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MTI’s Trucking Schools in Illinois and Missouri
MTI’s truck driving schools in Illinois and Missouri offer Class A CDL training to prepare you for an entry-level truck driver career in the transportation industry through a combination of classroom & hands-on instruction.
- Nationally-accredited by the ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges)
- Recognized by the FMCSA as an approved ELDT (Entry Level Driver Training) provider
- Utilizes a combination of classroom & behind-the-wheel training
- Instructed by experienced truck driving professionals
- Provides job placement assistance to all qualified grads
- Flexible class schedules offered with day & night classes*
CDL Training Options at MTI
MTI offers two truck driver training programs to help you get a CDL license and start your trucking career. Contact the Admissions Team to find the right program for you.
16-Day CDL Training Course
- Training: Class A CDL
- Campus: Available at the Springfield, IL & Springfield, MO campuses
- Length: 16 days
- Class Schedule: Daytime & evening classes available*
- Financial Aid: Not available for the CDL Training Course
- Tuition: $4,000
- Tuition Reimbursement: Tuition reimbursement for CDL training may be available through employer-sponsored programs. The CDL Department will help you explore your options.
- Job Placement Assistance: Available to all qualified graduates
20-Week Professional Truck Driving Program
- Training: Class A CDL
- Endorsements: Hazmat (Hazardous Materials), Doubles/Triples, and Tanker
- Campus: Available at the Springfield, MO campus
- Length: 20 weeks (day class) / 24 weeks (night class)
- Class Schedule: Daytime & evening classes available*
- Financial aid: Available to those who qualify
- Tuition Reimbursement: Tuition reimbursement for CDL training may be available through employer-sponsored programs. The CDL Department will help you explore your options.
- Job Placement Assistance: Available to all qualified graduates
Class schedules vary by campus. Contact MTI for more information!
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Trucking FAQs
WHAT IS A PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVER?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers help transport goods across distances, frequently traveling across the country on a set schedule. These long-haul drivers require special training as total cargo weight typically exceeds 26,000 pounds.
What is the Main Difference Between CDL-A and CDL-B drivers?
There are a variety of commercial vehicles that truck drivers operate, including dry vans, freights, flatbeds, tankers, and more. Each of these truck driving jobs require a Commercial Driver’s License, or CDL.
Understanding the difference between Class A and Class B CDL can help you better understand which license you need to become a CDL driver.
At MTI, you’ll be prepared to earn your CDL A, which allows you to operate any vehicle with a semi-trailer or a trailer with two or more axles. A common Class A vehicle is a tractor trailer, also known as a semi.
To learn more, check out: What is the Main Difference Between CDL-A and CDL-B?
HOW MUCH DO CDL TRUCK DRIVERS MAKE?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in May 2024 was approximately $57,440. The highest 10% earned more than $78,800.
The BLS predicts about 237,600 openings (on average) for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers each year from 2024 through 2034. The U.S. economy has historically relied on CDL drivers to keep pace with supply chains—with additional demand for goods, additional commercial drivers will be needed.
HOW CAN I GET MY CDL IN ILLINOIS?
The process for getting your CDL can vary from state to state. MTI can help you navigate your CDL options and requirements, as well as give you a step-by-step guide on how to get a CDL in Illinois.
To learn more, check out: How Can I Get My CDL in Illinois?
HOW CAN I GET MY CDL IN MISSOURI?
The process for getting your CDL can vary from state to state. MTI can help you navigate your CDL options and requirements, as well as give you a step-by-step guide on how to get a CDL in Missouri.
To learn more, check out: How Can I Get My CDL in Missouri?
HOW MUCH DOES MTI’S CDL TRAINING COURSE COST?
The current cost for the 16-day CDL Training Course is $4,000.
For more information on the cost of the 20-week Professional Truck Driving Program, contact MTI.
Check out the CDL Training FAQ for the answers to frequently asked questions about getting your CDL and becoming a truck driver!
CDL Job Placement Assistance
At MTI, we’ve built partnerships with several employers across the transportation industry to help you find job opportunities before you graduate. Job placement assistance is available to all students & graduates who qualify. MTI is not contractually obligated to any one specific trucking company. That means you have the flexibility to find an employer who best fits your career goals—you’re free to choose the company that works best for you! The dedicated team of Placement Coordinators at MTI will help you from the beginning of your CDL training to identify employers & job opportunities that fit your career goals. MTI’s mission is to find you employment as a truck driver!
*MTI cannot & does not guarantee employment.
Start Your Trucking Career at MTI
“The instructors are excellent and helped me to where I am today! I’ve become a professional driver and I’m very thankful.”
Darcee
CDL Training Course Graduate
Financial Aid
How to Pay for CDL School
At Midwest Technical Institute, we believe training should launch your career—not weigh you down with financial stress. That’s why we offer a variety of financial aid and scholarship options to qualifying students to help offset the cost of CDL training. From loans and grants to scholarships and tuition reimbursement, we’ll help you find the right financial plan to get you on the road to a CDL career!
If you’re interested in truck driver training, we can help you find out what type of financial aid you may qualify for, such as:
Federal Student Loans
Pell Grant
Military Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
The friendly Financial Aid Team at MTI will meet with you 1:1 to discuss your options and find the right plan for you.
Learn MoreFederal financial aid available for the Professional Truck Driving Program to those who qualify. Tuition reimbursement varies based on employer program; MTI will help you explore your options.
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Enrollment & Outcomes
Graduation and employment rate charts as reported on the 2024 annual report to the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC).
ACCREDITATIONS
- Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC).
- MTI is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in federally-funded financial aid programs.
- MTI is a member of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA).
- Satellite Location (Missouri CDL Range): 1551 S. Empire Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802
- Satellite Location (Illinois CDL Range): 4600 Rodger St. Springfield, IL 62703
For more information about our accreditations and approvals, please visit: https://www.midwesttech.edu/about-us/accreditation/
Midwest Technical Institute is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education: 1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333, Springfield, IL 62701. For more info: www.ibhe.org
Midwest Technical Institute is approved to operate by the Missouri Department of Higher Education.