Professional Truck Driver
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.
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Jobs available locally 18,065 |
Demand Locally +3 % |
Annual Wage Range $31,371 – $91,451 |
Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle.
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Jobs available locally 6,393 |
Demand Locally +3 % |
Annual Wage Range $24,998 – $89,397 |
Drive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell or deliver goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up or deliver items such as commercial laundry. May also take orders, collect payment, or stock merchandise at point of delivery.
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Jobs available locally 5,249 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $20,317 – $53,699 |
Program Level:
Continuing Education
Program Type:
Face-to-Face
Department:
Continuing Education
Institute:
Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics
College:
NLC, SPC
What is the Professional Truck Driver (CDL) program?
Your road to the future! Our CDL training programs are designed to teach individuals the necessary skills and knowledge to become professional truck drivers. Drive large commercial vehicles like trucks, buses, and other heavy vehicles.
We've teamed up with respected training vendors to ensure you receive cutting-edge instruction, from classroom learning to behind-the-wheel practice. Our flexible learning options include day, evening, and weekend training schedules to help you achieve your career goals on your terms. With our job placement support, you’ll have a head start in finding the right career opportunities once you’re certified.
Which program is for you?
| Class A CDL allows you to drive: Combination Vehicles (tractor-trailers, semi-trucks) Flatbed Trucks Tanker Trucks Double and Triple Trailers Refrigerated Trailers (reefer trucks) |
Class B CDL allows you to drive: Straight Trucks (like a box truck, dump truck, or delivery truck) Buses (school buses, city buses) Tanker Trucks (if the vehicle is not a combination) Large Delivery Trucks |
Additional Endorsements:
Passenger Endorsement (P) + (S) Allows you to drive vehicles with 16+ passengers, including school buses.
- Texas Class A Commercial Driver License 156-160 Contact Hours
- Texas Class B Commercial Driver License Endorsement (P) Passenger 80 Contact Hours
- Texas Class B Commercial Driver License Endorsement (P) Passenger + Endorsement (S) School Bus 96 Contact Hours
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
- 18–20-year-olds are allowed to drive intrastate until 21 years of age
- Valid Texas (C) Drivers’ license
- Registered students must pass a (DOT) Department of Transportation physical & drug screen
- 2 Valid proofs of residency
- (Utility bill, voter registration card, paystub, birth certificate, US passport)
- Proof of Social Security Card/International students - Passport
- No outstanding traffic violations
- Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to communicate effectively, understand road signs, complete paperwork, and meet DOT regulations.
Applying for a Commercial Learner Permit
In your first week of training, we will assist you with obtaining a Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) for at least 14 days. The purpose of this is to allow you an opportunity to obtain behind-the-wheel experience before taking your driving test. You will need to apply for a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) if you are:
- Applying for a CDL for the first time
- Upgrading your existing CDL (Class C to Class B or Class A, or Class B to Class A), or
- Adding a passenger or school bus endorsement to an existing CDL
https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/how-do-i-apply-commercial-driver-license
West Side of San Antonio
Westside Education & Training Center - ANCORA
610 SW 41st St, San Antonio, TX 78237
Driving Range @ Trader’s Village San Antonio
9333 SW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78242
- 160 Contact Hours
- Monday thru Thursday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Southwest Side of San Antonio
St. Philip's College (Southwest Campus) - SAGE, Corporation
204 Dunton St., San Antonio, TX. 78226
- 156 Contact Hours
- Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Northeast Side of San Antonio
Northeast Lakeview College - Excel Driver Services, LLC
10202 IH-10 E, Converse, TX 78109
- 160 Contact Hours
- Accelerated Monday thru Friday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
East Side of San Antonio
St. Philip's College (Southwest Campus) - Star Career Training
4735 Emil St. San Antonio, TX. 78219
- 160 Clock Hours
- Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Professional Truck Driver Class A (CDL)
- ANCORA - $5,000
- STAR - $5,000
- EXCEL - $5,500
- SAGE - $5,500
- Professional Truck Driver (CDL) Refresher
- EXCEL - $2,700
- SAGE - $2,700
- STAR - $2,700
- Professional Truck Driver Class B (CDL) Passenger endorsement (P)
- STAR - $3,500
- Professional Truck Driver Class B (CDL) Passenger endorsement (P) plus school bus endorsement (S)
- STAR - $4,000
We are now offering weekend CDL training with Ancora. The 8-week training starts on Saturday, November 1st. Training days are Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 am-5:30 pm. The first two sessions will be held at WETC, and the remaining six will be at the Driving Range at Trader's Village.
Courses
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Program Information
Time CommitmentCDL 156-160 Contact Hours 3-8 Week Training
CDL-B 80 Contact Hours 2 Week Training
CDL-B 96 Contact Hours 3 Week Training |
CertificationTexas Class A Commercial Driver License
Texas Class B Commercial Driver License Endorsement (P) Passenger
Texas Class B Commercial Driver License Endorsement (P) Passenger + Endorsement (S) School Bus |
Career OutlookLearn more at the Alamo Colleges Career Coach website |
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Attention
Effective Monday, September 29, 2025, DPS will temporarily suspend the issuance of ALL non-domiciled CLP/CDLs and CDLs to non-U.S. citizens who are asylees, refugees, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients.