Professional Truck Driver (CDL)
Program Level:
Continuing Education
Program Type:
Face-to-Face
Department:
Continuing Education
Institute:
Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics
College:
SPC
Train to Become a Professional Truck Driver
Texas Class A Commercial Driver License
Your road to the future! Our CDL training programs are designed to teach individuals the necessary skills and knowledge to become professional truck drivers. Drive large commercial vehicles like trucks, buses, and other heavy vehicles.
We've teamed up with respected training vendors to ensure you receive cutting-edge instruction, from classroom learning to behind-the-wheel practice. Our flexible learning options include day, evening, and weekend training schedules to help you achieve your career goals on your terms.
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Hands-on, In-Person Program format |
$5,500 Cost of tuition |
160 Contact Hours Length of program |
Grants and Scholarships Are Available!Find out if you’re eligible to receive free tuition and job placement services that will enable you to secure an in-demand career. |
Program RequirementsWith our job placement support, you’ll have a head start in finding the right career opportunities once you’re certified. |
✓ Possess proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking skills)
✓ You are at least eighteen (18) years of age
✓ Have a high school diploma or GED
✓ Must have access to computer/tablet and internet
✓ Recommended CASAS scores: Reading >228 | Math >221
✓ 18–20-year-olds are allowed to drive intrastate until 21 years of age
✓ Valid Texas (C) Drivers’ license
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✓ Registered students must pass a (DOT) Department of Transportation physical & drug screen
✓ 2 Valid proofs of residency (Utility bill, voter registration card, paystub, birth certificate, US passport)
✓ Proof of Social Security Card/International students - Passport
✓ No outstanding traffic violations
✓ Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to communicate effectively, understand road signs, complete paperwork, and meet DOT regulations
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CDL Training for Career-Ready DriversPrepare for a career in commercial transportation through classroom instruction and hands-on driving experience. Students develop the knowledge and driving skills needed to prepare for the Texas Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) examination and entry-level truck driving positions. |
Your Course of Study
160 Total Course Hours
160 Hours
Prepare for a career in commercial transportation through classroom instruction and hands-on driving experience. Students develop the knowledge and driving skills needed to prepare for the Texas Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) examination and entry-level truck driving positions.
40 Hours
Refresh and strengthen commercial driving knowledge and skills through focused instruction on vehicle inspection, cargo handling, hazardous materials awareness, safety procedures, and federal transportation requirements. This course supports experienced drivers preparing to re-enter the workforce or renew their CDL readiness.
80 Hours
Train for operation of commercial vehicles requiring a Class B Commercial Driver License, including buses, straight trucks, box trucks, and dump trucks. Students receive classroom instruction and hands-on driving experience focused on vehicle operation, safety procedures, and CDL exam preparation.
96 Hours
In addition to the Texas Class B CDL with passenger endorsement –you can receive the school bus endorsement that transports 16 or more students in the state of Texas and requires passenger safety training and maneuvering of large vehicles. Add this school bus endorsement to your Class B CDL with passenger endorsement for a total of a 96-hour training in less than 3 short weeks.
AttentionEffective Monday, September 29, 2025, DPS will temporarily suspend the issuance of ALL non-domiciled CLP/CDLs and CDLs to non-U.S. citizens who are asylees, refugees, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. |
ContactPhone: 210-485-0500 Email: dst-aceadmission@alamo.edu |
Get StartedGet career-ready fast with our high-demand technical training programs. You can expect a response from our team within 24–48 hours. |
HB 1508This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. |