YOUR ENTRY LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING CONNECTIONWE SPECIALIZE IN DRASTICALLY REDUCING YOUR TRAINING TIME. OUR TRAINERS ARE EXPERTS AT TEACHING THE NEW ENTRY-LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING STANDARDS INCLUDING ELDT THEORY, PRE-TRIP INSPECTION, BACKING MANUEVERS, AND THE CDL ROAD TEST IN TRUCKS SET UP TO HELP YOU TRAIN EFFICIENTLY AND PASS!
WELCOME TO CDL CONNECTIONWE TRAIN DRIVERS. OUR TRAINERS ARE EXPERTS AT TEACHING THE NEW ELDT (ENTRY-LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING) REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TEXAS CDL. IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR OPTIONS AND THE BEST WAY TO GET YOUR CDL WE CAN HELP YOU >> GET CONNECTED!
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YOUR ENTRY LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING CONNECTIONWE SPECIALIZE IN DRASTICALLY REDUCING YOUR TRAINING TIME. OUR TRAINERS ARE EXPERTS AT TEACHING THE NEW ENTRY-LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING STANDARDS INCLUDING ELDT THEORY, PRE-TRIP INSPECTION, BACKING MANUEVERS, AND THE CDL ROAD TEST IN TRUCKS SET UP TO HELP YOU TRAIN EFFICIENTLY AND PASS!
WELCOME TO CDL CONNECTIONWE TRAIN DRIVERS. OUR TRAINERS ARE EXPERTS AT TEACHING THE NEW ELDT (ENTRY-LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING) REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TEXAS CDL. IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR OPTIONS AND THE BEST WAY TO GET YOUR CDL WE CAN HELP YOU >> GET CONNECTED!
CDL + ELDT Training
We train new drivers and even those with prior CDL driving experience to meet the new Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Standards.
ELDT Theory Courses
We Teach All 3 Learning Paths for the ELDT Theory Curriculum Online: Class A, Class B, and Upgrade — Get Started Today!
ELDT Driving Courses
Our Experienced Instructors Are Experts At Teaching The ELDT Behind-The-Wheel Driving for Class A, Class B, and Upgrades
CDL Truck Rentals + More
We Rent CDL Trucks For Road Tests — We Can Help With Restriction Removals — Say Goodbye To CDL Restrictions For Good!
WELCOME TO THE CDL CONNECTION
CDL TEST TRUCK RENTALS TEXAS
BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS WITH OUR HANDS-ON ELDT BEHIND-THE-WHEEL TRAINING
OUR TRUCKS AND TRAILERS ARE THE IDEAL SET-UP FOR PRECISION, ELDT AND CDL TRAINING
AND OUR TRAINERS ARE EXPERTS AT HELPING YOU LEARN PRE-TRIP INSPECTIONS AND BACKING
95% OF OUR INITIAL CDL APPLICANTS AND DRIVERS PASS THEIR ROAD TEST – THE FIRST TIME!
WE OFFER CDL TRUCK RENTALS, ENTRY-LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING, ELDT THEORY AND ELDT BEHIND-
THE-WHEEL (BTW) TRAINING FOR CLASS-A, CLASS-B, AND ELDT UPGRADES — INCLUDING YOUR CDL
ROAD TEST IN CLASS-A AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION [OR] CLASS-A STANDARD (MANUAL) TRANSMISSION,
CLASS-B AUTOMATIC [OR] CLASS-B STANDARD TRANSMISSION TEST TRUCKS, RESTRICTION REMOVALS,
DRIVING PRACTICE, STRAIGHT-LINE BACKING, OFFSET BACKING, AND PARALLEL PARKING MANEUVERS
FOR ALL CDL + ELDT HOPEFULS SERVING ALL OF TEXAS — THE ONLY CDL TEST TRUCKS YOU SHOULD USE!
