Profile For Bradlee D.

TEXAS CLP (LEARNER'S PERMIT INFORMATION)

I looked all over the internet, including the DPS website, forums, schooling websites, etc. Trying to find what information I need to know to obtain the CDL learner permit (known as the CLP) and came up short handed. So I ended up calling the DPS office and after about 30 minutes of holding I got some answers and wanted to share with anyone who is looking for this information and comes across this post (as I did).

The lady I spoke with at the DPS HQ in Austin said the ONLY test you have to take to get your CLP is a test on the Class A and Class B rules. The test is 20 questions long and are allowed to miss 6 of them. After that and having all your necessary documents, (applications, DOT form, etc.) you will be issued the permit.

HOWEVER, after speaking with the recruiter at Millis Transfer (who I will be going to school with and working for), THEY require you to also have taken and passed the Air Brakes and Combination Vehicles tests. Which I see appearing in the High Road Training Program. One of the questions the programs asks are what tests are need to be taken to drive a Class A or B Vehicle (I probably paraphrased a little). So, not sure if I was misinformed by the DPS official or if just simply a CLP doesn't put you behind any commercial vehicle as I understood it. While I have not actually been to my local DPS office yet to take these test and obtain my CLP, I wanted to share what information I had with viewers, as I could not find any specifically for Texas. I will be going this week and if anything changes or I found out new information I will be sure to post here!

Thanks for reading, I hope to be learning and growing with you all as my trucking career begins!