Commercial Drivers License Class B (Jasper)
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 less than 6 weeks.
Funding assistance is available for those who qualify through the Jasper Economic Development Corporation for Jasper residents. We also offer student loans.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Program Courses are scheduled on Monday through Friday from 1:00pm to 9:00pm
- 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.
