With an expected growth rate of 6 percent between 2016 and 2026, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that truck driving continues to be an in-demand occupation. According to the latest available data (May 2016), Ohio heavy truck drivers earn a mean hourly wage of $21.21. This equates to an average annual salary of $44,110. Interested in joining the ranks of successful truck drivers in the state? You'll need to earn a commercial driver's license (CDL), preferably via one of Ohio's truck driving schools.
CDL Training Near Me in Ohio
Truck driving schools in Ohio may be found state-wide with hotspots in Columbus and Cleveland, and in smaller areas such as Dixie Lima and Milton. Trainco, Roadmaster Drivers School, and community college programs are just a few of the educational options available. Ohio truck driving schools offer the necessary education and training needed to gain your CDL. In order to obtain a CDL license in Ohio, you must be at least 18 years old (21 years old for interstate trucking), have a valid Ohio driver's license, pass a vision exam and meet minimum medical standards. CDL applicants must then pass a written knowledge exam and a skills test, which includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic control test, and an on-road driving test. Depending on the class of license and endorsements you need, other knowledge and skills tests may be required--for example, to drive a combination vehicle, a school bus, a tanker truck, a truck with air brakes or to transport passengers. To transport hazardous materials (Hazmat), a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check is also required. Once driving school has been completed and a CDL has been earned, you will be poised to find employment at one of the state's many trucking companies, including Logan Trucking, AWL Transport Inc., and more.
To find a truck driving school in Ohio, check out the list of featured trucking schools below.
