CDL Truck Driving
Train for your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Blinn College. Professional CDL drivers are in high demand nationwide, offering strong income potential, job stability, and the chance to see the open road while building a rewarding career. Blinn’s hands-on training prepares you to pass the Texas Department of Transportation CDL exam and launch your career in commercial driving.
What You’ll Learn
Our CDL training program includes two concurrent, non-credit courses (CVOP 1013: Professional Truck Driving I and CVOP 1040: Professional Truck Driving 2) that total 240 contact hours. You’ll develop the skills and knowledge to operate commercial vehicles safely and professionally.
Training includes:
- Pre-trip, on-the-road, and post-trip inspections
- Safe driving techniques
- Map reading and route planning
- Logbook and cargo documentation
- Dispatch procedures and emergency responsibilities
- Transportation agency rules and regulations
Program Details
- Course format: Two concurrent courses
- Total contact hours: 240
- Tuition: $2,943 per course
- Total cost: $5,886 (payable upon registration)
- Scholarships are available to reduce your out-of-pocket cost
Don’t Have Your Learner’s Permit Yet?
We offer an 8-week CDL Learner's Permit (CLP) Exam Preparation Course for just $935, designed to help you earn your permit before starting behind-the-wheel training.
How to Get Started
To enroll, you must already have your CDL Learner’s Permit. If you’re ready:
- Review the Pre-Class Requirements to ensure you’re fully prepared.
- Complete the CDL Truck Driving (Non-Credit) Application to register and make payment.
- After applying, the Reveille Commercial-Driver Training Academy (RCTA) will contact you for a pre-qualification interview.
Questions?
Call us at 979-830-4339 for help with registration, scholarship information, or upcoming class dates. We’re here to help you take the next step toward a successful driving career.
Meet Caden Freeman
“I want to be a truck driver because I really enjoy traveling and want to see the world,” Freeman said. “After I talked to the instructors at Blinn, I knew this was the right choice. They don’t want you to just pass the test. They want you to be safe on the road, be successful, get a good job, and have a good career.” For Caden Freeman, 18, driving is the ultimate freedom.
FAQs
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers earn a median salary of $54,320 per year. The Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metropolitan area ranks among the top areas in the nation in terms of number of people employed in this field.
If you do not yet have your CDL Learner's Permit, Blinn offers an 8-week CDL Learner's Permit (CLP) Exam Preparation Course for just $935.
CVOP 1013: Professional Truck Driving I and CVOP 1040: Professional Truck Driving 2 are $2,943 per course, payable upon registration. Scholarships are available to reduce your out-of-pocket cost.
Students are responsible for their own transportation to classes. The following links may help students coordinate their commute to Blinn College.
Parking and Transportation
www.blinn.edu/parking
Alternative Transportation
www.blinn.edu/parking/alternative.html
Handicap-Accessible Transportation
www.blinn.edu/disability/handicap-accessible-transportation.html