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We cover CLP, ELDT, Pre-trip, Backing, and Road skills. In other words- everything!Way to Go!CDL Class A training at H & H XPRESS CDL School covers a range of topics, including CLP preparation, vehicle inspection, backing and parking, driving on highways, and safety regulations. Our comprehensive program ensures you are well-prepared for a successful career in trucking. We cover every step in the CDL process.
Yes, you need to pass a written knowledge test to obtain a CLP or Commercial Learner's Permit. The CLP Test is about 2 hours long. The DPS test fee is $25. The CLP Exam in Texas covers 4 sections that must be passed with an 80% on each part:General KnowledgeSpecial Requirements for TexasCombinationBrakesWe prepare you for the CLP Test and we also administer the CLP Test in our classroom to make the process of getting your CDL smoother. Once you get your CLP, you can train at our yard site on our automatic transmission trucks and on our 53 ft trailers. Once you have trained a minimum of 14 days, you can be eligible, based only upon completion of hours and on the recommendation of your instuctor, for on site CDL testing. The CDL Test consists of 3 parts:Pre-trip InpsectionRange ManueversRoad TestingOur CDL test will take an average of 2 hours to complete. Once you pass the test we will schedule an appointment at the Dallas South Mega Center for you to get your CDL at DPS.
Job opportunities for CDL Class A drivers are abundant, with high demand for qualified drivers to transport goods nationwide. Graduates from H & H XPRESS CDL School benefit from our strong relationships with local trucking companies in the Southeast DFW metroplex, improving job placement prospects. Your new career is just around the corner! We are a Schneider-Preferred School and that means you would get your tuition fee paid back to you if you worked for them.The trucking industry has been recovering and we anticipate that soon it will be adding 1000s of jobs each year.
CDL drivers start out at around $60,000 per year and work their way up to $100,000 per year in usually one year or less. After that, many of them can make up to $200,000 per year or more! None of this is possible without a passion for safety.H & H XPRESS CDL School All Stars!As a CDL Class A driver, you easily make triple figures within your first year, depending on your experience, location, and the type of trucking job. Graduates from H & H XPRESS CDL School often secure high-paying positions thanks to our strong industry connections. Get ready to hit the road and start earning!
You just have to be 18 or over. H & H XPRESS CDL School All Star Graduate!Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to obtain a CDL Class A license, but you must be at least 21 years old to drive a commercial vehicle across state lines.H & H XPRESS CDL School welcomes students of all ages who meet these requirements. We also have 5 other requirements:Texas Drivers License Social Security CardBirth Certificate or Passport or GreencardGED or High School DiplomaDOT drug screen and DOT physical
We are eligible for the WIOA program unde the TWC and we also do have financing options if you prefer to use your credit to pay for all or part of our tuition. We also offer payment plans to help you manage your CDL training in a way tht will not stress out your family. It is up to you to find the right package that suits your situation. We definitely give you options. We're here to help you succeed!
With a CDL Class A license, you can drive a variety of commercial vehicles, including tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, tanker trucks, flatbed trucks, and livestock carriers. You can also drive any Class B straight trucks like dump trucks or concrete trucks. We do not do manual transmission at this time.The open road is yours! Class A is the universal CDL and allows you to have access to all the trucks and trailers in the business.
The average cost is around $6500. Our cost is about $2000 less than most CDL schools and this includes all exam fees, so all additional exams are at no cost at H & H XPRESS CDL School.H & H XPRESS CDL School All Stars!Come to a CDL School that costs $2000 less than most others while still offering the best quality training in the metroplex. Our instructors have been rated by students as the best in the Dallas area.
Yes! There are only a few schools in Dallas area that offer weekend CDL training, and H & H XPRESS CDL School Weekend Warrior Program lasts 6-7 weekends.H & H All StarCome join our Weekend Warrior Program and get your CDL in 6-7 weekends! We also offer on site testing on Sunday. This means you will not have to miss work to complete our weekend program.
H & H XPRESS CDL School offers automatic transmission training. We do not have manual trucks at our school.Many accidents have been attributed to manual transmissions, and it is our belief that they are a safety concern because they distract the driver from keeping two hands on the wheel at all times. All trucks and all cars made after 2024 are automatic transmission only. If driving a stick shift is something your job does require, there are options to obtain a restriction removal if that is something you need after completing our program, and the cost for that service is generally less than $600. But it is not something we do here at H & H XPRESS CDL School because all our trucks are automatic transmissions.
The only on-site testing available in Lancaster, TX is at H & H XPRESS CDL School, and we never charge extra for retesting for our students. Examiner and CEO of H & H XPRESS CDL SchoolTake advantage of our 98% pass rate! On site testing means in-class CLP exams as well as on-site CDL exams at our yard in Lancaster, TX. You will not need to test at the DPS because H & H XPRESS is a certified third party testing provider.
Our program takes an average of 3 weeks to complete, but sometimes it can take 4 weeks. We do not rush students and we do not slow them down. You will train at the pace that is appropriate for your ability, personality, family and work situation.H & H XPRESS CDL School located in Lancaster Texas offers Class A CDL training which can be completed in 3-4 weeks.
One of the advantages of a smaller school is getting more time behind the wheel. One day at H & H XPRESS training yard is the same as 2 or 3 days at a larger school.H & H All StarH & H XPRESS CDL School offers small class sizes, and so you really get a lot more time behind the wheel to become the best truck driver you can be.
H & H XPRESS CDL School offers safe backing instruction, including straight back, 45 degree offset, and parallel parking instruction.H & H All Star!We definitely cover 45 degree offset training as well as on the road coaching to make sure you are ready to start your trucking career. Our focus on pre-trip inspections is unmatched by any other CDL school because our instructors are overqualified when it comes to this subject. Our passion for safety puts us at a different level, with over 8 years in combat with the Army serving in Iraq, Aghanistan, and Korea. Our vast experience and certifications as master inspectors on all kinds of military equipment during combat situations allow us to take your safety inspections to a much higher level. By the time you complete this program, you will be on your way to becoming an expert inspector on your truck and trailer.
We offer hands on training at H & H XPRESS.Congratulations!H & H XPRESS CDL School in Lancaster, TX offers hands-on training as well as on-site testing in the Greater South Dallas area. Many of our students come from South Dallas, Lancaster, DeSoto, Duncanville, Cedar Hill, Mesquite, Forney, Garland, Grand Prairie, Arlington, Red Oak, Wxahachie, Ovilla, Hutchins, Wilmer, Ferris, Ennis, and surrounding areas.
H & H XPRESS is definitely veteran and woman friendly. Thank you Margaux for making it a special day!H & H XPRESS CDL School is possibly the only CDL school in Texas that is owned and operated by an Army War Veteran who is both female and hispanic, and that is why we believe we offer a great value because you can fit in with our school training culture of equal opportunity, dedication, and motivation. Women are welcome!
H & H XPRESS CDL School offers 160 hour Class A CDL training which includes:ELDTCLP training and on-site testingCDL skills training and on-site testing. We have included everything necessary to pass your CDL exam in this course. We do not cover hands on Coupling and Uncoupling because your company should teach you their preferred method, but we definitley do cover this training in the classroom in our combination examination preparation. It is important that you get the practical training to go along with our theory and knowledge instruction on this subject. Everything else in our 160 program is comprehensive and covers all the steps of truck driving from A to Z.
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