Capital Transportation Academy

What Capital Transportation Academy does

Capital Transportation Academy (legal entity: Capital Transportation Inc.) is a privately held, State of Ohio-licensed Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training academy founded in 1997 and headquartered at 1170 North Cassody Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. The academy operates a single training campus serving two primary customer segments: aspiring commercial drivers pursuing Class A or Class B CDL certification, and transportation employers seeking customized workforce training and candidate recruiting.

The product portfolio centers on a five-week, 160-hour Class A CDL program priced at $6,995 (effective May 1, 2022) and a three-week, 120-hour Class B CDL program. Training combines classroom instruction with behind-the-wheel practice on a fleet that includes manual and automatic transmission tractors plus seven dedicated Class B units (late-model straight trucks and school buses). A Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) preparation module and a B2B customized employer training offering extend the product surface. The academy caps class sizes at 12 students, claims 90% graduation and 90% job placement rates, and reports first-year earnings of $55,000-$65,000 for program completers.

The business model is one-time tuition payment per student, with financing facilitated through third-party tuition-assistance partners (Roads2Work-Franklin County, OhioMeansJobs, Telhio Credit Union). Distribution is sales-led direct enrollment (phone, website) layered with an on-campus employer recruiting network that includes national carriers (Schneider, US Xpress, Crete Carrier, YRC Freight), regional fleets (Hogan, Garner, Rumpke, McLane, McElroy, Central Transport), and transit authorities (COTA). The academy holds Ohio Department of Public Safety School License #1425 and Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools Registration #2141, joined the Ohio-Michigan Association of Career Colleges and Schools in April 2019, and in 2014 participated as a partner in a $1.5 million USDOT-funded IDTO technology project with Battelle, TranSystems, The Ohio State University, and COTA.

Name

Capital Transportation Academy

Legal name

Capital Transportation Inc.

Website

https://capitaltransacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Capital Transportation Academy is a State of Ohio-licensed CDL training academy in Columbus, OH, offering five-week Class A and three-week Class B programs to aspiring commercial drivers, with on-campus recruiting partnerships with national and regional carriers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Driver Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Driving & Heavy Transport (CDL) (EDAOANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Driver Staffing, Training & Compliance (CDL, Background Checks) (EDAEADAE), Driver & Technician Training, Certification & Workforce Management (THAIANAJ)

Keywords

• CDL training programs
• Commercial driver education
• Truck driver school
• Class A CDL training
• Class B CDL training

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. CDL Class A Training: Five-week, 160-hour comprehensive training program preparing students for State of Ohio Class A CDL examination. Tuition is $6,995 effective May 1, 2022.
2. CDL Class B Training: Three-week, 120-hour training curriculum for Class B CDL examination preparation, focusing on single vehicles with manufacturers' weight ratings of 26,001 lbs. or more.
3. B2B Customized Employer Training: Customized CDL instruction for businesses focusing on specific needs, driver safety, employee retention, and operational requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Capital Transportation Academy operates a single-campus CDL training academy in Columbus, OH, delivering a 5-week (160-hour) Class A CDL training program and a 3-week (120-hour) Class B CDL training program that prepare students for the State of Ohio CDL examination. The academy also offers Commercial Learner Permit preparation guidance, customized B2B employer training, tuition assistance coordination through Roads2Work-Franklin County grants, OhioMeansJobs grants, and Telhio Credit Union Technical Education Loans, plus on-campus recruiting events connecting graduates with transportation employers.

Product overview

Capital Transportation Academy is a Columbus, OH-based CDL (Commercial Driver's License) training school offering a portfolio of driver training programs. The core offerings include the Class A CDL Training Program (5-week, 160-hour program) and Class B CDL Training Program (3-week, 120-hour program), which prepare students for Ohio CDL examinations. Supporting services include Commercial Learner Permit preparation, customized B2B employer training, tuition assistance programs, and job placement recruitment services. The academy operates as a single training institution rather than a modular software platform, with programs designed to take students from permit acquisition through CDL certification and into employment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Class A CDL Training Program A five-week, 160-hour commercial driver training program that prepares students for the State of Ohio Class A CDL exam, covering industry rules and regulations, pre-trip inspection, backing maneuvers, and city and highway driving. No prior experience required.
• Class B CDL Training Program A three-week, 120-hour training curriculum designed to provide the knowledge and skills to pass the State of Ohio Class B CDL driving examination, covering single vehicles such as dump trucks, tow trucks, delivery trucks, garbage trucks, and commercial buses with manufacturers' weight ratings of 26,001 lbs. or more.
• Customized B2B Employer Training Customized CDL instruction for transportation businesses focused on specific operational needs, emphasizing driver safety, employee retention, and the protection of team, products, and customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% graduation rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and support.

• BattelleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Technology research partner in the U.S. Department of Transportation funded IDTO (Integrated Dynamic Transit Operations) project. Contributed to prototype development of T-DISP and T-CONNECT applications.
• TranSystemsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Transportation technology partner in IDTO project focused on developing technology platform for automated scheduling, dispatching, and routing capabilities.
• The Ohio State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Academic partner in IDTO project contributing to transportation technology development for Central Ohio community.
• BST (Building System Transportation)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational freight carrier, freight broker, and regional warehouser with over 100 trucks. Based in London, OH. Recruiting partner that visits campus for student recruitment.
• COTA (Central Ohio Transit Authority)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional public transit provider for greater Columbus and central Ohio with 1.2 million residents service area and 18 million passenger trips annually. Recruits Class B CDL drivers for bus operator positions.
• Crete Carrier CorporationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDry Van, Temp Controlled, Flat Bed services with over 13,000 trailers. Columbus, OH location at 5400 Crosswind Dr. Recruiting partner for Class A CDL graduates.
• Garner TruckingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional carrier based in Findlay, OH focusing on transportation, warehousing, third-party services and equipment repair. Offers 3-week in-truck training for non-experienced drivers.
• HogancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFull service trucking company with Columbus, OH location. Services include Full Service Leasing, Commercial Truck Rental, Fleet Maintenance, Dedicated Services, Truckload, Logistics. St. Louis, MO home office.
• SchneidercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational transportation company mentioned as recruiting partner for CTA graduates. Part of on-campus employer recruiting network.
• US XpresscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational trucking company mentioned as recruiting partner for CTA graduates. Part of on-campus employer recruiting network.
• RumpkecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional trucking company mentioned as recruiting partner appearing in industry partners section.
• YRC FreightcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational freight company mentioned as recruiting partner for CTA graduates.
• McElroy Truck LinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNation's premier flatbed truckload carrier specializing in handling large volumes for strategic customers. Based in Cuba, AL. Accepts recent CDL graduates with approximately 7-week training to flatbed rig.
• McLane CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrocery and foodservice supply chain solutions provider with operations across the US. Based in Temple, TX. Offers up to $8,000 sign-on bonus for CDL drivers.
• Metropolitan Environmental ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustrial cleaning and transportation services company based in Hilliard, OH. Provides hazardous and non-hazardous waste hauling services. Employee-owned company serving industry since 1993.
• Central TransportcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerServes long-haul, regional, and international markets with over 1,500 new tractors and trailers. Columbus, OH location at 2450 Sobeck Rd. Recruiting partner for experienced drivers with HazMat endorsement.
• SYGMAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFoodservice distribution company typically employing about 180 drivers. Customized training program partnership with CTA where academy incorporates SYGMA-specific training into curriculum. Tim Foley, Manager of Training and Development, confirmed partnership meets company hiring needs.
• Roads2Work-Franklin CountysupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrant program listed as tuition assistance option for students. Helps cover CDL training costs.
• OhioMeansJobssupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOhio workforce development program offering grants for CDL training. Franklin County contact at 614-559.5052.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Roadmaster Drivers School: One of the largest private CDL training chains in the U.S., offering Class A and Class B programs with job placement assistance and employer partnerships. Directly comparable business model and student outcomes focus.
• SAGE Truck Driving School: National private CDL training school with multiple campuses, employer-sponsored training, and similar tuition structure. Directly comparable as a competing private CDL training provider.
• 160 Driving Academy: National CDL training chain operating multiple campuses across the U.S. with similar Class A and Class B programs and employer recruiting models. Directly comparable as a multi-location private CDL training school.
• Truck Driver Institute (TDI): Multi-state private CDL training provider with Class A and Class B programs and employer partnerships. Directly comparable as a private CDL school serving similar career-changer students.
• All-State Career: Multi-state career college offering CDL training alongside allied health and skilled trades programs. Comparable as a regulated private career school providing Class A CDL training.

Broad incumbents

• CR England CDL Training: National carrier with an in-house CDL training school and tuition reimbursement model. Comparable as a carrier-operated academy competing with CTA for the same student profile.
• Schneider (Schneider Driving Academy): Major national carrier that operates its own sponsored CDL training program. Comparable as both a CTA employer-partner and an integrated carrier-academy model that competes for new-entrant drivers.
• Werner Enterprises (Werner Driving Academy): Large national carrier with a dedicated paid CDL training program for new drivers. Comparable as an employer-funded training alternative to CTA's student-paid model.

Regional players

• Ohio Technical College: Ohio-based career and technical college that includes CDL training among its transportation programs. Comparable as a competing Ohio-licensed career school in CTA's home geography.
• Columbus State Community College (CDL program): Public community college in Columbus, OH offering workforce CDL training programs at lower price points. Comparable as a publicly-subsidized alternative in CTA's primary market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CTA_CDL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWtYRfu_5jrpi_GGOneT_KA
• Facebookfacebook.com/pg/cta4cdl/posts/?ref=page_internal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/richard-crockett-32361a18

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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