Apex CDL Institute
Kansas City+1 913-585-1120
CDL training providerFMCSA-listed*3.7 ★ · 3 reviews
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Start FreeKANSAS CITY METRO GUIDE · 2026
CDL schools in Kansas City
Research commercial-driver training across the Kansas City metro area and build a shortlist based on verified facts—not paid rankings.
AREA COVEREDKansas City metro
LICENSE PATHSClass A · Class B
FEDERAL REQUIREMENTELDT when applicable
Build your shortlist ↓Choose a school by verified licensing, training time and total cost.
Start with schools you can realistically attend, then compare state authorization, FMCSA Training Provider Registry status, supervised driving practice, testing arrangements and every fee in writing.
IMPORTANT BEFORE YOU ENROLL
Verify that the school is properly licensed.
State education or career-school authorization helps confirm that a paid training provider and its location may legally operate. Checking before you sign can reduce the risk of unapproved instruction, unclear refund terms or unusable training records.
01Check the exact legal name and training address.
02Confirm your Class A or Class B program is covered.
03Save the current listing and written enrollment terms.
TWO SEPARATE CHECKSCheck the FMCSA Training Provider Registry
Also verify authorization with the applicable Missouri education, workforce or career-school agency.
KANSAS CITY PROVIDER DIRECTORY
CDL schools and training providers
31 provider records shown
School & contactVerificationEducation licenseWebsite
ARES CDL INSTITUTE
Kansas City+1 913-526-1126
CDL training providerFMCSA-listed*
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Contact school directlyHuddleston Machinery Moving, Inc.
Kansas City+1 816-231-4147
CDL training providerFMCSA-listed*
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Contact school directlyWilson's industries LLC
Raytown+1 816-379-1111
CDL training providerFMCSA-listed*
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Contact school directlyEmpire Trucking Academy
Raytown+1 816-594-6199
CDL training providerFMCSA-listed*
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Contact school directlyZeta Commercial Driving School
Kansas City+1 405-938-2235
CDL training providerFMCSA-listed*
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Contact school directlyLove All Transport And Delivery LLC
Kansas City+1 913-296-1241
CDL training providerFMCSA-listed*
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Contact school directlyCDL Pros
Independence+1 816-918-5620
CDL training providerFMCSA-listed*
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Contact school directlyDLTS
Leawood+1 913-568-5873
CDL training providerFMCSA-listed*
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Contact school directlyKingdom Trucking Academy LLC.
Overland Park+1 816-200-1139
CDL training providerFMCSA-listed*
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Contact school directlyMCC - Blue River Campus
Independence+1 816-604-1000
CDL training providerFMCSA-listed*
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Contact school directlyFort Osage School District
Independence+1 816-650-7200
CDL training providerFMCSA-listed*
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Contact school directlyZeta Driving School
Lenexa+1 405-938-2235
CDL training providerFMCSA-listed*
VerifyApplicable state education agency
Contact school directlyEmpowering Empires LLC
Leavenworth+1 816-594-6199
CDL training providerFMCSA-listed*
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Contact school directlyJCCC
Gardner+1 913-469-2323
CDL training providerFMCSA-listed*
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Contact school directlyCDL Quick Training, LLC
St. Joseph+1 816-689-8608
CDL training providerFMCSA-listed*
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Contact school directly160 Driving Academy
Independence
CDL training providerFMCSA-listed*
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Contact school directly160 Driving Academy - Kansas City MO
Kansas City
CDL training providerFMCSA-listed*
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Contact school directly20Twenty Training Center
Kansas City
CDL training providerFMCSA-listed*
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Contact school directlySwift Driving Academy KC
Kansas City+1 804-956-6860
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyGrain Valley R-5 Schools
Grain Valley+1 816-847-5004
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyMO-KAN Teamsters Apprenticeship & Training Fund
Oak Grove+1 816-710-8990
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyEudora Schools USD #491
Eudora+1 785-542-4900
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyUSD 416 Louisburg Public Schools
Louisburg+1 913-837-1961
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyMcLouth School Dist#342
McLouth+1 913-796-2201
CDL training provider
VerifyApplicable state education agency
Contact school directlyEast Lynne School
East Lynne+1 816-925-2380
CDL training provider
VerifyApplicable state education agency
Contact school directlyDwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center
Lawrence+1 785-856-1801
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyKansas Central School Bus - Paola
Paola+1 815-409-4000
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyRoys eldt training
Lexington+1 816-405-1007
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyAtchison Public Schools
Atchison+1 913-367-6382
CDL training provider
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Contact school directlyAmerican CDL Training LLC
St Joseph+1 660-254-2541
CDL training provider
VerifyApplicable state education agency
Contact school directly*FMCSA listing and state education licensing are separate checks. Confirm the exact legal name, location, program, FMCSA status and state authorization before enrollment. Duplicate records were removed.
KANSAS CITY STUDENT GUIDE
What to compare beyond tuition
Commute and schedule
Confirm start times, weekend or evening availability, attendance rules and makeup policies.
Training format
Separate theory, range, road driving and observation time; ask how many students share each truck.
Testing path
Ask who schedules the skills test, provides the vehicle and charges for retests.
Employment terms
Verify recruiter claims and read any tuition-repayment or employer contract before signing.
Questions students should ask
How much does CDL school cost in Kansas City?
Costs vary by license class, length and included services. Request a written total covering tuition, permits, screenings, testing and retests.
Is FMCSA registration the same as a state school license?
No. The FMCSA Training Provider Registry relates to federal ELDT requirements; state authorization is a separate check.
Can workforce funding pay for training?
Some eligible students and approved programs may qualify. Contact the relevant local workforce office before enrolling.
Should I train on a manual transmission?
Manual training may help avoid an automatic-transmission restriction, depending on the vehicle used for your skills test.