Program Overview
YSU’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program is your fast track to a stable, high-paying career in transportation and logistics. Designed for those ready to hit the road, this hands-on training program prepares students to earn their CDL Class A license and start working in as little as four weeks. With experienced instructors, modern equipment, and strong industry demand, YSU’s CDL program delivers the skills and certifications employers are looking for—right here in the Mahoning Valley.
Our training combines classroom instruction with behind-the-wheel experience, led by highly skilled, industry-experienced instructors. All programs meet Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) standards and are fully compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
• 160-hour program
• 4 weeks
• Prepares you for operating tractor-trailers and long-haul freight vehicles
• 80-hour program
• 2 weeks
• Ideal for driving straight trucks, dump trucks, delivery vehicles, and more
Designed for current CDL holders looking to add a Hazardous Materials endorsement
Endorsements Available:
• Hazmat
• Tanker
• Doubles/Triples
Your enrollment includes all necessary components for CDL preparation and testing:
• Classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction
• DOT Physical Exam
• Drug Screening
• Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP)
• Two CDL Driving Tests
• Driving Abstract
To enroll in a CDL course, you must:
• Be at least 21 years old for interstate CDL or 18 years old for intrastate CDL
• Hold a valid driver’s license for at least two consecutive years
• Pass a DOT Physical and drug screen
Location & Contact
📍 YSU Truck Driving School
Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport
1453 Youngstown Kingsville Rd.
Vienna, OH 44473
Brian Beckett
Program Director
📞 330.941.2417
📧 bdbeckett@ysu.edu
Nearly 11,000 students
Over $8 Million in Scholarships Given Annually
21 Average Class Size
5 University Residence Halls with plenty of nearby apartments
14:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
In-State
Out-of-State
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition and fees may vary by major, college, area of study or based on your location. The university reserves the right to assess fees for special services and programs applicable to students. First-time International undergraduate students’ tuition rate is established based on first enrollment and remains unchanged for four consecutive years. Graduate students should plan for a yearly tuition increase of approximately 5%.
For a complete list of additional fees and detailed tuition information please visit the University Bursar website here.
Cost of the most popular room and meal plan combination; Your cost will depend on the plans you select. Costs in the box cover the most popular room and meal plan combination (on-campus); If you choose to live off-campus, the estimated cost of room and meals will be around $12,000 based on 12 months.
Based on average books & supply costs
Health insurance is required for international students.
Applicants must have graduated from high school or have successfully completed the General Education Development (GED) test to be considered for admission. Freshman applicants applying for admission to Youngstown State University must submit a high school transcript or GED transcript. Submission of American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) scores is optional. Please note: some majors require test scores to be admitted into the program.
Applicants must have a cumulative weighted high school grade point average of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher, a core unweighted grade point average* of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher and have an ACT composite score of 17 or higher or a SAT composite score of 920 or higher (evidence-based writing and reading and math) to be admitted unconditionally. (*Core gpa is calculated based on grades earned in the following courses – English, mathematics, science, social science and foreign language, if applicable, from 9th through 12th grade).
Fall 2024
application deadline is
August 1, 2024
