FAQ

1.

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What are the qualifications to enroll?

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• You must be at least 18 years old.
• Be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.
• You must be physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with Department of Transportation guidelines listed under 391.41 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Handbook.  Obtain a Department of Transportation long-form physical.
• Controlled substance testing with a negative result.
• Acquire a learner's permit from the Department of Public Safety.
• Successfully complete the TABE test.

2.

Q.

Will I have my CDL Class "A" license when I finish the class?

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Yes.  The last portion of the program is reserved for DPS testing.  This is when the Department of Public Safety issues your actual license.  The first time pass rate for the DPS testing of our students is 98%.

3.

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Do I have to take part 1 and 2 of the truck-driving course?

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Yes.  Both parts are required in order to meet the training standards.  You will not test at DPS until both are complete.

4.

Q.

How much is the course?

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The tuition for both part 1 and part 2 is $2,668.

You will also be required to have the following before beginning class: 

• Drug test $33, Physical $33
• Motor Vehicle Report $12
• CDL Permit $11
• License, CDL "A" $60
• Bumper-To-Bumpertextbook $48

All of these total $2,865

5.

Q.

Do you have night classes?

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We do not have nighttime only classes.  Our weekday classes are 6 weeks Monday-Friday.  The time is basically from 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.  For approximately two weeks class is from 4:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M.  This allows the student to develop skills needed to maneuver the tractor-trailer safely in the dark.

6.

Q.

Do you have weekend classes?

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Yes.  Weekend classes are Saturday and Sunday for 12 weeks.  Classes begin at 7:00 A.M. and end at 6:00 P.M.

7.

Q.

Do you have financial aid assistance?

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Yes.  Our Student Support Specialist will help you determine which source would best serve your needs.

8.

Q.

How often do classes start?

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Every month

9.

Q.

What kind of salary could I expect to make?

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First year over-the-road drivers can earn between $40,000-$44,000 their first year.

10.

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Who can I contact for additional information?

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Information Number:  281-765-7750

Assistant:  Patty Banda 281.765.7754

Program Manager:  Lorie Qualls 281.765.7751