CDL Schools in Kansas (2026): FMCSA TPR-Registered Providers Directory

CDL Schools in Kansas (2026): FMCSA TPR-Registered Providers Directory

Last verified: 2026-04-20 against the FMCSA TPR. Neutral directory per CDL Editorial Policy.

KS's $56,960 state median (22,520 drivers) sits essentially at national. Yellow Corporation / YRC Freight (HQ Overland Park) ceased operations in 2023 — the LTL landscape has redistributed to surviving carriers.³ ELDT at 49 CFR §380 Subpart F requires TPR-registered training.¹²

Key Takeaways

• TPR search: https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov/ → State = Kansas.
• Typical KS tuition (2026): CC/tech $2,000–$5,000; private $3,000–$7,000; company-sponsored $0 + 8–12 mo tenure.
• KS CDL agency: Kansas DOR (Driver Control).
• Post-Yellow/YRC LTL landscape redistributed to Old Dominion, Saia, FedEx Freight, ABF, Estes.

Provider Categories

Community colleges / technical colleges

• Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC).
• Johnson County Community College — Overland Park.
• Butler Community College — El Dorado / Wichita metro.
• Hutchinson Community College.
• Fort Scott Community College.
• Garden City Community College.
• Manhattan Area Technical College.

Tuition $2,000–$5,000.

Private CDL schools

• 160 Driving Academy — KS presence.
• Great Plains Trucking School — regional.
• Roadmaster Drivers School — verify current KS campuses.

Tuition $3,000–$7,000.

Company-sponsored programs

• Schneider Training Academy — KS terminals.
• Swift Academy — KS operations.
• CR England Schools — KS programs.
• Knight-Swift Training — Kansas-adjacent presence.
• Prime Inc. Student Driver Program — KS residents.

Endorsement-only upgrades

TPR-registered H/P/S theory; see Hazmat (H) endorsement guide.

Costs + Earnings

CC/tech $2,000–$5,000 / private $3,000–$7,000. State median $56,960.³ Experienced LTL + aviation dedicated (Spirit AeroSystems/Textron in Wichita) push $75k–$100k+. Full pay: Truck Driver Salary in Kansas.

Kansas CDL Licensing

Kansas CDL Requirements.

FAQs

How much does CDL school cost in Kansas in 2026? CC/tech $2,000–$5,000; private $3,000–$7,000; company-sponsored $0 + 8–12 month tenure.

What happened to Yellow Corporation / YRC Freight? Yellow Corp (HQ Overland Park) ceased operations in mid-2023. Former YRC drivers have moved to Old Dominion, Saia, ABF, FedEx Freight, Estes. The freight volume moved to surviving carriers.

Is Wichita aviation dedicated a good post-CDL path? Yes. Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Aviation (Cessna/Beechcraft), Bombardier Learjet all drive aviation dedicated freight. Pay band $60,000–$85,000 experienced.

Who licenses Kansas private CDL schools? Kansas Board of Regents oversees private postsecondary institutions.

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