CDL Prep Class B to Class A
Trucking is a high-demand industry that offers rock-solid wages and job security. Lamar State College - Port Arthur's CDL Prep Class B to Class A training course can get you up to speed and on the road in under 5 weeks.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- 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! No simulators! 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 in three endorsement areas (Hazmat, Passenger Vehicles & School Buses).
- 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.
- Must have current CLP A (Commercial Learner's Permit A).
- Must have current CDL B (Commercial Driver's License B).
- 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.
