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HoustonCDL training

Looking at Houston freight or container work? Match your CDL plan to the tractor and trailer you expect to drive.

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Illustrated Houston landmarks: The Houston Ship Channel and downtown skyline — Houston· The Houston Ship Channel and downtown skyline

Illustrated white tractor-trailer, box truck and passenger bus beside a yellow school bus — Houston· The Houston Ship Channel and downtown skyline

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Trucks & buses

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For Houston drivers

Before you choose a container-hauling job

Port Houston operates container terminals, but the equipment, access credentials and hiring requirements come from the specific operator. Ask the carrier what transmission and endorsements it requires. Use that information to choose your test vehicle and discuss prior tractor-trailer experience.

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Where each step happens

Online theoryELDT Theory Now →

Vehicle timeGet Your CDL Quick in Royse City

Skills testAt the DPS location on your appointment notice

ELDT & vehicle services

Theory, practice and test-day rental.

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Online ELDT theory

ELDT Theory Now is a separate online theory provider. Select the course for your license class or endorsement.

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Range, road & rentals

Ask Get Your CDL Quick about self-directed familiarization and DPS test-vehicle rental. Complimentary ELDT behind-the-wheel range and road is available with qualifying purchases when eligibility requirements are met. Completion requires demonstrated proficiency.

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