CDL · Lima, OH

CDL Schools in Lima, OH

1 FMCSA-registered Class A training location in Lima itself, open to the public and taught in person, as of 2026-11-02, then the 1 nearest others within 25 miles, plus 2 colleges with truck-driving graduates.

Apollo Truck Driving Academy

3.9 mi

3325 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (419) 998-2969

Farmers Alliance, LLC

12.4 mi

Wapakoneta, OH · FMCSA registry

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

Colleges with truck-driving programs near Lima

University of Northwestern Ohio

2.8 mi

1441 N Cable Rd, Lima, OH · Private nonprofit, 4-year

CDL 63
AUTO 265
DSL 183
HVAC 21

Grads 2023-24: 63 CDL
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $14,625
Median pay 1 yr out: $56,526 undergraduate certificate

Apollo Career Center

3.8 mi

3325 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH · Public, under 2-year

CDL 100
WELD 32
ELEC 13
HVAC 12
IMT 3

Grads 2023-24: 100 CDL
Program tuition 2023-24: $5,000 2 mo
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $51,741

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.