CDL · Akron, OH

CDL Schools in Akron, OH

3 FMCSA-registered Class A training locations in Akron itself, open to the public and taught in person, as of 2026-11-02, then the 5 nearest others within 25 miles, plus 2 colleges with truck-driving graduates.

Stark State College CDL Training Program (Stark State College)

0.9 mi

360 Perkins St, Akron, OH · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, Hazmat
Phone: (330) 494-6170

MTC Truck Driver Training-Akron (MTC Truck Driver Training)

5.1 mi

1270 Hilbish Ave, Akron, OH · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Hazmat
Phone: (440) 340-3818

Stark State College CDL Training Program (Stark State College)

6.0 mi

2270 Picton parkway, Akron, OH · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, Hazmat
Phone: (330) 494-6170

Akron Driving Academy

7.4 mi

339 Tallmadge Road, Kent, OH · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger
Phone: (330) 409-9184

Hamrick School

11.5 mi

1156 Medina Road, Medina, OH · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Hazmat
Phone: (330) 239-2229

Stark State College CDL Training Program (Stark State College)

15.1 mi

6200 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton, OH · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, Hazmat
Phone: (330) 494-6170

160 Driving Academy - Cleveland - Classroom and Yard (160 Driving Academy)

19.6 mi

1077 Lake Rd, Medina, OH · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Hazmat

Great Lakes Truck Driving School (Great Lakes Truck Driving School Inc.)

21.6 mi

4457 Navarre Rd SW Suites G & H, Canton, OH · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (234) 215-2003

Colleges with truck-driving programs near Akron

Hamrick School

11.5 mi

1156 Medina Rd, Medina, OH · Private for-profit, under 2-year

CDL 171

Grads 2023-24: 171 CDL
Program tuition 2023-24: $6,975 2 mo
Median pay 1 yr out: $56,724 undergraduate certificate

Stark State College

15.1 mi

6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH · Public, 2-year

CDL 35
AUTO 124

Grads 2023-24: 35 CDL
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $4,910
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $37,802

Comparing schools? Ask each one for: total price and what it covers, behind-the-wheel hours, manual or automatic test truck, class size, and written pass and placement numbers. Then confirm the provider on the FMCSA registry.

Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. How we build this list.