Already have your Class B license? Fast-track into 18-wheelers and heavy combination tractor-trailers in just 2 to 3 weeks.
Step 1: Class B CDL
Goal: Class A CDL (18-Wheeler)
Because you already hold a valid Class B CDL, you do not need to re-take the General Knowledge test or re-learn basic commercial rules. You only need to master the Combination Vehicles endorsement, Fifth-Wheel coupling procedures, and 53ft trailer backing maneuvers.
Upgrading unlocks long-haul OTR routes, regional distribution, specialized tanker loads, and substantially higher annual earnings across Texas and the United States.
| Category | Accepted Documents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Citizens | Current Class B CDL + U.S. Passport or Birth Certificate + SSN + 2 Proofs | Upgrades to Texas Class A CDL. |
| Permanent Residents | Current Class B CDL + Green Card (I-551) + SSN + 2 Proofs | Upgrades to Texas Class A CDL. |
