CDL Classes in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
For nearly two decades, MTC Truck Driver Training has helped Southeast Missouri residents build exciting, life-changing careers behind the wheel through hands-on CDL training. Based at Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center (CTC), we’ve trained CDL students from across SEMO, Jackson, Sikeston, Perryville, Poplar Bluff, and beyond, for rewarding careers as professional Class A truck drivers. In as little as 3–4 weeks, you can go from no experience to a licensed, job-ready driver, backed by affordable tuition options and job placement support that helps make sure you land a job upon graduation.
- Comprehensive Entry Level Driver Training program — earn your CDL in as 3–4 weeks.
- 75% of students get tuition assistance — depending on the program you qualify for, that can mean starting for $0 out of pocket (grants) or as little as $349 with financing.
- Up to 100% tuition reimbursement from employers
- Free job placement assistance with top carriers like Schneider, TMC, and Covenant
- Instructors with real-world Class A driving experience
- Start a career earning $76,000–$95,000/year*
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1050 S. Silver Springs Road
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:00AM - 5:30PM
How Much Does CDL Training Cost at MTC Cape Girardeau?
We make CDL training more accessible with affordable tuition and a variety of tuition assistance options to help you start your trucking career. Whether you’re paying out of pocket, seeking financial assistance, or eligible for sponsored training programs, we’ll help you find the enrollment option that fits your needs. Approximately 75% of students receive some form of tuition assistance.
Ways to Pay for CDL Training in Cape Girardeau, MO
We help students find the funding option that fits their situation. Options available to Cape students include:
- Pay upfront and take advantage of our lowest tuition cost.
- Flexible financing options with low upfront costs. Get started for $349 for qualified applicants.
- Tuition reimbursement from employers. Our partner carriers will reimburse up to 100% of tuition costs.
- Workforce funding (WIOA Grants) qualified applicants can get all of their tuition covered. Including grants through Missouri Job Centers.
- Company sponsored training programs.
What are the CDL Requirements in Cape Girardeau, MO?
When you complete CDL training at MTC, you’ll be ready for your trucking career with a premier carrier. After graduation, your first order of business will be to apply for your CDL in Cape Girardeau. You’ll have to meet the necessary requirements to be certified in Missouri as a commercial truck driver, including:
– Be at least 18 years old. (21 to have passengers or drive out of state.)
Have your Commercial Learner’s Permit (CDL permit) for at least 14 days before taking the CDL test. (No permit is required to enroll. We will help you get your permit as part of the training.) Getting your CDL permit requires you to:- Pass the written knowledge test.
-Provide 1 document proving legal residency in the U.S.
-Submit a review of your driving record.
-Present valid Medical Examiner’s certificate.
-Have a valid MO driver’s license.
-Pass required skills test.
-Read, write and speak English.
-Successfully complete Entry Level Driver Training
Learn more about how to get a CDL in Missouri.
Does MTC Truck Driver Training Cape Girardeau Offer Job Placement?
Earning your CDL is only the first step MTC Truck Driver Training and the Driver Resource Center network go further, with a dedicated Career Services team that helps every graduate turn their CDL into a career.
- It’s free. Job placement assistance is completely free to students and graduates of MTC Cape Girardeau
- It starts during the application process. Our Career Services team learns your goals like home time, preferred routes, states you want to run and will help match you will carriers that meet your requirements.
- Most students receive multiple job offers before they even graduate.
- Carrier partners include: Covenant, Schneider, TMC, LandAir, Stevens Transport, and many more national and local carriers who actively recruit MTC graduates.
Can I combine a CDL grant with a scholarship?
Yes, in many cases. Whether you can stack a grant and a scholarship depends on the specific programs involved, but it’s a common strategy. For example, one DRC student combined a tribal education scholarship with the Driver Resource Center Future of Trucking Scholarship and graduated with zero out-of-pocket costs. Check with each program’s administrator to confirm whether combining funding sources is allowed.
Can I enroll in CDL training without prior driving experience?
Yes, you can enroll in CDL training without prior commercial driving experience. You must have a valid U.S. drivers license in the state in which you plan to get a CDL.
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**Pay information based on ATA Compensation Study.
***Driver demand based on ATA report Reort.