Start FreeCDL schools in St. Louis
Research commercial-driver training across the St. Louis metro area and build a shortlist based on verified facts—not paid rankings.
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.
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.
Also verify authorization with the applicable Missouri education, workforce or career-school agency.
CDL schools and training providers
33 provider records shown
WE TRANSPORT STL LLC
ZUM SERVICES INC - ST. LOUIS
St. Louis Community College
Five Star CDL
CSA TRAINING CENTER LLC
ABUNDANT TRANSPORT ENTERPRISE
Professional trucking Institute
SCCC
Zum Services-St. Louis
MTS
MTC Truck Driver Training
Eclipse DOT
Missouri Central School Bus - Saint Louis South
160 Driving Academy - Belleville Yard
Illinois Central School Bus
Cdl training and consulting
harmony emge school dist. 175
160 Driving Academy - Belleville Classroom
Missouri Central School Bus - Ladue
Illinois Central School Bus - O'Fallon
D.H. Driving School,Inc
Belleville School Transportation Services (BSTS)
160 Driving Academy - St. Louis Yard
CDL Training Schools - Bridgeton MO
East Alton Wood River Community High School Dist. 14
Lewis and Clark Community College
Illinois Central School Bus - Waterloo
Illinois Central School Bus - Alton
3101
Carrollton Community Unit High School #1
Witte Bros Truck Driving School
Westminster Christian Academy
*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.
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 St. Louis?
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.