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CDL training in South Carolina

25 CDL (commercial driver's license) training programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

19 schools offer these truck driving programs, and South Carolina has approved every one 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 Since February 7, 2022, federal rules require anyone getting a Class A or B license for the first time, or upgrading to one, to train with a provider on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry.2

In South Carolina, 10 of the 25 programs take students without a high school diploma, 14 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 25 programs here are Class A (13 programs), CDL (class not stated, 7 programs), Class B (4 programs) and endorsements and permit prep (1 program).

See the 25 programs

How much does CDL training cost in South Carolina?

$4,595 to $5,595 is what most CDL training programs in South Carolina cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 25 programs with a price. All of them: $175 to $7,995

In the typical program

Finished the program
94%
Working 6 months later
83%
Earned a year, estimated
about $39,500
Length
4 to 5 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in South Carolina may also offer CDL training. How these figures are made

Is there free CDL training in South Carolina?

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

All 25 CDL training programs in South Carolina approved for WIOA funding

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25 programs

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Cdl Training: Class A Tractor Trailer

    STVT-AAI Education Inc. (DBA Miller-Motte Driving Institute)

    Summerville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    STVT-AAI Education Inc. (DBA Miller-Motte Driving Institute), SummervilleClass AIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$42,900
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000

    249 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Cdl Training: Class A Tractor Trailer at STVT-AAI Education Inc. (DBA Miller-Motte Driving Institute)
    More details about Cdl Training: Class A Tractor Trailer at STVT-AAI Education Inc. (DBA Miller-Motte Driving Institute)
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,736
    Length
    4 weeks, 37 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    873
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    249
    Program website, Cdl Training: Class A Tractor Trailer at STVT-AAI Education Inc. (DBA Miller-Motte Driving Institute)

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Truck Driver - Cdl - Semi - Tractor Trailer

    Truck Driver Institute

    Richburg

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Truck Driver Institute, RichburgClass AIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,400
    Price if you pay yourself$4,995

    152 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Truck Driver - Cdl - Semi - Tractor Trailer at Truck Driver Institute
    More details about Truck Driver - Cdl - Semi - Tractor Trailer at Truck Driver Institute
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    46%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,346
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $34
    Students counted
    852
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,995
    students trained with WIOA funding
    152
    Program website, Truck Driver - Cdl - Semi - Tractor Trailer at Truck Driver Institute

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class A Commercial Driver's License (cdl) License Training

    160 Driving Academy

    Columbia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    160 Driving Academy, ColumbiaClass AIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$44,200
    Price if you pay yourself$4,595

    158 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Class A Commercial Driver's License (cdl) License Training at 160 Driving Academy
    More details about Class A Commercial Driver's License (cdl) License Training at 160 Driving Academy
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    38%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,053
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    662
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,595
    students trained with WIOA funding
    158
    Program website, Class A Commercial Driver's License (cdl) License Training at 160 Driving Academy

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Truck Driver - Cdl

    Palmetto Training Inc

    Walterboro

    No diploma needed

    Palmetto Training Inc, WalterboroClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$37,700
    Price if you pay yourself$5,900

    209 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Truck Driver - Cdl at Palmetto Training Inc
    More details about Truck Driver - Cdl at Palmetto Training Inc
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,422
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    514
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,900
    students trained with WIOA funding
    209
    Program website, Truck Driver - Cdl at Palmetto Training Inc

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Truck Driver - Cdl Class A

    Tri-County Technical College

    Pendleton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tri-County Technical College, PendletonClass A · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,000
    Price if you pay yourself$4,795

    59 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Truck Driver - Cdl Class A at Tri-County Technical College
    More details about Truck Driver - Cdl Class A at Tri-County Technical College
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,012
    Length
    4 weeks, 37 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $212
    Students counted
    424
    Earned a year, estimated
    $48,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,795
    students trained with WIOA funding
    59
    Program website, Truck Driver - Cdl Class A at Tri-County Technical College

  • CDL (class not stated)In personPrerequisite courses

    Truck Driver - Cdl-Ce

    Florence-Darlington Technical College

    Florence

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Florence-Darlington Technical College, FlorenceCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$16,300
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    Program website, Truck Driver - Cdl-Ce at Florence-Darlington Technical College
    More details about Truck Driver - Cdl-Ce at Florence-Darlington Technical College
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,078
    Length
    40 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    345
    Earned a year, estimated
    $16,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    Program website, Truck Driver - Cdl-Ce at Florence-Darlington Technical College

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CLASS A Automatic Transmission

    Commercial Driving Academy

    Duncan

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Commercial Driving Academy, DuncanClass AIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,700
    Price if you pay yourself$5,500

