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CDL schools in St. Louis, Missouri
5 schools in St. Louis are on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and take students from the public. Posted tuition at programs within 25 miles of St. Louis on Missouri's approved training list runs $4,500 to $7,495, with a $5,000 median across 5 programs. Truck drivers in the St. Louis, MO-IL area earn a median $58,240 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · Missouri training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A schools open to the public in St. Louis; 3 teach theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the Missouri permit ($44) and CDL ($40). Medical exam extra.
St. Louis training providers FMCSA has removed from the registry, 15 of them involuntarily.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the St. Louis, MO-IL area; 18,270 work there.
Every registered Class A school in St. Louis
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 43 active registrants in St. Louis: 38 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only); 5 tick "open to the public" but are not schools that take students: 2 school districts and public school programs and 3 bus or coach operators.
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Driving Academy 1151 S Kingshighway Blvd | Part of Class A | 2026-09-18 | not posted | Hazmat | not listed |
| St. Louis Community College 5475 Highland Park | Theory · range · road | 2026-08-25 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, Hazmat | 314-229-4453 |
| Five Star CDL | Theory · range · road | 2026-03-16 | not posted | Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat | 314-690-7300 |
| Csa Training Center LLC 7321 S Lindbergh Blvd suite 320 | Part of Class A | 2022-07-26 | not posted | Class B | 314-200-8055 |
| Mentors In Motion 4231 Grand | Theory · range · road | 2022-03-21 | $5,000 | Class B | not listed |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on Missouri's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of St. Louis
| School | City | Miles from St. Louis | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDL training and consulting | Overland, MO | 5 | 2025-08-09 | not posted |
| 160 Driving Academy - Belleville | Centreville, IL | 11 | 2026-09-18 | not posted |
| Missouri Trucking School | Hazelwood, MO | 11 | 2026-10-01 | not posted |
| MTC Truck Driver Training | St Ann, MO | 11 | 2024-01-16 | $7,330 |
| 160 Driving Academy - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | 13 | 2026-09-18 | $4,965 |
| D.H. Driving School,Inc | Arnold, MO | 14 | 2022-01-18 | not posted |
| 160 Driving Academy | Belleville, IL | 15 | 2026-09-18 | not posted |
| Professional trucking Institute | Chesterfield, MO | 18 | 2026-01-05 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of St. Louis's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in St. Louis
3 programs in St. Louis posted tuition to Missouri's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 5 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranken Technical College | Commercial Drivers License Certificate | $4,500 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| MIM Trucking Academy LLC. | MIM Trucking Academy | $5,000 | $150 | not reported | not reported |
| Roadmaster Drivers School Of St. Louis | Commercial Truck Driver Training | $7,495 | $200 | 79% | 52% |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
Missouri fees: commercial learner permit $44, skills test $25, class a license $40 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near St. Louis
A Missouri workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list Missouri sites. Missouri terms · all carriers
Check a St. Louis school before you pay
FMCSA has removed 16 St. Louis providers from the registry, 15 of them involuntarily. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 1,237 for-hire trucking companies are based here, in a city of 278,144 people.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in St. Louis?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $4,500 to $7,495, median $5,000. With Missouri's permit and license, about $5,084 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in St. Louis?
5 locations are registered in St. Louis for Class A training, and 14 are within 25 miles of the city. 3 updated their registry record in 2026, and 2 have left it untouched for over two years.
Can a St. Louis school with an old registry record still train me?
Yes if its status is Active: an old record only means the listing was not edited. Call the school and confirm the schedule and price.
CDL schools near St. Louis
No other city with a page is within 35 miles.
Also within 35 miles: Overland, MO (1); Centreville, IL (1); Hazelwood, MO (1); St Ann, MO (1); Bridgeton, MO (1); Arnold, MO (1); Belleville, IL (1); Chesterfield, MO (1); East Alton, IL (1); Wentzville, MO (1). All Missouri cities