Admissions -CDL Certificates

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ABC Truck Driving School does not deny admission or discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, religion, national origin verteran's status, disability or sexual orientation.  In addition, the institution complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and all civil rights laws for the State in which the campus is located.

Applicants for the ABC Professional Truck Driver Program must meet the following admission criteria* as set by the Texas Department of Public Safety for obtaining a commercial driver license(CDL):

• Must be at least 18 years of age for an intrastate CDL for 21 years of age for an interstate CDL(see explanation below); 
• Must present a valid Texas driver license, unrestricted of any outstanding tickets or warrants:
• Provide original social security card or proof of ability to work legally in the United States;
• Must be able to read and speak the English language adequately enough to pass the mandatory demonstration of a pre-trip vehicle 
• inspection and on-road driving segments of the DPS CDL skills test;
• Must be able to meet the Texas Department of Public Safety Residency Requirements;
• Must possess a high school diploma GED or meet the Ability-to-Benefit requirements set forth as follows in this catalog;
• Student  must complete the Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examinations.

(*Texas Department of Public Safety criteria and requirements are subject to change without notice.  Applicants must be ready to meet any new criteria and/or requirements.)