Professional Driving Academy

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About the program

The Professional Driving Academy is offered at six campuses at Texas State Technical College. Our classrooms and labs are interactive and have a real-world setting. We offer you the training, knowledge and hands-on skills to prepare you for commercial truck driving in the transportation industry. Our instructors are dedicated to providing students the necessary hands-on experience and technical know-how needed to succeed. This program includes classroom, driving and technical instruction that focuses on preparing individuals to operate a truck and applicable equipment in the transportation industry.

Harlingen location offers the evening classes.

Information For Professional Bus Driver Training

The Bus Driving Program is currently offered once per month on our Harlingen campus. Program length: 3 weeks (120 hours). Schedule: M-F 8 am-5 pm. Tuition $2,500.

Please contact Linda Cavazos for inquiries at 956-364-4553.

Class type

In-person

Type

continue

Industry

Transportation

Campus

Abilene Brownwood Fort Bend County Harlingen Marshall Sweetwater

Length

160 Hours

ESTIMATED COST

$4500

contact

For more information, please contact:

Abilene, Brownwood & Sweetwater

Fort Bend County

Harlingen

Marshall

Upcoming dates

12 Sep

Vocational Nursing Open House

17 Sep

Official Census Date for 15 Week Session

CDL Classes are offered Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm (160 Hours)
Evening Courses are offered Monday-Friday 5:30 pm-9:30 pm (Must have 5 students or more to open up the section) (160 Hours)

The Professional Driving Academy consists of the following courses:

Professional Driving Academy I (CVOP 1013)

TSTC is currently taking applications for the Professional Driving Academy. Prospective students will need to turn in the packet and requirement 5 days before a class begins. Please call the office for the next available dates

Prerequisites

Pass a DOT Physical and Drug Test
Hold a current Class C driver’s license without warrants or pending criminal charges
Be at least 18 years of age. Please note that students under the age of 21 cannot drive outside the State of Texas are not eligible for the Hazardous Materials Endorsement.
Provide a Driving Record (Will be in application package how to obtain it).

Admission Requirements

Possess a valid drivers license
Be at least 18 years of age
Copy of drug screen
Provide Medical Examination Report Certificate
Payment for the course
Provide driving record
Attend mandatory pre-course

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