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CDL training in Kansas City, Missouri

15 CDL (commercial driver's license) training programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

10 schools offer these truck driving programs with classes in the Kansas City area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 10 by Missouri and 5 by Kansas. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Truck drivers need a commercial driver's license, which generally takes a knowledge test and a driving test. Most drivers have a high school diploma and prepare at a professional truck driving school.1 Since February 7, 2022, federal rules require anyone getting a Class A or B license for the first time, or upgrading to one, to train with a provider on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry.2

In Kansas City, 11 of the 15 programs take students without a high school diploma, 1 asks for a diploma or equivalent and 3 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 15 programs here are Class A (9 programs), CDL (class not stated, 5 programs) and bus and passenger (1 program).

See the 15 programs

All 50 CDL training programs in Missouri, including online programs

How much does CDL training cost in Kansas City?

$4,665 to $6,675 is what most CDL training programs in Kansas City cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 15 programs with a price. All of them: $3,350 to $7,495

In the typical program

Finished the program
82%
Working 6 months later
72%
Earned a year, estimated
about $49,100
Length
4 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Kansas City may also offer CDL training. How these figures are made

Is there free CDL training in Kansas City?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: grants, company-paid training and the GI Bill

All 15 CDL training programs in Kansas City approved for WIOA funding

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15 programs

  • Class AHybridNo diploma needed

    CDL Class A Training

    Zeta Commercial Driving School

    Lenexa

    No diploma needed

    Zeta Commercial Driving School, LenexaClass AHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,990

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, CDL Class A Training at Zeta Commercial Driving School
    More details about CDL Class A Training at Zeta Commercial Driving School
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    530
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,990
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7
    Program website, CDL Class A Training at Zeta Commercial Driving School

  • Class AHybridNo diploma needed

    Kansas City Mo Class A CDL Training

    160 Driving Academy - Kansas City MO

    Kansas City

    No diploma needed

    160 Driving Academy - Kansas City MO, Kansas CityClass AHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$54,600
    Price if you pay yourself$4,950
    Program website, Kansas City Mo Class A CDL Training at 160 Driving Academy - Kansas City MO
    More details about Kansas City Mo Class A CDL Training at 160 Driving Academy - Kansas City MO
    Finished
    72%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,654
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $77
    Students counted
    484
    Earned a year, estimated
    $54,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,950
    Program website, Kansas City Mo Class A CDL Training at 160 Driving Academy - Kansas City MO

  • Class AHybridNo diploma needed

    St. Louis Mo Class A CDL Training

    160 Driving Academy - Kansas City MO

    Kansas City

    No diploma needed

    160 Driving Academy - Kansas City MO, Kansas CityClass AHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$52,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,950

    18 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, St. Louis Mo Class A CDL Training at 160 Driving Academy - Kansas City MO
    More details about St. Louis Mo Class A CDL Training at 160 Driving Academy - Kansas City MO
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,078
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $77
    Students counted
    398
    Earned a year, estimated
    $52,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,950
    students trained with WIOA funding
    18
    Program website, St. Louis Mo Class A CDL Training at 160 Driving Academy - Kansas City MO

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Driver's License Training

    Apex CDL Institute LLC

    Kansas City

    No diploma needed

    Apex CDL Institute LLC, Kansas CityClass AIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$42,200
    Price if you pay yourself$6,400

    188 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Commercial Driver's License Training at Apex CDL Institute LLC
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,555
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    271
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,400
    students trained with WIOA funding
    188

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Truck Driver Training

    Roadmaster Drivers School Of Kansas City

    Grandview

    No diploma needed

    Roadmaster Drivers School Of Kansas City, GrandviewCDL (class not stated)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,000
    Price if you pay yourself$7,495
    Program website, Commercial Truck Driver Training at Roadmaster Drivers School Of Kansas City
    More details about Commercial Truck Driver Training at Roadmaster Drivers School Of Kansas City
    Finished
    82%
    Working at 6 months
    48%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,252
    Length
    4 weeks, 45 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    249
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,495
    Program website, Commercial Truck Driver Training at Roadmaster Drivers School Of Kansas City

  • Class AHybridNo diploma needed

    Springfield Mo Class A CDL Training

    160 Driving Academy - Kansas City MO

    Kansas City

    No diploma needed

    160 Driving Academy - Kansas City MO, Kansas CityClass AHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$45,900
    Price if you pay yourself$4,950

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Springfield Mo Class A CDL Training at 160 Driving Academy - Kansas City MO
    More details about Springfield Mo Class A CDL Training at 160 Driving Academy - Kansas City MO
    Finished
    74%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,472
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $77
    Students counted
    102
    Earned a year, estimated
    $45,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,950
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, Springfield Mo Class A CDL Training at 160 Driving Academy - Kansas City MO

