If you are in Missouri and planning on attending a CDL course here, check with your local Missouri Career Center before you start. They can provide tuition assistance that will cover the cost of the course. Don't wait until after the course is complete though- you must be signed up before class starts.

If your future employer is running the school, they may want a 1-2 year employment obligation in return for a smaller tuition price. With Missouri Career Center assistance, you can attend as an independent student with no obligation once class is complete. They'll cover the full cost of tuition.