Commercial Drivers License Class B (Port Arthur)
Trucking is a high-demand industry that offers rock-solid wages and job security. Lamar State College - Port Arthur's Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B training course can get you up to speed and on the road in 11 weeks.
Funding assistance available through the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation for Port Arthur residents, if qualified. We also offer student loans.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Program Courses are scheduled on Monday through Friday, 5:30pm to 9:30pm
- Experienced, helpful instructors
- Small class size means more one-on-one interaction
- Great earning potential
- Local jobs available NOW!
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- 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 and school buses.
- Basic knowledge and driving skills to pass the Texas Commercial Driver's License B exam.
- Rules of the road and smart driving strategies.
- How to connect with companies that are hiring truck drivers.
HOW YOU'LL LEARN
- We provide a diverse mix of classroom and videos, discussion sessions, driving demos and -- most important -- on the road, hands-on driving experiences.
- You’ll train on vehicles used in the field.
PREREQUISITES
- 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.
TRUCKING INDUSTRY FACTS
- Great earning potential - salaries start at around $40,000 per year.
- High demand - there's a regional shortage of drivers that will continue for years to come.
