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Great Lakes Truck Driving School

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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 help 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.

11/02/2026

🚛 ONE-N-DONE JADA! 🚛

We are pleased to announce another Great Lakes Truck Driving School success story!

Congratulations, Jada, on earning your Class B CDL! Jada is a perfect example of how Workforce Development programs can open doors to new career opportunities.

A special THANK YOU to Jonnie and Richland County OhioMeansJobs for collaborating with Great Lakes Truck Driving School. Through partnerships like this, we are helping hardworking individuals take their careers to new heights!

Even better, Jada already has a new career opportunity lined up with Brooks Bros Hauling! 👏

Jada, congratulations on your accomplishment! We wish you continued success as you begin this exciting new chapter.

YOU COULD BE NEXT!

High-demand jobs. Short-term training. Workforce Development tuition assistance may be available. Job placement assistance.

📞 CALL GREAT LAKES TODAY AND START THE PROCESS!

Don’t wait for an opportunity. Get trained and go after it!

Great Lakes Truck Driving School
🌐 www.greatlakestds.com

11/02/2026

🚛 ONE-N-DONE LONNIE! 🎉

Help us congratulate Lonnie on successfully completing his CDL training and passing his CDL test on the FIRST ATTEMPT!

Another great success story and another successful collaboration with Emma, Pathways Specialist. This is a great example of Workforce Development programs making a difference by helping individuals gain the skills and credentials needed to enter high-demand careers.

Congratulations, Lonnie! We wish you continued success as you begin this next chapter. Great Lakes Truck Driving School is working with Lonnie to help him find the right employment opportunity and get his new career started!

ARE YOU READY FOR A CAREER CHANGE?

Great Lakes Truck Driving School offers short-term vocational training programs leading to in-demand career opportunities:

✅ Class A CDL Training
✅ Class B CDL Training
✅ Heavy Equipment Operator Training
✅ Mobile Crane Training & Certification

SHORT-TERM TRAINING. HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS.

📞 DON’T WAIT! CALL GREAT LAKES TODAY!

Call [866-932-3436] NOW to speak with our admissions team, learn about upcoming training opportunities, and take the first step toward your new career!

Your next opportunity starts with one phone call!

10/29/2026

🎉 EMILY IS ONE-N-DONE! 🎉

Another CDL success story at Great Lakes Truck Driving School!

Help us congratulate Emily on passing her Class B CDL test on her FIRST ATTEMPT! 🚛💪

Even better? Emily has already secured employment putting her new CDL to work!

A special thank you to Richland County OhioMeansJobs for another successful workforce development collaboration. Emily utilized WIOA grant-funded tuition assistance to complete her CDL training and transition into a new career!

👏 Congratulations, Emily! We wish you continued success and thank you for choosing Great Lakes Truck Driving School!

YOUR SUCCESS STORY COULD BE NEXT!

Interested in CDL training? Ask our Admissions Team about available tuition assistance options and job placement assistance.

📍 Columbia Station: 440-236-3436
📍 Canton: 330-546-0071
🌐 www.greatlakestds.com

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

10/27/2026

🚨 CANTON! COME SEE US TODAY! 🚨

Join Great Lakes Truck Driving School at the City of Canton Career Fair!

📍 Canton Civic Center
⏰ TODAY | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

🚛 READY FOR A NEW CAREER? WE’RE ENROLLING NOW!

Our next Class A & Class B CDL Training Programs begin NOVEMBER 16, 2026!

Stop by our booth, meet our team, and learn about short-term career training, financial assistance options, and job placement assistance!

📞 Call Admissions: 330-546-0071
💻 Apply Online: www.greatlakestds.com

DON’T WAIT FOR OPPORTUNITY. DRIVE TOWARD IT!

10/23/2026

🚛🔥 ONE-N-DONE PATRICK! 🔥🚛

Help us congratulate Patrick, another recent Great Lakes Truck Driving School graduate!

🏆 ONE-N-DONE! Another graduate taking the next step toward a transportation career!

💰 DON’T LET TUITION HOLD YOU BACK!

Patrick took advantage of our tuition payment plan options to help manage the cost of his CDL training.

Did you know? Many transportation employers offer tuition reimbursement benefits to eligible employees. Depending on the employer’s policy, employees may qualify to have some or all of their CDL training expenses reimbursed after meeting specific requirements. Reimbursement is determined by the employer and is not guaranteed.

Ask GLTDS about our payment options and take the first step toward your future!

