned in a quarter
$11,908
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
23
a year, estimated
$47,600
price
$6,000
Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed
Commercial Driver's License Class B with Passenger
Butler Technology and Career Development Schools, Batavia
No diploma needed
Butler Technology and Career Development Schools, Batavia · Bus and passenger · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,940
Program website, Commercial Driver's License Class B with Passenger at Butler Technology and Career Development Schools
More details about Commercial Driver's License Class B with Passenger at Butler Technology and Career Development Schools
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$375
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,940
RefresherIn personNo diploma needed
Class A Cdl License Training Course (yard Only / Refresher))
160 Driving Academy, Lawrenceburg
No diploma needed
160 Driving Academy, Lawrenceburg · Refresher · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,995
Program website, Class A Cdl License Training Course (yard Only / Refresher)) at 160 Driving Academy
More details about Class A Cdl License Training Course (yard Only / Refresher)) at 160 Driving Academy
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
3 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,995

How to pay for CDL training in Cincinnati

Workforce funding can pay for CDL training in Cincinnati

Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.²People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.³

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).⁴

Financial aid and grants for CDL training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁵⁶

Company-paid CDL training

Some trucking companies run their own schools and may pay the tuition if you drive for them for a set time, such as a year.⁷

GI Bill for CDL training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁸

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Where the Cincinnati truck driving program numbers come from

Which Cincinnati truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs with classes in the Cincinnati area that are approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Ohio page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Cincinnati truck driving program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some truck driving programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

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CDL training in Cincinnati

How much does CDL training cost in Cincinnati?

Is there free CDL training in Cincinnati?

All 11 CDL training programs in Cincinnati approved for funding

5 Week CDL Truck Driver Training Program

10 Weekend Class A CDL Truck Driver Training Program

CDL A Commericial Driver's License

Class A Cdl License Truck Driver Training

Truck Driving Program - CDL A

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

CDL Training Program

Class A Cdl License Training Course

Class A Commerical Drivers License (CDL)

Commercial Driver's License Class B with Passenger

Class A Cdl License Training Course (yard Only / Refresher))