    17 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, CLASS A Automatic Transmission at Commercial Driving Academy
    More details about CLASS A Automatic Transmission at Commercial Driving Academy
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    8%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,920
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    339
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    17
    Program website, CLASS A Automatic Transmission at Commercial Driving Academy

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class A Manual Transmission

    Commercial Driving Academy

    Duncan

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Commercial Driving Academy, DuncanClass AIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$45,000
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000

    36 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Class A Manual Transmission at Commercial Driving Academy
    More details about Class A Manual Transmission at Commercial Driving Academy
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    26%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,238
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $610
    Students counted
    198
    Earned a year, estimated
    $45,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    36
    Program website, Class A Manual Transmission at Commercial Driving Academy

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

    Commercial Truck Driver Training

    Roadmaster Drivers School

    Columbia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Roadmaster Drivers School, ColumbiaCDL (class not stated)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,495

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Commercial Truck Driver Training at Roadmaster Drivers School
    More details about Commercial Truck Driver Training at Roadmaster Drivers School
    Finished
    66%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    128
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,495
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7
    Program website, Commercial Truck Driver Training at Roadmaster Drivers School

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class A Truck Driving

    Carolina Construction School LLC

    Lancaster

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Carolina Construction School LLC, LancasterClass AIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,100
    Price if you pay yourself$4,845

    88 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Class A Truck Driving at Carolina Construction School LLC
    More details about Class A Truck Driving at Carolina Construction School LLC
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,781
    Length
    5 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    107
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,845
    students trained with WIOA funding
    88
    Program website, Class A Truck Driving at Carolina Construction School LLC

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Basic Truck Driver Training

    Cdl Training Service Of Sc Dba Ace Driving Academy

    Greer

    No diploma needed

    Cdl Training Service Of Sc Dba Ace Driving Academy, GreerClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$39,500
    Price if you pay yourself$7,995

    46 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Basic Truck Driver Training at Cdl Training Service Of Sc Dba Ace Driving Academy
    More details about Basic Truck Driver Training at Cdl Training Service Of Sc Dba Ace Driving Academy
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,885
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    104
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,995
    students trained with WIOA funding
    46
    Program website, Basic Truck Driver Training at Cdl Training Service Of Sc Dba Ace Driving Academy

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A CDL Truck Driver Training

    Sage Truck Driving Schools

    Lexington

    No diploma needed

    Sage Truck Driving Schools, LexingtonClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,995

    17 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Class A CDL Truck Driver Training at Sage Truck Driving Schools
    More details about Class A CDL Truck Driver Training at Sage Truck Driving Schools
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $10
    Students counted
    94
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,995
    students trained with WIOA funding
    17
    Program website, Class A CDL Truck Driver Training at Sage Truck Driving Schools

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Class A CDL Entry Level Driver Training

    SBL Driving Academy, Inc.

    Greer

    No diploma needed

    SBL Driving Academy, Inc., GreerClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$40,000
    Price if you pay yourself$3,820
    Program website, Class A CDL Entry Level Driver Training at SBL Driving Academy, Inc.
    More details about Class A CDL Entry Level Driver Training at SBL Driving Academy, Inc.
    Finished
    66%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,005
    Length
    6 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,080
    Students counted
    83
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,820
    Program website, Class A CDL Entry Level Driver Training at SBL Driving Academy, Inc.

  • Class BIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Truck Driver - Cdl Class B

    Tri-County Technical College

    Pendleton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tri-County Technical College, PendletonClass B · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$45,000
    Price if you pay yourself$2,495

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Truck Driver - Cdl Class B at Tri-County Technical College
    More details about Truck Driver - Cdl Class B at Tri-County Technical College
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,255
    Length
    5 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $212
    Students counted
    77
    Earned a year, estimated
    $45,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,495
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Truck Driver - Cdl Class B at Tri-County Technical College

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Valley Coach & Logistics Commercial Driving Training School

    Valley Coach & Logistics Driving Training School

    Orangeburg

    No diploma needed

    Valley Coach & Logistics Driving Training School, OrangeburgCDL (class not stated)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$51,700
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500

    64 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Valley Coach & Logistics Commercial Driving Training School at Valley Coach & Logistics Driving Training School
    More details about Valley Coach & Logistics Commercial Driving Training School at Valley Coach & Logistics Driving Training School
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,919
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    72
    Earned a year, estimated
    $51,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    64
    Program website, Valley Coach & Logistics Commercial Driving Training School at Valley Coach & Logistics Driving Training School

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Truck Driver - Cdl

    Williamsburg Technical College

    Kingstree

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Williamsburg Technical College, KingstreeCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$39,100
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000

    29 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Truck Driver - Cdl at Williamsburg Technical College
    More details about Truck Driver - Cdl at Williamsburg Technical College
    Finished
    97%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,769
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    42
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    29
    Program website, Truck Driver - Cdl at Williamsburg Technical College

