Great Lakes Truck Driving School

Great Lakes Truck Driving School Nation's Premier Class A/Class B/Passenger Bus CDL, (NCCER) Heavy Construction Equipment, & (NCCER) Mobile Crane Training Facility.
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When you’re looking at truck driving schools, one of the biggest indicators of a successful school is the experience of the instructors. Staffed with industry-experienced instructors, Great Lakes Truck Driving School in Columbia Station, OH, provides students with excellent truck driving, heavy equipment, and crane operation education. We are committed to your success and are eager and able to hel

p you begin your education and career. As an advanced truck driving school, our team provides Class A CDL training for commercial drivers. Our facility is spacious, over 22 acres, to allow for the practice and perfection of backing maneuvers and other skills. To accommodate the busy lives of our students, we offer day classes and evening classes in the Spring, Summer, and early Fall. We offer student housing assistance for students who live over 60 miles from the school, and after graduation, we provide job placement assistance with on-site recruiters ready to hire qualified candidates. In addition to truck driving training, Great Lakes Truck Driving School offers heavy equipment training and crane training as well. From forklifts to platform lifts, their heavy equipment operators will share our experience and knowledge with you to give you the skills you need to safely and effectively operate a variety of heavy equipment. We are equipped with a training area resembling a construction site where students will learn and practice safety, job site setup, laying pipe, and loading equipment. As with our truck driving training, we guarantee that with hard work and dedication, as well as the assistance of talented and passionate teachers, you will leave the school qualified to operate heavy equipment. To gain the skills and the knowledge you need to become an accomplished truck driver or heavy equipment operator or crane operator, call Great Lakes Truck Driving School today at (440) 236-3436. You can also visit our website for more information about our programs and enrollment.

🚨 ONE-N-DONE!! 🚨🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, PABLO! 🎉Pablo just earned his CLASS A CDL — FIRST ATTEMPT! 💪🚛Now it’s YOUR TURN!💰 DON...
09/06/2026

🚨 ONE-N-DONE!! 🚨

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, PABLO! 🎉

Pablo just earned his CLASS A CDL — FIRST ATTEMPT! 💪🚛

Now it’s YOUR TURN!

💰 DON’T PAY FOR CDL TRAINING OUT OF POCKET UNTIL YOU CHECK YOUR OPTIONS!

Pablo utilized Ohio’s Workforce Development Tuition Assistance Program (WIOA Grant) to cover his CDL training tuition.

🔥 You may qualify for tuition assistance too!

A Class A CDL can open the door to better-paying, in-demand career opportunities—and Great Lakes Truck Driving School can help you find out what funding and training options may be available to you.

🚛 READY TO GET YOUR CDL?

💰 NEED HELP WITH TUITION?

📈 READY FOR A NEW CAREER?

CALL GREAT LAKES TODAY!
📞 Canton: 330-546-0071
📞 Columbia Station: 440-236-3436

And we don’t stop at CDL training! 🔥

🚜 NCCER Heavy Equipment Operator Training
🏗️ NCCER Mobile Crane Certification & Testing

SHORT-TERM TRAINING. IN-DEMAND CAREERS. REAL OPPORTUNITY.

👉 Don’t wait. Call today and find out what it will take to get YOUR new career started!

🚨 FROM ONE-N-DONE STUDENT… TO CDL INSTRUCTOR! 🚨🚛We are VERY pleased to introduce the newest member of the Great Lakes TD...
09/03/2026

🚨 FROM ONE-N-DONE STUDENT… TO CDL INSTRUCTOR! 🚨🚛

We are VERY pleased to introduce the newest member of the Great Lakes TDS Team — ZACK! 👏👏👏

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, ZACK, ON BECOMING A LICENSED CDL INSTRUCTOR! 🎉

But wait… there’s more! 😎

Zack isn’t just a new instructor — HE’S A GREAT LAKES TDS GRADUATE! 🎓🚛

We didn’t get a picture of Zack back when he was a student… so naturally, we had no choice. 😂

👉 WE TWISTED HIS ARM AND MADE HIM TAKE ONE! 📸🤣

That’s right — ONE-N-DONE!
Student yesterday.
Instructor today.
Great Lakes TDS Team member for the future! 💪🚛

We’re proud to have Zack back at Great Lakes, this time on the other side of the steering wheel… helping the next generation of drivers earn THEIR CDL!

Welcome to the team, Zack! 👏

FROM STUDENT ➡️ TO INSTRUCTOR

Now THAT’S a Great Lakes success story! 🚛🔥

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, MARCO! 🎉Marco has officially earned his Class B CDL! 🚛💪We’re proud to be part of Marco’s journey and ...
08/28/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, MARCO! 🎉

Marco has officially earned his Class B CDL! 🚛💪

We’re proud to be part of Marco’s journey and want to give a special THANK YOU to Marco and Metamorphosis Holdings LLC for choosing Great Lakes Truck Driving School as their training provider.

👏 Congratulations, Marco! We wish you continued success in your new career!

🔥 SHORT-TERM TRAINING. IN-DEMAND JOBS. NEW CAREER.

Are you ready to make a change and start a career in the transportation industry?

📞 Call Great Lakes Truck Driving School TODAY and find out what it will take to get your new career started!

📍 Canton: 330-546-0071
📍 Columbia Station: 440-236-3436

🚨 Your new career could be just one phone call away! 🚨

🎉🚛 EVERYONE HELP US CONGRATULATE MICHAEL! 🚛🎉MICHAEL PASSED HIS CLASS A CDL TEST! 🏆👏Michael’s accomplishment is especiall...
08/28/2026

🎉🚛 EVERYONE HELP US CONGRATULATE MICHAEL! 🚛🎉

MICHAEL PASSED HIS CLASS A CDL TEST! 🏆👏

Michael’s accomplishment is especially meaningful. As a hearing-impaired student, Michael worked hard throughout his training and never let obstacles stand in his way.

With support from OOD — Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, Michael received assistance with his tuition and had a team of interpreters with him throughout all phases of his CDL training.

A HUGE THANK YOU to:

👏 OOD for helping make this opportunity possible
👏 Michael’s interpreters for their dedication and support
👏 Our CDL instructors for their knowledge, patience and commitment
👏 And most importantly — CONGRATULATIONS MICHAEL for putting in the work and making it happen! 💪

We are proud to have been part of your journey and wish you tremendous success in your new career! 🚛💨

🔥 VOCATIONAL TRAINING LEADS DIRECTLY TO IN-DEMAND JOBS! 🔥

Great Lakes offers training for careers that are in demand right now:

🚛 Class A CDL Training
🚌 Class B & Passenger Bus Training
🏗️ Heavy Equipment Operator Training
🏗️ Mobile Crane Certification

📍 2 Convenient Locations:
Canton
Columbia Station

If you’re ready to learn a skill, earn a credential and get on the road to a better career — Great Lakes can help you get there!

📞 Canton: 330-546-0071
📞 Columbia Station: 440-236-3436

DON’T WAIT. BUILD YOUR FUTURE! 💪🚛🏗️

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS NICHOLAS! 🎉Congratulations to Nicholas on passing his CDL Class A test! 🚛👏Nicholas works for Sysco Cle...
08/26/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS NICHOLAS! 🎉

Congratulations to Nicholas on passing his CDL Class A test! 🚛👏

Nicholas works for Sysco Cleveland, and like many employers today, Sysco is facing the challenge of finding qualified CDL drivers. Instead of always looking outside the company, Sysco developed a Warehouse-to-Driver program to promote and develop employees from within.

Nicholas went from the warehouse to the driver’s seat! 💪🚛

Congratulations, Nicholas, on your accomplishment—and thank you to Sysco Cleveland for giving us the opportunity to provide CDL training to your employees!

📢 EMPLOYERS — ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE FILLING YOUR CDL DRIVER POSITIONS?

