Beginning in 2022, everyone pursuing a Class A or Class B license OR a passenger or school bus certification will need to complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) courses.
Texas CDL Truck Services offers these courses entirely online. Study and test from the comfort of your own home through our convenient student portal. When you’re ready to take the next step, we’ll be here.
Learn MoreWhen people decide on a career driving commercial vehicles, many believe that a trucking school is the best way to go. A trucking school can definitely help you, but they’re often expensive. Working folks don’t have the money or the time to dedicate to going back to school.
Texas CDL Truck Services offers a fast, affordable alternative to trucking schools. We have a solution to help you get through every part of getting your CDL. We provide CDL practice tests to help you get your learner’s permit, and our truck rentals come complete with an experienced CDL trainer to help teach you the essentials of commercial driving.
If you’re considering a career on the road, Texas CDL Truck Services can help. Don’t waste time on expensive schools and CDL classes. Contact us today and learn how we can help you. All testing is done in Longview, TX.
Get my CDL NowAfter you’ve passed your knowledge exams and have your CLP, you have to wait two weeks before you can take the final skills test and get your Texas CDL. This time is perfect to practice driving a commercial vehicle. It’s also the best time to learn about the tests and what they’ll include.
We offer Class A truck rentals and Class B truck rentals. Included with these rentals come one-on-one training with one of our experienced instructors. They’ll help you learn everything you need to know about the test and work with you to develop your driving skills. When they’re finished, you’ll be prepared for your CDL skills test.
Get my CDL NowWhen you take the final skills test, you’ll need to bring your own Class A or Class B truck, depending on the license you’re pursuing. You’ll take the entire test in this vehicle, so it’s a good idea to bring a truck that’s easy to drive and has good visibility. It’s best if you’ve driven the truck before, too.
All testing is done in Longview, TX.
Texas CDL Truck Services has hand-selected our fleet of rental trucks to ensure that they’re easy to drive and have superior visibility. We have both automatic and manual transmissions, also. After you’ve practiced and learned in the vehicle, you can take your CDL skills test in it, too. You’ll be primed to pass the test the first time you take it.
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The first step to getting a CDL is to fill out all of the necessary paperwork at your local TxDOT office. After that, you’ll need to pass 3-4 exams to get your Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP). These tests include:
The requirements for a commercial license vary depending on which class of license you’re pursuing. Intrastate and interstate licenses also have different requirements. Generally, you’ll need to get a CLP, train for 14 days, and then pass the CDL Skills Test to get a CDL.
You may also need to pass a medical examination. Depending on the license, the requirements for the exam may be different. You can find out more about CDL medical exams at the Texas DPS Website.
The CDL Skills Test is the final hurdle to getting your CDL. It’s a practical exam that’s overseen at any of the testing locations in Texas. It has three parts:
Pre-trip Inspection - The first part of the exam begins before you’ve even turned the commercial vehicle on. The person administering the test will examine your ability to determine whether or not the vehicle is safe to drive. This includes testing your ability to initiate the air brakes.
Basic Maneuvers - The second part of the exam takes place on a closed course at the DPS office. You’ll be tested on your ability to drive, turn, back up, and park a commercial vehicle.
Road Test - You’ll take the truck onto the open road for the final part of the exam. You’ll be evaluated on your ability to drive a commercial vehicle in common traffic conditions safely.
Trucking schools and CDL classes can be expensive and time-consuming. If you’re a working person, you want to get your Texas CDL as fast as possible. Texas CDL Truck Services can help. Our experienced instructors, CDL practice tests, and CDL truck rentals can provide everything you need to get your commercial license.
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