  • Class AHybridNo diploma needed

    Accelerated Weekday CDL Class A - CDL-A

    Johnson County Community College-Continuing Education

    Overland Park

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Johnson County Community College-Continuing Education, Overland ParkClass A · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,999
    Program website, Accelerated Weekday CDL Class A - CDL-A at Johnson County Community College-Continuing Education
    More details about Accelerated Weekday CDL Class A - CDL-A at Johnson County Community College-Continuing Education
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    25%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    99
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,999
    Program website, Accelerated Weekday CDL Class A - CDL-A at Johnson County Community College-Continuing Education

  • CDL (class not stated)In personNo diploma needed

    Commercial Drivers License

    New Reflections Technical Institute

    Kansas City

    No diploma needed

    New Reflections Technical Institute, Kansas CityCDL (class not stated)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$57,900
    Price if you pay yourself$5,500
    School website, Commercial Drivers License at New Reflections Technical Institute
    More details about Commercial Drivers License at New Reflections Technical Institute
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,476
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $434
    Students counted
    42
    Earned a year, estimated
    $57,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,500
    School website, Commercial Drivers License at New Reflections Technical Institute

  • Class AIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Kings And Queens Class A Cdl Training

    Empowering Empires Llc

    Raytown

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Empowering Empires Llc, RaytownClass AIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Kings And Queens Class A Cdl Training at Empowering Empires Llc
    More details about Kings And Queens Class A Cdl Training at Empowering Empires Llc
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $520
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, Kings And Queens Class A Cdl Training at Empowering Empires Llc

  • CDL (class not stated)In personPrerequisite courses

    1 Week CDL Training Course

    CDL Pros 1, LLC

    Independence

    Prerequisite courses

    CDL Pros 1, LLC, IndependenceCDL (class not stated)In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,350
    More details about 1 Week CDL Training Course at CDL Pros 1, LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,350

  • CDL (class not stated)In personPrerequisite courses

    2 Week CDL Training Course

    CDL Pros 1, LLC

    Independence

    Prerequisite courses

    CDL Pros 1, LLC, IndependenceCDL (class not stated)In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,200
    More details about 2 Week CDL Training Course at CDL Pros 1, LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,200

  • Bus and passengerIn personNo diploma needed

    Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements

    Medi Coach Driving School

    Shawnee

    No diploma needed

    Medi Coach Driving School, ShawneeBus and passengerIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,380
    Program website, Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements at Medi Coach Driving School
    More details about Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements at Medi Coach Driving School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $50
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,380
    Program website, Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements at Medi Coach Driving School

  • Class AIn personNo diploma needed

    Truck Driver Cdl - A

    Metropolitan Community College, Workforce Develop

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Metropolitan Community College, Workforce Develop, Kansas CityClass A · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    Program website, Truck Driver Cdl - A at Metropolitan Community College, Workforce Develop
    More details about Truck Driver Cdl - A at Metropolitan Community College, Workforce Develop
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    Program website, Truck Driver Cdl - A at Metropolitan Community College, Workforce Develop

  • CDL (class not stated)In personPrerequisite courses

    4 Week CDL Training Course

    CDL Pros 1, LLC

    Independence

    Prerequisite courses

    CDL Pros 1, LLC, IndependenceCDL (class not stated)In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,950
    More details about 4 Week CDL Training Course at CDL Pros 1, LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,950

  • Class AHybridNo diploma needed

    Commercial Driver's License - Class A

    Johnson County Community College-Continuing Education

    Overland Park

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Johnson County Community College-Continuing Education, Overland ParkClass A · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,999
    School website, Commercial Driver's License - Class A at Johnson County Community College-Continuing Education
    More details about Commercial Driver's License - Class A at Johnson County Community College-Continuing Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,999
    School website, Commercial Driver's License - Class A at Johnson County Community College-Continuing Education

How to pay for CDL training in Kansas City

WIOA funding can pay for CDL training in Kansas City

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for CDL training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78

Company-paid CDL training

Some trucking companies run their own schools and may pay the tuition if you drive for them for a set time, such as a year.9

GI Bill for CDL training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.10

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Kansas City

How CDL training compares with the rest of transportation and logistics across Missouri: Transportation and logistics training in Missouri

Where the Kansas City truck driving program numbers come from

Which Kansas City truck driving programs are on this list?

These are the truck driving programs with classes in the Kansas City area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).11 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Missouri page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Kansas City truck driving programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about CDL training in Kansas City

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers
  2. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: 49 CFR part 380, subpart F, Entry-level driver training requirements
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee: Task 21-1 discussion notes (2021)
  10. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  11. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List