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Truck Driver Training

    Trusted King Transport Llc

    West Columbia

    No diploma needed

    Trusted King Transport Llc, West ColumbiaClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$23,700
    Price if you pay yourself$4,630

    35 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Truck Driver Training at Trusted King Transport Llc
    More details about Truck Driver Training at Trusted King Transport Llc
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,925
    Length
    5 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $430
    Students counted
    37
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,630
    students trained with WIOA funding
    35
    Program website, Truck Driver Training at Trusted King Transport Llc

  • Class BIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class B Automatic

    Commercial Driving Academy

    Duncan

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Commercial Driving Academy, DuncanClass BIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Class B Automatic at Commercial Driving Academy
    More details about Class B Automatic at Commercial Driving Academy
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $610
    Students counted
    29
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Class B Automatic at Commercial Driving Academy

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Driver's License - CDL

    Accel Training Centers, Inc.

    Ridgeland

    No diploma needed

    Accel Training Centers, Inc., RidgelandClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,500

    18 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Commercial Driver's License - CDL at Accel Training Centers, Inc.
    More details about Commercial Driver's License - CDL at Accel Training Centers, Inc.
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    18
    Program website, Commercial Driver's License - CDL at Accel Training Centers, Inc.

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Transportation -Cdl - Truck Driver Ce

    Northeastern Technical College

    Cheraw

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northeastern Technical College, CherawCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$36,500
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Commercial Transportation -Cdl - Truck Driver Ce at Northeastern Technical College
    More details about Commercial Transportation -Cdl - Truck Driver Ce at Northeastern Technical College
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,114
    Length
    5 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, Commercial Transportation -Cdl - Truck Driver Ce at Northeastern Technical College

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

    CDL - Truck Driving (WD)

    Horry-Georgetown Technical College

    Conway

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Horry-Georgetown Technical College, ConwayCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,595

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, CDL - Truck Driving (WD) at Horry-Georgetown Technical College
    More details about CDL - Truck Driving (WD) at Horry-Georgetown Technical College
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,956
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,595
    students trained with WIOA funding
    10
    Program website, CDL - Truck Driving (WD) at Horry-Georgetown Technical College

  • Endorsements and permit prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hazmat

    Commercial Driving Academy

    Based in Duncan, SC

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Commercial Driving Academy, based in Duncan, SCEndorsements and permit prepOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$175
    Program website, Hazmat at Commercial Driving Academy
    More details about Hazmat at Commercial Driving Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $175
    Program website, Hazmat at Commercial Driving Academy

  • Class BIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class B CDL Training

    Sage Truck Driving Schools

    Lexington

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Sage Truck Driving Schools, LexingtonClass BIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,705
    Program website, Class B CDL Training at Sage Truck Driving Schools
    More details about Class B CDL Training at Sage Truck Driving Schools
    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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,705
    Program website, Class B CDL Training at Sage Truck Driving Schools

  • Class BIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Class B Manual

    Commercial Driving Academy

    Duncan

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Commercial Driving Academy, DuncanClass BIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,500
    Program website, Class B Manual at Commercial Driving Academy
    More details about Class B Manual at Commercial Driving Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,500
    Program website, Class B Manual at Commercial Driving Academy

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Collins CDL Truck School

    Collins CDL Truck Driving School

    Myrtle Beach

    No diploma needed

    Collins CDL Truck Driving School, Myrtle BeachCDL (class not stated)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,500
    Program website, Collins CDL Truck School at Collins CDL Truck Driving School
    More details about Collins CDL Truck School at Collins CDL 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,500
    Program website, Collins CDL Truck School at Collins CDL Truck Driving School

How to pay for CDL training in South Carolina

WIOA funding can pay for CDL training in South Carolina

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

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.78

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.9

GI Bill for CDL training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.10

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

Quick facts: CDL training in South Carolina

programs with a price cost under $5,000
12 of 25
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
31st of 45
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
6 of 41
CDL training programs here, against the typical state's 35
25 vs 35

State comparisons use the same figures as the CDL training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

CDL training in Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg and other South Carolina cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 3 more programs are in 3 other areas, 3 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.

Other training in South Carolina

How CDL training compares with the rest of transportation and logistics: Transportation and logistics training in South Carolina

Where the South Carolina truck driving program numbers come from

Which South Carolina truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs South Carolina approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).11 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what South Carolina offers.

How the prices and results of South Carolina truck driving programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about CDL training in South Carolina

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers
  2. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: 49 CFR part 380, subpart F, Entry-level driver training requirements
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee: Task 21-1 discussion notes (2021)
  10. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  11. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List