🚚 TRANSPORTATION CAREERS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMPETITIVE PAY, BENEFITS, AND CAREER GROWTH!

👏 Patrick, thank you for choosing Great Lakes Truck Driving School! We wish you continued success!

🔥 READY TO BE OUR NEXT ONE-N-DONE SUCCESS STORY?

✅ CDL training programs
✅ Tuition payment plan options
✅ Job placement assistance
✅ Explore potential employer tuition reimbursement benefits

📣 ENROLLING NOW! MAKE YOUR MOVE TODAY!

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

🌐 www.greatlakestds.com

YOUR FUTURE WON’T WAIT. WHY SHOULD YOU? 🚛

10/23/2026

🎉 ANOTHER CDL SUCCESS STORY! 🚛

Congratulations, Aleisha! She completed the CDL Skills Training Program and PASSED her Class A CDL test! 👏

Every new CDL graduate means another qualified driver ready to help meet the demand for professional drivers.

A special THANK YOU to OhioMeansJobs and the Workforce Development team for partnering with Great Lakes Truck Driving School to turn career goals into success stories!

🚛 YOUR SUCCESS STORY STARTS HERE!

New CDL classes begin soon, and seats are still available—but space is limited!

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

🌐 www.greatlakestds.com

Don’t wait to start your next career. Contact Great Lakes Truck Driving School today!

10/23/2026

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📣 ONE WEEK AWAY! Your next career opportunity could be right around the corner!

The countdown is on! Join us for the Inaugural City of Canton Career Fair on Tuesday, October 27, from 2–5 PM at the Canton Memorial Civic Center. Connect with over 70 employers and explore opportunities to take the next step in your career!

💼 Make the most of your visit with these preparation tips:

✅ Bring copies of your resume.
✅ Dress professionally and make a great first impression.
✅ Research employers attending and identify those that interest you.
✅ Practice your introduction and be ready to talk about your skills.
✅ Prepare questions about open positions, benefits, and career growth.
✅ Come ready to network and explore new possibilities!

📍 Canton Memorial Civic Center
📅 Tuesday, October 27
⏰ 2–5 PM

Event and employer information: https://cantonohio.gov/2440/City-of-Canton-Career-Fair

10/23/2026

🚨 READY TO TAKE YOUR CAREER TO NEW HEIGHTS? 🏗️

NCCER MOBILE CRANE TRAINING & CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IS RESUMING!

Looking to gain valuable skills and explore new career opportunities in the construction and heavy equipment industries?

Great Lakes Truck Driving School is now accepting inquiries for our upcoming NCCER Mobile Crane Training & Certification Program!

🔥 LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE – GET ON OUR INTEREST LIST TODAY!

Don’t wait until classes fill up! Take the first step toward investing in your future.

📍 Training Location: Columbia Station, Ohio

📲 3 EASY WAYS TO GET STARTED:

✅ CALL 440-236-3436 to speak with Admissions.

✅ VISIT www.greatlakestds.com and submit your Request for Information.

✅ CALL TOLL-FREE: 866-932-3436

📣 INTERESTED? COMMENT “CRANE” BELOW OR SEND US A PRIVATE MESSAGE TO LEARN MORE!

Our Admissions Team is ready to help you explore your training options.

🚨 YOUR NEXT CAREER OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH ONE CALL. MAKE IT TODAY!

10/23/2026

🚛 ANOTHER CDL SUCCESS STORY! CONGRATULATIONS, JUSTIN! 🎉

Please help us congratulate Justin on successfully completing our Straight Truck CDL Skills Training Program and PASSING his Class B CDL Test!

Justin is another great example of how investing in yourself TODAY can quickly pay off TOMORROW!

Thank you, Justin, for choosing Great Lakes Truck Driving School! We wish you continued success as you begin your new career!

🔥 YOUR TURN IS NEXT! ENROLLING NOW!

Short-term training leading to HIGH-DEMAND career opportunities!

✅ Class A & Class B CDL Training
✅ Job Placement Assistance
✅ Financial Assistance Options Available
✅ Two Convenient Training Locations

📅 NEXT CLASS START DATES:

📍 Columbia Station – November 2, 2026
📞 440-236-3436

📍 Canton – November 16, 2026
📞 330-546-0071

🚨 DON’T WAIT TO INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE! Seats are limited. Call our Admissions Team TODAY to explore your options!

🌐 www.greatlakestds.com

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

Website

http://greatlakestds.com/contact.php

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