Texas Class A CDL

A Texas Class A CDL covers combination vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating of 26,001 lb or more, where the towed unit exceeds 10,000 lb.

What you'll drive

• Tractor-trailers (18-wheelers)
• Tankers, flatbeds, lowboys
• Doubles/triples (with T endorsement)

Knowledge tests required

• General Knowledge — practice now
• Air Brakes — practice now
• Combination Vehicles — practice now

Skills tests

• Pre-trip inspection
• Basic vehicle control
• On-road driving

Steps

Follow the how to get a Texas CDL guide. Class A applicants need ELDT (theory + behind-the-wheel) per federal rule.

Source: Texas DPS CDL page dps.texas.gov