Great Lakes Truck Driving School can help you design and implement an in-house CDL training program that allows you to develop qualified CDL drivers from your existing employees.

✅ Promote from within
✅ Develop loyal employees
✅ Build your own CDL driver pipeline
✅ Reduce the challenge of recruiting qualified drivers

📞 Call Great Lakes Truck Driving School today and let’s discuss how we can build a customized CDL training program for your company!

Canton: 330-546-0071
Columbia Station: 440-236-3436

🚛 DON’T JUST RECRUIT DRIVERS — DEVELOP YOUR OWN! 🚛

Attention Class A Prior Graduates with 2 years expericne. Class A CDL Skills Training Program Call for Details 440-236...
08/25/2026

Attention Class A Prior Graduates with 2 years expericne.

Class A CDL Skills Training Program Call for Details 440-236-3436

Financial Assistance Available, Call to discuss your options.

Great Lakes Truck Driving School Prior Grads. Another Job OrderClass B CDL, Haz. Mat. Endorseent and 1 year experience....
08/25/2026

Great Lakes Truck Driving School Prior Grads. Another Job Order
Class B CDL, Haz. Mat. Endorseent and 1 year experience.

Next CDL Class Starts Monday 9/21/26 440-236-3436

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS DEMETRIUS! 🎉Demetrius has successfully completed the CDL Skills Training Program and earned his Class ...
08/24/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS DEMETRIUS! 🎉

Demetrius has successfully completed the CDL Skills Training Program and earned his Class A CDL! 🚛💨

You put in the work, stayed committed, and got it done. We were proud to be part of your journey!

Now comes the exciting part… choosing your new employer! 👊

Like LeBron! Once you choose where you’re taking your talents, let us know where you landed! We’d love to celebrate your next step with you.

It was a pleasure working with you, Demetrius. We wish you tremendous success in your new career! 🇺🇸

ONE MORE CDL DRIVER READY TO ROLL! 🚛💪

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS RICHARD!!! 🎉Help us congratulate Richard on passing his Class A CDL test and beginning his new career ...
08/18/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS RICHARD!!! 🎉

Help us congratulate Richard on passing his Class A CDL test and beginning his new career with the City of Strongsville! 🚛👏

We are proud to have been part of Richard’s journey. What makes this accomplishment even more impressive? Richard was working a full-time job while attending CDL training part-time in the evenings. 💪

He made the commitment, put in the work, and MADE IT HAPPEN! 🔥

And he’s not done yet! Richard will be returning to Great Lakes TDS soon to add his Passenger Bus Endorsement and continue building his career.

Congratulations, Richard! We’re proud of you and wish you continued success! 👏🚛

YOUR GOALS. YOUR CAREER. YOUR FUTURE.
MAKE IT HAPPEN WITH GREAT LAKES TDS!

📍 Canton: 330-546-0071
📍 Columbia Station: 440-236-3436

🇺🇸 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, JONATHAN! 🇺🇸Congratulations, Jonathan, on passing your Class A CDL test! 🚛🎉Jonathan once ...
08/18/2026

🇺🇸 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, JONATHAN! 🇺🇸

Congratulations, Jonathan, on passing your Class A CDL test! 🚛🎉

Jonathan once again, thank you for your service to our country! We are proud to have you as a Great Lakes TDS student and wish you continued success in your new career.

Jonathan used his VA Educational Benefits to complete our Combination Heavy Equipment Operator / Class A CDL Program. And he’s not stopping there! 💪

🚧 In September, Jonathan will return to Great Lakes TDS to complete our Mobile Crane Certification Program and continue building his skills and career opportunities.

🇺🇸 Veterans — your benefits can help you build your next career!

Great Lakes TDS is approved to accept VA Educational Benefits.

📞 Canton: 330-546-0071
📞 Columbia Station: 440-236-3436

🚛 CDL • Heavy Equipment • Mobile Crane
🎓 VA Educational Benefits Accepted
💪 Train. Certify. Build Your Career.

Address

27740 Royalton Road
Columbia Station, OH
44028

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+14402363436

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