This program is your direct path to a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a stable, well-paying career that gets you home every single day. Whether you're making a career change or looking for a more local role, our Class B CDL training gives you the skills and confidence to launch a commercial driving career — with flexible day, evening, and weekend class options that fit your life.
A Class B license is perfect for individuals who want a rewarding local driving career without the long-haul lifestyle. It authorizes you to operate a single-unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 26,001 lbs. or more. Our graduates are highly sought after for local positions operating:
Become a key player in the DFW area's booming construction industry. Dump trucks and concrete mixers are essential to every major project.
Be the backbone of local commerce, handling last-mile delivery for businesses and residences across DFW on straight truck routes.
Transport passengers safely as a bus driver for transit agencies like DART or charter services. A Passenger endorsement opens additional routes.
Secure essential, recession-proof municipal service and commercial jobs with consistent schedules.
Local Class B roles offer consistent schedules, competitive pay averaging $45K–$65K, and stable employment in the transportation industry. The DFW area's ongoing driver shortage means qualified Class B holders find work quickly after graduation.
Our curriculum is 100% compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations. We provide a comprehensive blend of classroom instruction and extensive, hands-on driving practice.
We have streamlined the entire process to get you from student to professional driver efficiently.
Ensure you meet all the necessary qualifications — including a valid Texas driver's license, a DOT physical examination, and a clean driving record. Review the official Texas CDL requirements.
We provide study materials and guidance to help you pass the written tests for your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP). This is your first official step toward your Class B license.
Complete our ELDT-compliant Class B training in as little as 3–4 weeks at our Irving, TX campus. Day, evening, and weekend class schedules available — train without quitting your current job.
We prepare you thoroughly for all three parts of the Class B CDL skills test: the pre-trip inspection, basic control skills, and the on-road driving test. As an authorized Texas DPS Third Party Skills Testing center (TPST #0221), you take your exam right here at our campus, in the same vehicle you trained in.
When you train with us, you get more than just a class. You get a complete system designed for your success.
This is your fastest path to a new career. As an authorized Texas DPS Third Party Skills Test Provider (TPST #0221), we give you a major advantage. You'll skip the long DPS wait times and take your official Class B skills exam right here at our Irving campus, in the truck you trained in. Learn more about our official test center →
No need to quit your current job to earn your Class B CDL. We offer day, evening, and weekend class schedules designed for working adults. Train on your timeline — then go home every night once you're licensed.
Class B CDL training is an investment in a stable $45K–$65K local career. We offer flexible payment plans so cost doesn't stand between you and your license — ask our admissions team for details.
Our career services team has deep connections with DFW-area employers — construction firms, local delivery companies, transit agencies like DART, and municipal service providers that are actively hiring Class B drivers. We don't just train you; we help you get a great local job.
Our instructors are seasoned professional drivers with real-world experience operating the same types of vehicles you'll drive in your career. Their expert guidance ensures you graduate with confidence and meet DOT standards on day one.
Our Irving, TX campus serves Class B CDL students from across the DFW Metroplex — find location-specific information for: Dallas · Fort Worth · Arlington · Plano · Garland · Grand Prairie
After earning your Class B CDL, endorsements are optional add-on certifications that expand what you can drive — and increase your earning potential with additional local career paths. The most popular endorsements for Class B holders are:
Transport 16+ passengers legally. Required for bus and charter careers. Transit agencies like DART actively seek Passenger-endorsed Class B drivers.
Required specifically for school bus operation — stable local work with family-friendly schedules.
Class B holders can also add a HazMat endorsement for higher pay in specialized local delivery roles.
Endorsements are optional add-ons after you earn your Class B — not required to enroll.
The biggest difference is the vehicle type. A Class A license is for combination vehicles (like a tractor-trailer) and offers the most job variety, including long-haul trucking. A Class B license is for large single vehicles and is primarily for local jobs — dump trucks, buses, delivery trucks, and more. Unlike Class A long-haul routes, Class B keeps you local and home every night.
Because it focuses on single-unit vehicles rather than combination rigs, our full-time Class B program can be completed in as little as 3–4 weeks. Day, evening, and weekend schedules are available so you can train at the pace that works for your life.
Absolutely. The constant construction, local delivery needs, and public transportation systems in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex create high, stable demand for qualified Class B drivers. The DFW area's ongoing driver shortage means qualified Class B holders find local work quickly after graduation.
ELDT stands for Entry-Level Driver Training — a federal standard mandated by the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration). Since February 2022, all first-time Class B CDL applicants must complete ELDT-compliant training from a provider listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. Smart CDL Academy is a registered ELDT provider, which means your training meets every federal requirement and your certification is recognized nationwide.
Yes. Smart CDL Academy is an authorized Texas DPS Third Party Skills Test Provider (TPST #0221). That means you take your official Class B CDL skills test — including the pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving — right here at our Irving campus in the same truck you trained in. No waiting for a DPS appointment, no unfamiliar test site.
Class B CDL holders in the DFW area typically earn between $45,000 and $65,000 per year driving local routes — and you are home every night. Drivers who add Passenger or School Bus endorsements can access additional career paths with transit agencies and school districts, further expanding their earning potential.
Yes. We offer financing and flexible payment plans for our Class B CDL training program. Class B training is an investment in a stable local career, and we work with you to make it affordable. Contact our admissions team at 972-989-6450 for details.
We offer day, evening, and weekend class schedules for our Class B CDL program. Most of our students are working adults, so our flexible scheduling lets you train without quitting your current job. Train on your timeline — then go home every night once you are licensed.
With flexible day, evening, and weekend class options, a fast-track program you can complete in as little as 3–4 weeks, and financing available, there has never been a better time to earn your Class B CDL and start a stable local driving career in DFW. Contact our admissions team today — limited class sizes mean seats fill quickly.
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