CDL Class A License

Classes Available in Port Arthur, Jasper & Livingston

Trucking is a high-demand industry that offers rock-solid wages and job security. Lamar State College Port Arthur’s Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A training course can get you up to speed and on the road in 15 weeks.

PORT ARTHUR
PROGRAM COST: $4,000
DAY CLASS: Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
NIGHT CLASS: Mon-Fri, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Funding assistance available through Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation for Port Arthur residents, if qualified. We also offer student loans.

JASPER & LIVINGSTON
PROGRAM COST: $4,200
DAYS/TIME: Mon-Fri, 1 to 9 p.m.

Program Highlights
  • Courses are scheduled Monday through Friday, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
  • Experienced, helpful instructors
  • Small class size means more one-on-one interaction
  • We provide a diverse mix of classroom and videos, discussion sessions, driving demos and — most important — on the road, hands-on driving experiences.
  • 100% hands-on training! You will train with qualified drivers who will draw on years of experience to teach you all you need to know about the driving industry.
  • You will drive the actual vehicles used in the field, including dump trucks to school buses and an 18-wheeler.
  • Basic knowledge and driving skills to pass the Texas Commercial Driver’s License A exam.
  • Rules of the road and smart driving strategies.
  • How to connect with companies that are hiring truck drivers.
  • Local jobs available NOW!

Program Requirements

  • Be 18 years of age.
  • Hold a valid Texas driver’s license.
  • Successfully complete a Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical Examination.
  • Pass a Department of Transportation Drug Screen.
  • Read and speak the English language to converse with the general public and make entries on reports and records.

Important Files

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