Learn to operate heavy straight vehicles, including dump trucks, box trucks, cement mixers, and other Class B commercial vehicles with professional one-on-one instruction.
A Class B Commercial Driver License allows you to drive any single vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing another vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
Class B drivers enjoy great local employment opportunities in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and across Texas—such as municipal transit, construction aggregates, local food delivery, and waste management—allowing you to be home every single night.
Preparation for Texas DPS written tests (General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Commercial Rules) and in-depth engine compartment, steering, suspension, and air brake LAB inspection.
Master straight-line backing, forward offset, reverse offset, and tight alley docking on our private training pad.
Traffic navigation, intersection turns, railroad crossings, speed control, and taking your official DPS skills test in our commercial training vehicle.
| Parameter / Requirement | Official Specification | Texas DPS / FMCSA Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 26,001+ lbs Single Commercial Vehicle | Trailer must NOT exceed 10,000 lbs |
| Towed Unit / Coupling Mechanism | Rigid Vehicle Only (No Heavy Towed Unit) | NO Coupling & Uncoupling Required |
| Authorized Vehicles | Box Trucks, Dump Trucks, Delivery Trucks, Cement Mixers | Single heavy rigid chassis units |
| DPS Written Permit Exams (3) | Commercial Rules (20q), Gen Knowledge (50q), Air Brakes (25q) | NO Combination Exam Required |
| FMCSA ELDT Federal Mandate | Mandatory for all CLPs issued after Feb 7, 2022 | Verified in FMCSA TPR Registry before Road Test |
| Category | Accepted Documents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Citizens | U.S. Passport or Certified Birth Certificate + Social Security Card + 2 Proofs of Texas Residency | Standard Texas CDL Class B issued. |
| Permanent Residents | Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551 / Green Card) + Social Security Card + 2 Texas Proofs | Standard Texas CDL Class B issued. |
