CDL 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 less than 6 weeks.
Funding assistance available through the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation for Port Arthur residents, if qualified. We also offer student loans.
CLASS TIME: Monday through Friday from 5:30pm - 9:30pm
TUITION: $2,880
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Experienced, helpful instructors
- Small class size means more one-on-one interaction
- We provide a diverse mix of classroom and videos, discussion sessions, driving demos and — most important — on the road, hands-on driving experiences.
- 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 to school buses and an 18-wheeler.
- Basic knowledge and driving skills to pass the Texas Commercial Driver's License exam.
- Rules of the road and smart driving strategies.
- How to connect with companies that are hiring truck drivers.
- Local jobs available NOW!
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.
JOB INFORMATION
Overview
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.