Truck Driver Training

Put Your Career in Drive with CDL Training

With more than 60 years of experience, St. Louis Community College’s truck driver training program prepares students for successful careers in commercial driving. The program offers training for CDL Class A and CDL Class B licenses, along with customized instruction for businesses.

Designed to get you road-ready, this training focuses on the skills employers look for in professional drivers. Funding may be available for those who qualify, making it an accessible path into a high-demand industry.

What is the Truck Driver Program at St. Louis Community College?

STLCC’s truck driver training program is led by instructors with more than 50 years of combined industry experience. Students train using a modern fleet of automatic transmission trucks and trailers, along with industry-standard equipment and state-of-the-art driving simulators.

Students receive:

Classroom and lab instruction focused on safety, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, trip planning and pre-trip inspections
Extensive practice with backing maneuvers, as well as urban, rural, and highway driving
Simulator-based training to practice shifting and driving skills in a controlled environment
Personalized instruction supported by a low student-to-teacher ratio
Training recognized by employers as thorough preparation for professional driving careers

This hands-on approach helps students build confidence and skills needed to succeed in commercial driving roles.

What Can You Do as a Truck Driver?

With truck driver certification, you are qualified to operate different types of trucks, such as semi-trailers, tankers and flatbeds. Beyond driving, the skills gained can lead to roles in fleet management, safety compliance and logistics coordination.

CDL Training Programs

CDL-A Truck Driver Training

This program prepares students to enter the commercial driving industry as an over-the-road truck driver. Funding available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).*

Location: Forest Park
Day classes: 4-week program, 5 days/week, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 9, Apr. 3, May 4, Jun. 1
Student cost: Tuition, DOT physical and medical exam fees covered through ARPA grant. In order to qualify for the ARPA grant, you must be a Missouri resident and show income verification in the form of paycheck stubs and/or tax returns showing you are at or below the Missouri Household Income poverty guidelines. For those that do not qualify for ARPA, a self-pay option is available for $6,500.
Contact information: Aira Durham | Adurham24@stlcc.edu | 314-644-9740

CDL-A Requirements

Requirements prior to the first day of class:

A valid driver's license
Completed program application
Attend an information session | Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. or 3:30 p.m.
Transportation Education Center, 5475 Highland Park, room TC-139, STLCC - Forest Park
A recent copy of motor vehicle driving record for review (good driving record required)
A commercial learner’s permit (Class A: general knowledge, air brakes and combination)
Participants must be 21 years of age or older with two years of driving experience
A negative DOT drug test and successful DOT physical are required to be eligible to drive a combination motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 26,000 pounds in class
If English is not your first language, you must demonstrate a level of English language proficiency through STLCC's ESL Assessment.

*This product is supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP4542 awarded to the State of Missouri by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

CDL-B Truck Driver Training

Location: Forest Park
Duration: Seven-day program, five days per week, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Feb. 6
Student cost: $3,500 for the class, $175 for DOT physical and medical exam.
Contact information: Aira Durham | Adurham24@stlcc.edu | 314-644-9740

CDL-B Requirements

Requirements prior to the first day of class:

A valid driver's license
Completed program application
Attend an information session | Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. or 3:30 p.m.
Transportation Education Center, 5475 Highland Park, room TC-139, STLCC - Forest Park
A recent copy of motor vehicle driving record for review (good driving record required)
A commercial learner’s permit (Class B: general knowledge and air brakes)
Participants must be 18 years of age or older with two years of driving experience
A negative DOT drug test and successful DOT physical are required to be eligible to drive a combination motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 26,000 pounds in class
If English is not your first language, you must demonstrate a level of English language proficiency through STLCC's ESL Assessment.

CDL-B with HAZMAT Truck Driver Training

This program teaches students to drive smaller company trucks that meet CDL-B requirements. A Class B CDL license is required for single vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, not towing another unit over 10,000 lbs. Certification in hazardous waste operations and safe transportation of hazardous materials is included. Funding available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).*

Location: Forest Park
Duration: Nine-day program, five days per week, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Jan. 12, Jan. 26, Feb. 23
Student cost: Program is fully funded by ARPA with no cost to students. Tuition, DOT physical and medical exam fees covered through the ARPA grant. In order to qualify for the ARPA grant, you must be a Missouri resident and show income verification in the form of paycheck stubs and/or tax returns showing you are at or below the Missouri Household Income poverty guidelines. For those that do not qualify for ARPA, a self-pay option is available for $3,675.
Contact information: Aira Durham | Adurham24@stlcc.edu | 314-644-9740

CDL-B with HAZMAT Requirements

Requirements prior to the first day of class:

A valid driver's license
A recent copy of motor vehicle driving record for review (good driving record required)
A commercial learner’s permit (Class B: general knowledge and air brakes)
Participants must be 18 years of age or older with six months of driving experience
A negative DOT drug test and successful DOT physical are required to be eligible to drive a combination motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 26,000 pounds in class
If English is not your first language, you must demonstrate a level of English language proficiency through STLCC's ESL Assessment.

*This product is supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP4542 awarded to the State of Missouri by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Hazardous Materials Endorsement Class

This one day, 4-hour course includes certifications in hazardous waste operations and safe transportation of hazardous materials.

Location: Forest Park
Duration: One-day, 7-11 a.m.
Student cost: $129 per student
Class start dates: Jan. 12, Jan. 26, Feb. 23
Note: Applicants should be aware that obtaining a HAZMAT endorsement requires a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check. For a list of disqualifying offenses, please visit the tsa.gov website.
Contact information: Aira Durham | Adurham24@stlcc.edu | 314-644-9740

Hazardous Materials Endorsement Class Requirements

Requirements prior to the first day of class:

Current and active CDL-A, CDL-B or CDL-C license

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