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CDL training in Cleveland

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

6 schools offer these truck driving programs with classes in the Cleveland 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 Cleveland, 8 of the 18 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 18 programs

All 102 CDL training programs in Ohio, including online programs

How much does CDL training cost in Cleveland?

$4,050 to $6,038

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 18 programs with a price: $1,000 to $22,654

Finished the program
90%
Working 6 months later
69%
Earned a year, estimated
about $23,900
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 Cleveland?

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

All 18 CDL training programs in Cleveland approved for funding

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18 programs

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    CDL Skills Training Program

    Great Lakes Truck Driving School, Columbia Station

    No diploma needed

    Great Lakes Truck Driving School, Columbia Station · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$18,900
    Price if you pay yourself$6,645
    Program website, CDL Skills Training Program at Great Lakes Truck Driving School
    More details about CDL Skills Training Program at Great Lakes Truck Driving School
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,735
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    729
    a year, estimated
    $18,900
    price
    $6,645

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Commerical Driver License (CDL) Class A

    Valley College, Cleveland

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Valley College, Cleveland · Class A · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,050
    Program website, Commerical Driver License (CDL) Class A at Valley College
    More details about Commerical Driver License (CDL) Class A at Valley College
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    578
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,050

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    CDL Skills / Heavy Equipment Training Program

    Great Lakes Truck Driving School, Columbia Station

    No diploma needed

    Great Lakes Truck Driving School, Columbia Station · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$20,000
    Price if you pay yourself$12,345
    School website, CDL Skills / Heavy Equipment Training Program at Great Lakes Truck Driving School
    More details about CDL Skills / Heavy Equipment Training Program at Great Lakes Truck Driving School
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,998
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    229
    a year, estimated
    $20,000
    price
    $12,345

  • Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed

    Straight Truck / Bus Training Program (100 Clock Hours)

    Great Lakes Truck Driving School, Columbia Station

    No diploma needed

    Great Lakes Truck Driving School, Columbia Station · Bus and passenger · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$23,900
    Price if you pay yourself$4,545
    Program website, Straight Truck / Bus Training Program (100 Clock Hours) at Great Lakes Truck Driving School
    More details about Straight Truck / Bus Training Program (100 Clock Hours) at Great Lakes Truck Driving School
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,967
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    142
    a year, estimated
    $23,900
    price
    $4,545

  • CDL (class not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Truck Driver Training

    Hamrick School, Medina

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hamrick School, Medina · CDL (class not stated) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,700
    Price if you pay yourself$7,075
    Program website, Advanced Truck Driver Training at Hamrick School
    More details about Advanced Truck Driver Training at Hamrick School
    Finished
    84%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,173
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $120
    Students counted
    102
    a year, estimated
    $44,700
    price
    $7,075

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class A CDL Truck Driver Training (day)

    Cuyahoga Community College, Euclid

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cuyahoga Community College, Euclid · Class A · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,600
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    Program website, Class A CDL Truck Driver Training (day) at Cuyahoga Community College
    More details about Class A CDL Truck Driver Training (day) at Cuyahoga Community College
    Finished
    81%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,889
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    42
    a year, estimated
    $31,600
    price
    $6,000

  • RefresherIn personEducation and courses

    CDL Refresher

    Great Lakes Truck Driving School, Columbia Station

    Education and courses

    Great Lakes Truck Driving School, Columbia Station · Refresher · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,665
    Program website, CDL Refresher at Great Lakes Truck Driving School
    More details about CDL Refresher at Great Lakes Truck Driving School
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    11
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,665

  • Endorsements and permit prepIn personNo diploma needed

    Passenger & School Bus Endorsement Training

    Ashtabula County Community Action Agency - dba - Action In Motion Truck Dri, Ashtabula

    No diploma needed

    Ashtabula County Community Action Agency - dba - Action In Motion Truck Dri, Ashtabula · Endorsements and permit prep · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,000
    School website, Passenger & School Bus Endorsement Training at Ashtabula County Community Action Agency - dba - Action In Motion Truck Dri
    More details about Passenger & School Bus Endorsement Training at Ashtabula County Community Action Agency - dba - Action In Motion Truck Dri
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,000

  • RefresherIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A or B CDL Refresher Course

    Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland

    No diploma needed

    Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland · Refresher · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,895
    School website, Class A or B CDL Refresher Course at Cuyahoga Community College
    More details about Class A or B CDL Refresher Course at Cuyahoga Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,895

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class A CDL Trucking & Leadership Masterclass

    Ocli Trucking & Leadership Academy, LLC, Warrensville Hts

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ocli Trucking & Leadership Academy, LLC, Warrensville Hts · Class A · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,160
    More details about Class A CDL Trucking & Leadership Masterclass at Ocli Trucking & Leadership Academy, LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $60
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,160

  • Class BIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL Class B Training

    Ashtabula County Community Action Agency - dba - Action In Motion Truck Dri, Ashtabula

    No diploma needed

    Ashtabula County Community Action Agency - dba - Action In Motion Truck Dri, Ashtabula · Class B · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, CDL Class B Training at Ashtabula County Community Action Agency - dba - Action In Motion Truck Dri
    More details about CDL Class B Training at Ashtabula County Community Action Agency - dba - Action In Motion Truck Dri
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,000

  • Class BIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class B CDL Accelerated Training- weekend

    Cuyahoga Community College, Euclid

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cuyahoga Community College, Euclid · Class B · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,200
    School website, Class B CDL Accelerated Training- weekend at Cuyahoga Community College
    More details about Class B CDL Accelerated Training- weekend at Cuyahoga Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,200

  • Class BIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class B CDL Accelerated Training- Day

    Cuyahoga Community College, Euclid

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cuyahoga Community College, Euclid · Class B · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,600
    Program website, Class B CDL Accelerated Training- Day at Cuyahoga Community College
    More details about Class B CDL Accelerated Training- Day at Cuyahoga Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,600

  • Class BIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class B CDL Accelerated Training- Evening

    Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland · Class B · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,600
    School website, Class B CDL Accelerated Training- Evening at Cuyahoga Community College
    More details about Class B CDL Accelerated Training- Evening at Cuyahoga Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,600

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    CDL Class A Training

    Ashtabula County Community Action Agency - dba - Action In Motion Truck Dri, Ashtabula

    No diploma needed

    Ashtabula County Community Action Agency - dba - Action In Motion Truck Dri, Ashtabula · Class A · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,500
    School website, CDL Class A Training at Ashtabula County Community Action Agency - dba - Action In Motion Truck Dri
    More details about CDL Class A Training at Ashtabula County Community Action Agency - dba - Action In Motion Truck Dri
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,500

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class A CDL Truck Driver Training (COVID19)

    Cuyahoga Community College, Euclid

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cuyahoga Community College, Euclid · Class A · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,695
    Program website, Class A CDL Truck Driver Training (COVID19) at Cuyahoga Community College
    More details about Class A CDL Truck Driver Training (COVID19) at Cuyahoga Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,695

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class A CDL Truck Driver Training (evening)

    Cuyahoga Community College, Euclid

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cuyahoga Community College, Euclid · Class A · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,895
    Program website, Class A CDL Truck Driver Training (evening) at Cuyahoga Community College
    More details about Class A CDL Truck Driver Training (evening) at Cuyahoga Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,895

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Premier Driver Development Program - Option 2

    Great Lakes Truck Driving School, Columbia Station

    No diploma needed

    Great Lakes Truck Driving School, Columbia Station · CDL (class not stated) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$22,654
    Program website, Premier Driver Development Program - Option 2 at Great Lakes Truck Driving School
    More details about Premier Driver Development Program - Option 2 at Great Lakes Truck Driving School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $22,654

How to pay for CDL training in Cleveland

Workforce funding can pay for CDL training in Cleveland

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 Cleveland truck driving program numbers come from

Which Cleveland truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs with classes in the Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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.

Sources for the facts about CDL training in Cleveland

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee: Task 21-1 discussion notes (2021)
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs