Does Kansas Require Truck Driving School for a CDL?

In Kansas, there is an official training requirement you must complete before you can take your commercial driver’s license (CDL) skills test — and it’s tied to federal Entry‑Level Driver Training (ELDT) rules. Kansas Department of Revenue

Entry‑Level Driver Training (ELDT) Requirements

As of February 7, 2022, federal regulations require entry‑level drivers (those getting a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time or upgrading) to complete ELDT before they can be scheduled for their CDL skills test. Kansas Department of Revenue

That means:

• You must complete both theory and behind‑the‑wheel training that meets federal standards before you take your CDL skills test. Kansas Department of Revenue

• The training provider must be listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR), and only a registered school or training provider can verify that you completed the required ELDT. Kansas Department of Revenue

What This Means in Practice

While Kansas doesn’t specifically name “truck driving school” in its law, the ELDT requirement effectively means you must complete structured training that covers both classroom and behind‑the‑wheel instruction before you can test. Kansas Department of Revenue

So in real terms:

👉 Yes - to meet Kansas CDL requirements, you must go through approved entry‑level training (which is what truck driving schools provide). Kansas Department of Revenue

This ensures you’re trained in the knowledge and skills required by federal and state rules before you can take your CDL skills exam.