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.

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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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