Prepare for your commercial driver's license at Smart CDL Academy in Irving, Texas. Our Class A and Class B ELDT programs meet applicable federal Entry-Level Driver Training requirements. Contact our admissions team to discuss scheduling, enrollment, payment information, and employment assistance.
Smart CDL Academy is listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry for Class A, Class B, Passenger, and School Bus training. Learn about ELDT →
Smart CDL Academy is approved by the Texas Department of Public Safety as a Third-Party Skills Testing provider (TPST #0221). Eligible applicants may complete CDL skills testing at our Irving facility, subject to applicable requirements and scheduling. Details →
Day sessions are standard; evening and weekend sessions are available by arrangement.
Contact our admissions team for current enrollment and payment information.
Employment assistance is available. Employment is not guaranteed.
Training includes classroom instruction, practical driving preparation, and test preparation.
Class A and Class B training includes classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel practice, pre-trip inspection preparation, and CDL skills test preparation, consistent with applicable FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements. Refresher and endorsement training content varies by program.
Day sessions are standard; evening and weekend sessions are available by arrangement.
The Class A CDL authorizes you to operate tractor-trailers and combination vehicles. Class A holders qualify for OTR, regional, and local routes.
Contact our admissions team for current enrollment and payment information.
Explore the Class A CDL Program
Class B roles may include local delivery, transit, construction, and municipal-service driving.
Evening and weekend sessions available by arrangement.
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Designed for licensed CDL holders returning to the workforce after 12 months or longer, this course delivers targeted behind-the-wheel instruction to sharpen your skills on modern equipment and bring you current with today's DOT regulations.
Practical, targeted instruction built around your existing experience — not a beginner's program
Discover the CDL Refresher CourseAlready have your CDL — or about to earn one? CDL endorsements are add-on certifications that expand what you're legally qualified to drive or haul. CDL endorsements may qualify drivers for additional vehicle or cargo categories, depending on the endorsement. Smart CDL Academy offers CDL endorsement training at our Irving campus. Passenger and School Bus endorsements — regular offerings. HazMat, Tanker, Doubles/Triples, and Combination — available by request.
Qualify to transport hazardous materials. Requires TSA background check and written exam.
Tanker endorsement training is available by request.
Passenger endorsement training supports preparation for transporting 16 or more passengers. Career paths include transit, charter, and shuttle services.
School Bus endorsement training supports preparation for school bus operation, subject to applicable requirements.
Pull double or triple trailers legally — increases route eligibility for qualified Class A holders.
Combines HazMat + Tanker qualifications for specialized driving opportunities.
Endorsements are optional add-ons to your existing CDL — not prerequisites for new students.
When you're comparing commercial driving programs, the details matter. Here's what sets Smart CDL Academy apart from other schools in the region.
Smart CDL Academy is approved by the Texas Department of Public Safety as a Third-Party Skills Testing provider (TPST #0221). Eligible applicants may complete CDL skills testing at our Irving facility, subject to applicable requirements and scheduling.
Class A and Class B training combines classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel practice, and CDL skills-test preparation.
Day sessions are standard; evening and weekend sessions are available by arrangement.
Contact Smart CDL Academy for current enrollment and payment information.
Employment assistance is available. Employment is not guaranteed.
Getting started at Smart CDL Academy begins with reviewing requirements, obtaining your CLP, and enrolling in training. Earning a CDL also requires completing applicable training and passing the required knowledge and skills tests.
Confirm eligibility, including a valid driver's license and applicable medical requirements. Review the full CDL requirements before you enroll.
Obtain your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) after passing the required knowledge testing. A CLP allows supervised practice in a commercial vehicle before the CDL skills test.
Choose your program and contact our admissions team to discuss current start dates, scheduling, enrollment, and payment information.
Our Irving, TX campus is centrally located in the DFW Metroplex, a major freight and transportation hub in North Texas.
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Not sure which program is right for you? Contact our admissions team to discuss program options, scheduling, enrollment, and payment information.
Contact our admissions team at 972-989-6450 for current enrollment and payment information.
Day sessions are our standard schedule. Evening and weekend sessions: available by arrangement — for working adults who need to balance training with current work or family. Contact admissions for next available start dates.
Program duration depends on the program and schedule selected. Call 972-989-6450 to discuss the best option for your goals.
Class A authorizes operation of combination vehicles, including tractor-trailers. Class B authorizes operation of qualifying single vehicles, including straight trucks and buses. Both programs are available at our Irving campus.
Yes. Passenger and School Bus endorsements — regular offerings. HazMat, Tanker, Doubles/Triples, and Combination — available by request. See our CDL endorsement programs page for details.
Smart CDL Academy provides Class A and Class B CDL training at its Irving facility.
Smart CDL Academy is located at 7700 Esters Blvd, Irving, TX 75063. Evening and weekend sessions: Available by arrangement. Smart CDL Academy provides employment assistance. Employment is not guaranteed. Contact our admissions team today.
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