Class B CDL License in Texas – Start Your Trucking Career
If you’re looking for a fast-track into commercial driving without the need for hauling trailers, a Class B CDL license is a smart and efficient choice.
Smart CDL Academy offers streamlined Class B CDL training tailored for students who want to drive commercial vehicles like box trucks, dump trucks, and school buses — with fewer licensing requirements than a Class A.
What is a Class B CDL?
A Class B Commercial Driver’s License allows you to drive any single vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 lbs. or more, or a vehicle towing another vehicle under 10,000 lbs.
Examples of Class B vehicles:
Delivery trucks (Amazon, UPS, FedEx)
Dump trucks
School buses and transit buses
Utility vehicles
Cement mixers
A Class B license is ideal for local and regional driving jobs, often with more regular hours and home time.
Texas Requirements for a Class B CDL
To apply for your Class B license in Texas, you must:
Be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate)
Have a valid Texas driver’s license
Submit to a DOT medical exam and drug test
Obtain your CLP (Commercial Learner’s Permit)
Complete FMCSA ELDT training
Pass the skills test in a Class B vehicle
Top-Rated Training + Job Placement Support
Smart CDL Academy’s Class B CDL Program
Our Class B training is comprehensive, efficient, and designed for fast career entry:
✅ ELDT-Compliant Curriculum
✅ In-Class & Behind-the-Wheel Instruction
✅ Pre-Trip & Road Test Prep
✅ Specialized Bus/Dump Truck Training (if needed)
✅ Endorsement Add-Ons (Passenger, School Bus, etc.)
We focus on small class sizes and real-world driving practice, so you’re test-ready and road-ready.
Class B Career Opportunities
A Class B CDL opens the door to a variety of local and mid-range driving careers:
Bus driver (school, charter, transit)
Dump truck operator
Delivery driver (retail, logistics)
Utility and service truck driver
Waste management driver
Many of these roles come with steady schedules, benefits, and room for advancement.
Ready to Start Your CDL Career?
Contact our admissions team today at 972-989-6450 to schedule your program consultation. Discover how Smart CDL Academy can help you launch a rewarding career in the transportation industry with industry-leading training and support.