Requirements

The first step is to have a Texas driver license. You will need to provide proof of the following to apply for a commercial learner permit, so they are also requirements for our program.

 

- U.S. Citizenship or, if you are not a U.S. Citizen, evidence of lawful presence

- Identity, and

- Social Security Number (a CLP or a CDL cannot be issued if you do not have a Social Security Number)*

- Self-Certification Of Medical Status (you must certify to only one of the following forms: CDL-4, CDL-5, or CDL-10)

Medical Examiners Certificate (depending upon the type of self-certification of medical status you selected) *This can be done after you enter our program*

- Evidence of Texas Vehicle Registration** for each vehicle you own. Registration must be current. Visit Texas DMV vehicle registration for more information. (New Residents who are surrendering an out-of-state driver license only)

- Proof of Insurance** for each vehicle you own

- English proficiency: you must have a level of English proficiency to read, write, and speak to enable you to communicate with DPS staff, as well as pass proficiency evaluations issued by DPS' Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Troopers. OUR SCHOOL WILL NOT TEST YOUR ENGLISH PROFICIENCY. BY ENROLLING WITH US, YOU ARE SELF-CERTIFYING THAT YOU ARE PROFICIENT IN ENGLISH.

 

*You will need to provide your Social Security Number (SSN). It will be verified electronically with the U.S. government. If it cannot be verified, your driver license cannot be issued or renewed. Learn more about this process at our Social Security Number website.

 

**If you do not own a vehicle, you will sign a statement affirming this at the DPS office when you apply for your CLP.

 

If you meet all of the pre-requisites, the next step is to visit our campus, where you can choose to enroll if you are ready. Contact us to set up an appointment here.

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Tuition is $2700. This includes a $100 enrollment fee, which will get you started on your online theory training. The balance of $2600 must be paid prior to scheduling your first in-person class with us.