CDL Schools in South Carolina

    Last updated Oct 30, 2026

    Every school here is listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry.

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    About CDL schools in South Carolina

    We list 46 CDL school locations in South Carolina that are listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, open to the public and training in person, in 30 cities. 45 schools offer Class A training, 33 Class B, 23 hazmat theory, and 13 passenger. The most schools are in Columbia (7), Orangeburg (3), and Duncan (2). Listed total program prices (tuition plus required fees, before state license fees) run from $4,995 to $7,695 across 8 schools from 8 providers (checked Oct 30, 2026; US DOL list prices as of June 30, 2025). State CDL fees in South Carolina add $44.50 for a Class A, checked Oct 29, 2026. You can do your ELDT theory online first for $18.99 with RoadCert, listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry and reported the same day you pass.

    Anderson

    Charleston

    TRANSTECH INC Charleston

    3601 Meeting St
    Charleston, SC 29405

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Hazmat theory

    Contact for price

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Cheraw

    Columbia

    (Columbia)Valley Coach & Logistics Commercial Driver Training School

    826 Bush River Rd
    Columbia, SC 29210

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Hazmat theory
    • Passenger
    • School bus

    about $6,500 (estimate)

    Checked Oct 30, 2026

    Same school's program at its Orangeburg location on the state ETP list (US DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov, list as of June 30, 2025): Valley Coach & Logistics Commercial Driving Training School: $6,500 total (tuition and required fees; no books/supplies cost reported). This location's own price was not found. Figure is a total program cost.

    Source for (Columbia)Valley Coach & Logistics Commercial Driver Training School

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    OTF truck & training institution LLC

    3106 Broad River Rd
    Columbia, SC 29210

    • Class A
    • Class B

    Contact for price

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Conway

    Duncan

    Fairfax

    Palmetto Training, Inc. (Allendale)

    3791 Allendale-Fairfax Hwy
    Fairfax, SC 29827

    • Class A
    • Class B

    about $5,900 (estimate)

    Checked Oct 30, 2026

    Same school's program at its Walterboro location on the state ETP list (US DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov, list as of June 30, 2025): Truck Driver - Cdl: $5,900 total (tuition and required fees; no books/supplies cost reported). This location's own price was not found. Figure is a total program cost.

    Source for Palmetto Training, Inc. (Allendale)

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Florence

    Gaffney

    Graniteville

    Greenville

    Greenwood

    Greer

    Hardeeville

    #4 - Palmetto Training, Inc. (Hardeeville)

    1612 Plantation Dr.
    Hardeeville, SC 29927

    • Class A
    • Class B

    about $5,900 (estimate)

    Checked Oct 30, 2026

    Same school's program at its Walterboro location on the state ETP list (US DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov, list as of June 30, 2025): Truck Driver - Cdl: $5,900 total (tuition and required fees; no books/supplies cost reported). This location's own price was not found. Figure is a total program cost.

    Source for #4 - Palmetto Training, Inc. (Hardeeville)

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Kingstree

    Lancaster

    Lexington

    Mullins

    Founder

    209 Drew Rd
    Mullins, SC 29574

    • Class A
    • Class B

    Contact for price

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    North Charleston

    Orangeburg

    (Orangeburg) Valley Coach & Logistics Commercial Driver Training School

    680 John C Calhoun Dr
    Orangeburg, SC 29115

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Hazmat theory
    • Passenger
    • School bus

    Verified

    $6,500 total program cost

    Checked Oct 30, 2026

    US DOL list as of June 30, 2025

    Source for (Orangeburg) Valley Coach & Logistics Commercial Driver Training School

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Ridgeland

    Accel Trucking University

    8225 E Main St
    Ridgeland, SC 29936

    • Class A
    • Hazmat theory

    Contact for price

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Howard Consulting Associates

    10942 N Jacob Smart Blvd
    Ridgeland, SC 29936

    • Class B
    • Passenger
    • School bus

    Contact for price

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Rock Hill

    Saint Helena Island

    Gardner Transport LLC

    59 Sam Doyle Rd
    Saint Helena Island, SC 29920

    • Class A

    Contact for price

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Summerville

    (Summerville) Valley Coach & Logistics Commercial Driver Training School

    500 N Pine St
    Summerville, SC 29483

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Hazmat theory
    • Passenger
    • School bus

    about $6,500 (estimate)

    Checked Oct 30, 2026

    Same school's program at its Orangeburg location on the state ETP list (US DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov, list as of June 30, 2025): Valley Coach & Logistics Commercial Driving Training School: $6,500 total (tuition and required fees; no books/supplies cost reported). This location's own price was not found. Figure is a total program cost.

    Source for (Summerville) Valley Coach & Logistics Commercial Driver Training School

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Sumter

    #2 - Palmetto Training, Inc. (Sumter)

    549 E Calhoun St.
    Sumter, SC 29150

    • Class A
    • Class B

    about $5,900 (estimate)

    Checked Oct 30, 2026

    Same school's program at its Walterboro location on the state ETP list (US DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov, list as of June 30, 2025): Truck Driver - Cdl: $5,900 total (tuition and required fees; no books/supplies cost reported). This location's own price was not found. Figure is a total program cost.

    Source for #2 - Palmetto Training, Inc. (Sumter)

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Taylors

    Carolina CDL School, LLC

    3200 Locust Hill Rd
    Taylors, SC 29687

    • Class A
    • Class B
    • Hazmat theory

    Contact for price

    Listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (location file as of 10/30/2026)

    Varnville

    Walterboro

    West Columbia

    Winnsboro

    Frequently asked questions

    How many CDL schools in South Carolina are listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry?
    We list 46 public, in-person school locations in 30 cities, from the registry's location file as of 10/30/2026. Employer-only programs are not included.
    How much does CDL school cost in South Carolina?
    Listed total program prices (tuition plus required fees, before state license fees) run from $4,995 to $7,695 across 8 schools from 8 providers (checked Oct 30, 2026; US DOL list prices as of June 30, 2025). State CDL fees are separate; see South Carolina in our CDL cost calculator.
    How much are the state CDL fees in South Carolina?
    State CDL fees in South Carolina add $44.50 for a Class A, checked Oct 29, 2026. A hazmat endorsement also needs the TSA security threat assessment, $88.25.
    Do I need ELDT in South Carolina?
    Yes, if you are getting your first Class A or B CDL, upgrading from Class B to Class A, or adding a hazmat, passenger or school bus endorsement for the first time. The federal rule applies in every state. Take our 1-minute quiz to check.
    Can I do ELDT theory online in South Carolina?
    Yes, with any provider listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. Behind-the-wheel training is done in person. Both must be finished before your skills test.