Our CDL Rental Trucks
Our CDL Rental Trucks have helped people from all over the State of Texas to get their CDL. We provide one-on-one training in our specially equipped CDL Test Trucks for the Texas Class A and B CDL Road Test. We will help you pass your CDL Driving Test at an extremely low cost. Our instructors are Highly-trained and Licensed Professional Drivers. We have been giving Texas CDL Road Test instruction for over 20 years. Renting a cdl test truck from The CDL Connection, is much faster and lower cost than all of the over priced over rated Truck Driver Training Schools. Rent a CDL Truck from us, and use our written test questions and answers to assist you with your written tests. We do not charge you for the written test help as long as you are signed up to rent our trucks.
GUARANTEED TO PASS YOUR CDL TEST when you follow all of our instructions
FASTER DRIVE TIMES IN DALLAS, TEXAS
HIGHER WAGES BETTER JOB CHOICES MORE VERSATILITY
HAVING A CLASS-A LICENSE HAS MANY BENEFITS
With a Class-A License you can
- Get higher wages
- Get your choice of jobs
- Be more versatile
THINGS TO BE AWARE OF WHEN RENTING A TRUCK
- Don’t pay more than a small down payment up front
- Don’t sign contracts
- Make sure there are no additional charges
- Make sure there are not more than Two people training in The truck during training time
- The quality of our training is outstanding
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1: DOT Physical Exam
Obtain a Medical Certificate from a licensed DOT Examiner (unless exempted) or visit one these 2 pages to find a provider close to you — Dallas Metro Area or Fort Worth Metro Area — DOT Examiners
Step 2: Study For CDL Tests
Download the Texas CDL Manual (Texas CMV Driver’s Handbook) OR (Manual CDL en Español) and study specified sections. Read and review each section thoroughly to pass all your written exams on the first attempt.
Step 3: Apply For CDL Permit (CLP)
Go to your local DPS office. Apply for a CDL Permit
To start the CDL application process, gather the required documents and take them to your local DPS office:
- Valid driver’s license (1)
- Birth certificate (2)
- Social Security card (3)
- 2 proofs of residency – forms such as utility and phone bills, bank statements, mortgage/rent/extended stay receipts (4)
- DOT physical exam results (medical certificate) (5)
At the DPS, you will complete the CDL application, fill out paperwork, and take the required knowledge exams for a Texas Commercial Driver License:
- Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) *Special Requirements* Test (Class A/B)
- General Knowledge Test (Class A/B)
- Combination Vehicles Test (Class A – for Class A license applicants only)
- Air Brakes Endorsement Test (* Required for testing in our trucks * – Class A/B)
Study the CDL manual thoroughly to pass your exams on the first try. Focus extra time on the general knowledge, air brakes, and (for Class A) combination vehicle sections
Step 4: Complete ELDT Training
New CDL applicants must complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) before taking the CDL driving test. Our easy to understand ELDT curriculum has two distinct parts:
ELDT Theory (Online Course)
- 12.5 hours of online, self-paced theory instruction – learn the basics at your own pace
- Covers safety, regulations, rules of the road, vehicle inspection, and more
- Access our training portal using login credentials that we provide
- Cost: $300
ELDT Behind-the-Wheel (Driving Range Course)
- 2 full days of hands-on driving, practice, and training for the maneuvers
- Instruction on vehicle inspection, backing maneuvers, parallel parking, and public roads
- We will schedule your road test for the 3rd day (with instructor sign-off)
- Cost: $1500 (automatic), $1500 (standard), includes use of our truck for your road test
Study and Review the following 3 sections of the Texas CDL Handbook BEFORE taking your initial CDL driving test
- Section 11 — Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection (Pages 141 — 151)
- Section 12 — Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test (152 — 157)
- Section 13 — On-road Driving Test (158 — 161)
Alternate Step: CDL Road Test Prep – Get Road Test Ready!
