Smart CDL Academy is proud to be an officially authorized Third Party Skills Test Provider (TPST #0221) for the Texas Department of Public Safety. This elite certification means we are a state-certified CDL Skills Test Center, entrusted by Texas to administer the complete, official exam right here at our Irving campus. This is our commitment to providing you with the fastest and most convenient path to your new career.
This is our commitment to providing you with the fastest, most convenient, and least stressful path to your new career.
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Choosing a certified testing center is one of the smartest decisions you can make. Here are the direct benefits for you as a student:
Avoid the weeks of waiting for a test appointment at a crowded DPS office. You can schedule your official exam right here, often just days after finishing your training.
Take your exam in the same familiar training yard where you mastered your skills. There are no surprises and far less anxiety.
You will test in the exact same modern truck you spent weeks training in, giving you a massive confidence boost.
The entire process, from your first day of CDL training to your final licensing exam, happens right here.
Being a TPST is a responsibility we take very seriously. Our program is built on a foundation of integrity and adherence to the exact standards set by the Texas DPS.
Our examiners have undergone official DPS training and certification to ensure they administer the test to the exact same standards as a state trooper.
The skills test—Pre-Trip Inspection, Basic Control Skills, and On-Road Driving—is the exact same official test you would take at any DPS facility.
Once you pass, we submit your results directly and electronically to the Texas DPS, making you eligible to be issued your official Commercial Driver's License.
Don't let a long wait for a test date slow down your career. Choose the school that can take you all the way from student to licensed professional, faster.