Earning Your Commercial Driver’s License in the State of Texas
- Age
- You Must Be 18 Years of Age in Order to Drive A Commercial Truck in The State of Texas (intrastate), While Those Who Are Interested in Driving Out of State (interstate) Must Be 21 Years of Age. The 21 Years of Age Also Applies to Transporting Passengers, Commercially, in the State of Texas
- To Acquire Your CLP and Move on to Obtaining a CDL, You Must Hold a Valid State of Texas Class D Driver’s License (Also Known as a “Base” license)
- License Must Be in Good Standing, It Cannot Be Revoked or Suspended and Must Be Valid the Entire Time You Hold A Commercial Permit
- Study for Your State of Texas Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP)
- We Recommend Using the CDL Manual Provided by The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- The Manual Can Be Found Here: CDL Manual - Use for CLP Studying
- Texas Provides a CDL Study Guide
- Texas CDL Study Guide Found Here: CDL Study Guide
- We Recommend Using the CDL Manual Provided by The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- Apply for Your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP)
- Complete the State of Texas’ Commercial Learner’s Permit Application
- You Will Need to Confirm Your Identity
- Provide Proof of Identity, One Proof of Legal Presence, Two Proofs of Texas Residency, And Proof Of Your Social Security Number
- Complete the State of Texas’ Commercial Learner’s Permit Application
- Medical Standards
- Texas Provides Information on Medical Requirements
- You Can Learn More About the CDL Medical Standards Here: Texas CDL Medical Standards
- Texas Provides Information on Medical Requirements