If you are ELDT [EXEMPT] or you have completed ELDT training elsewhere, you’ll love our Ultimate Road Test Prep
Our Road-Test-Ready training starts with a deep dive into the pre-trip inspection where you’ll learn all the right things to say in the proper order. Next you will get extra practice on backing maneuvers while learning advanced techniques to help you pass the CDL Road Test:
- 3-4 hours of personalized training
- Focuses on all skills tested during the DPS road test
- Covers pre-trip inspection, all backing/parking maneuvers, basic vehicle control, and developing safe driving habits on public roads
- Gets you fully prepared to pass the pre-trip inspection, maneuvers, and driving test
- Cost: $750 (automatic), $1000 (standard), includes use of our truck for your road test
Next Steps: Well Done! Stay Connected After Passing
Once you have your CDL you should continue to learn and maintain your license:
In the fast-evolving world of trucking the only way to stay ahead and future-proof your career is to keep learning and growing, both personally and professionally:
- Apply for entry-level and high paying truck driving jobs (local, regional, and over-the-road/OTR)
- Review and follow the regulations for your CDL license and class
- Complete any additional endorsements needed
- Maintain your logs and stay compliant on the road
- Upgrade your license as your experience grows
- Stay in touch – We’d love to hear how you’re doing!
- E-Restriction Removals: $500 (normal price), $350 (discounted price for students returning within 1 year)
OUR CUSTOMERS
We have a reputation for providing our loyal clients all that they need in order to be successful for their road test and CDL qualification. Below you’ll find some resources that will help you on your way towards your new career.
OUR CUSTOMERS
We have a reputation for providing our loyal clients all that they need in order to be successful for their road test and CDL qualification. Below you’ll find some resources that will help you on your way towards your new career.
SERVING ALL OF TEXAS IN DALLAS
Plano, Rockwall, Carrollton, Dallas, Garland, Irving, Greenville, Sherman, Bonham, Denton, Ft Worth, Frisco, Princeton, Farmersville, Farmers Branch, Richardson, Allen, Addison, Rowlett, Ennis, Forney, Waxahachie, Midlothia, Lewisville, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Red Oak, Prosper, Little Elm, Grapevine, Flower Mound, Austin, Houstin, San Antonio, Canton, Waco, Odessa, Midland, Wichita Falls
LATEST TESTIMONIALS
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “CDL Connection helped me prepare for my test. I passed on the first try. Instructors give you one on one training. I highly recommend them if you want your CDL.”Lakeshia Jenkins1 review (11 months ago) 8 contributions
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “First off, I want to thank Debbie for helping me with scheduling & making the process simple as possible. I want to thank Lenny for making the pre-trip video easy to study & I want to thank Jeff for being a wonderful instructor he made sure I got my pre-trip down & my backing on point! CDL connection is the way to go! 10/10 recommend these guys!”
Nev Hal 1 review (7 months ago) 3 contributions
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “If you want to get your cdl on the first try this is the place. The instructors are great and the information you receive in the course is exactly what you need. Would recommend to anyone.”
Chris Swann1 review (9 months ago) 4 contributions
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “Greg and Walt are professional and friendly with their instructions. The video about pre-trip inspection helped me a lot to pass this phase and Debbie from the office is really good with appointment scheduling and is very patient.”
A. Alencar 1 review (2 years ago) | Local Guide – 354 contributions
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “If you’re looking to get or CDL or get an automatic restriction removed, I highly recommend this company. They have the knowledge and skills to get your License or restriction removed! Great group of guys, highly recommend. And they have the best prices in the metroplex!!”
James Grusendorf 1 review (2 weeks ago) | Local Guide · Level 4 – 20 contributions
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “This place is definitely the place you want to go! Lenny and Gregg did an amazing job! Great, great people. Today 10/06/23 – just got my CDL Class A. They also had the appointments pretty fast… definitely CDL Connection is your place to go!”
ab detailingpro 1 review (a week ago) | Local Guide · Level 3 – 7 contributions
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — “I went to get trained on a manual transmission. Lenny was phenomenal. He was knowledgeable, patient, kind, & supportive. Mrs. Debbie was attentive, thoughtful, kind, prompt, & knowledgeable. CDL Connection is affordable. I would highly RECMEND CDL Connection 🙏😉🙏🙌🙏💜🎉💯”
Lovely Ladies Logistics 1 review (3 months ago) 5 contributions
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