South Texas Vocational Technical Institute

CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer

Arlington Campus
Certificate
CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) as a branch campus of Miller-Motte College - Chattanooga, and is approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges.
160 clock hours over approximately 1-2 months.
$5,000
Certificate awarded on completion.
The catalog prints no separate fees for this program.
Offered at Arlington, Corpus Christi and San Antonio.

CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer is a Certificate program offered by South Texas Vocational Technical Institute in Arlington, TX. The program takes 1-2 months to complete, with a total tuition of $5,000.

Program Overview

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute’s CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer program helps prepare you to pursue a career in commercial driving and transportation. This program provides instruction on the skills to be a driver and member of the team and fulfill Texas CDL requirements. Our CDL Training program emphasizes hands-on learning and road safety. STVT is proud to offer a CDL Training Program in South Texas. Our CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer program is available at our Arlington , Brownsville , McAllen , San Antonio and Corpus Christi campuses.

*Graduates of the CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer program must obtain a Commercial Driver License to be employed in the field. South Texas Vocational Technical Institute does not guarantee third-party certifications. Certification requirements for taking and passing certification examinations are not controlled by South Texas Vocational Technical Institute but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agencies without notice to South Texas Vocational Technical Institute. Therefore, South Texas Vocational Technical Institute cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take certification examinations, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment. Applicants must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports, as required by 49 CFR § 391.11(b)(2).

Practice shifting lanes, night driving, alley docking, pull up, straight line backing, and more.

Discover how to safely load and unload rigs, fuel your vehicle, rest break requirements, and more.

Commercial Truck Driving is regulated by both the U.S Department of Transportation and the state.

With a Class A CDL, drivers can operate straight trucks and combination vehicles weighing more than 26,001 pounds. They often transport goods, materials, and heavy loads across the country.

Application Process

  1. 1
    Submit Application
    Complete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
  2. 2
    Submit Transcripts
    Provide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
  3. 3
    Financial Aid
    Complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.
    Complete FAFSA Application
  4. 4
    Enrollment
    Once accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.

Curriculum

Learn what to look for when checking the safety and condition of a vehicle before hitting the road, in between deliveries, and after drop-offs are complete.

Learn how to complete, submit, and follow up on an inspection report in a timely manner to streamline future repairs and minimize the risk of accidents.

School Information

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
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Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information

Total Program Tuition
≈ $5,000

Tuition is $5,000.00. Total program charges are $5,000.00.

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CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer