CDL San AntonioClass A TrainingManual Stick Shift — No Extra Cost
$2,300 Total
Start with $1,000
Hands-on CDL San Antonio training with a real owner-operator trainer. Manual stick shift included, payment plans and weekend classes so you can keep your job while you train.
- ✓ Manual Stick Shift — No Extra Cost
- ✓ Weekend Classes Available
- ✓ ELDT Included
- ✓ Training Truck Provided
- ✓ Payment Plans
- ✓ Automatic Option Available
No Worries — ¡Hablamos Español!Bilingual trainer. Training and CDL tests are in English; your trainer explains anything you need in Spanish.
CDL San Antonio students come from San Antonio, Schertz, New Braunfels, Seguin, Boerne, Castroville & nearby communities.
What's Included in CDL San Antonio Training
One program, one price: $2,300 total, start with $1,000. Everything CDL San Antonio students need to go from zero to the Class A skills test, with a bilingual trainer at their side.
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Manual Stick Shift Training — No Extra Cost
Train on a 10-speed manual so you avoid the automatic restriction and qualify for more jobs.
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Class A Behind-the-Wheel Training
Real practice in a commercial truck: shifting, turns, city and highway driving. Training truck provided.
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ELDT Theory Included
The federal Entry-Level Driver Training required before your CDL skills test.
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Pre-Trip Inspection & Backing Skills
Step-by-step vehicle inspection plus straight-line, offset and alley-dock backing practice.
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Weekend Classes — Keep Your Job
Flexible schedule for construction, landscaping, factory and cleaning workers.
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Bilingual Trainer — ¡Hablamos Español!
Training and tests are in English; your trainer explains anything you need in Spanish.
How to Get Your CDL in San Antonio — 5 Steps
The path every CDL San Antonio student follows, from day one to test day.
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Enroll with $1,000
Call or WhatsApp us, choose weekday or weekend classes and reserve your spot.
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DOT Physical & CDL Permit (CLP)
Get your DOT medical card and pass the CDL knowledge tests at the Texas DPS. We help you study.
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Complete ELDT Theory
Finish the required Entry-Level Driver Training theory before your skills test.
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Train in the Truck
Pre-trip inspection, backing maneuvers and road driving on a manual stick shift truck.
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Take Your CDL Skills Test
Test at a Texas DPS CDL site near San Antonio, such as San Antonio Southeast, New Braunfels or Castroville.
💵 No hidden fees: $2,300 total tuition. DOT physical and Texas DPS fees are paid directly to the clinic and the state.
Learn from a Real Owner-Operator
Don't learn only from a textbook. Learn from a professional owner-operator who drives Texas roads and knows what it takes to pass the CDL test and keep a trucking job.
I know what hard work feels like, and I'll show you step by step how to become a confident Class A driver.
"¡Hablamos tu idioma y conocemos el camino!"
Why Choose CDL San Antonio?
One Clear Price
$2,300 total with payment plans. Start with $1,000.
Spanish & English Support
Training and tests are in English; your trainer explains in Spanish whenever you need it.
Manual Stick Shift Included
No extra cost, so you can qualify for more trucking jobs.
Small, Personal Training
You work directly with the trainer, not with a big call center.
Weekend Classes
Keep your current job while you get your CDL.
Start with $1,000 and pay the rest in payments. DOT physical and Texas DPS fees are paid directly to the clinic and the state.
Escuela de Traileros en San Antonio — Clases de CDL en Español
¿Buscas una escuela de CDL en San Antonio donde te expliquen en español? Te preparamos para sacar tu licencia CDL Clase A con un entrenador bilingüe, clases de fin de semana y práctica en camión de cambios (stick shift) sin costo extra.
Las clases y los exámenes del DPS son en inglés: por eso te enseñamos el inglés que usan los troqueros y te lo explicamos en español, paso a paso, hasta que estés listo para tu examen y tu primer trabajo de trailero en Texas.
What You’ll Learn in Our CDL Program?
Where to Work With A CDL in San Antonio TX
CDL Training In Spanish San Antonio TX
Spanish CDL Classes Available
We proudly offer bilingual CDL training in San Antonio.
If Spanish is your first language, we can guide you step by step through the entire process.
From CLP preparation to understanding the road test, our team ensures you feel comfortable and confident.
We also provide support for the Examen del CDL en español.
10 Mistakes to Avoid Before Your CDL Test
Most students who fail the Texas CDL skills test make the same mistakes. Our CDL San Antonio program is built to help you avoid them.
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Not Enough Time in the Truck
Reading helps, but driving a truck is a hands-on skill. Shifting, turning and backing only improve with real practice.
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Skipping the Texas CDL Handbook
Learn the rules and the reasons behind them instead of memorizing answers for the permit tests.
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Memorizing the Pre-Trip Without Understanding It
Know what each part is, where it is and why it matters. Examiners notice when you only recite a speech.
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Weak Backing Skills
Straight-line, offset and alley-dock backing cost many students points. Practice them until they feel automatic.
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Fighting the Stick Shift
Grinding gears and missed shifts lose points on the road test. Learn smooth manual shifting before test day.
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Not Knowing the Test Format
The Texas CDL skills test includes the vehicle inspection, basic control (backing) and the road test. Train all three.
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Not Understanding the Examiner's English
The test is in English. Learn the key trucking words and instructions; our bilingual trainer explains them in Spanish.
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Forgetting Your Mirrors
Constantly checking mirrors, intersections and lane position is one of the first things the examiner watches.
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Waiting Until the Last Minute
Plan your permit, ELDT, training and test date ahead of time so you are not rushed.
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Letting Nerves Take Over
Confidence comes from repetition. The more you practice the real routine, the fewer surprises on test day.
Avoid these mistakes at CDL San Antonio with a bilingual trainer and manual stick shift training included.
☎ 210-946-9841CDL San Antonio — Serving San Antonio & Nearby Communities
Students come to CDL San Antonio from all over Bexar County and the I-35 and I-10 corridors. Weekend classes make the drive worth it, even if you work full time.
Close to Loop 410, I-35 and I-10, so students from the north, south, east and west sides of the city can get here easily.
Cities we serve
- San Antonio
- Schertz
- New Braunfels
- Boerne
- San Marcos
- Converse
- Live Oak
- Universal City
- Cibolo
- Selma
- Seguin
- Castroville
- Floresville
- Pleasanton
Texas DPS CDL test sites near San Antonio
- San Antonio Southeast — 6502 S New Braunfels St, San Antonio (Class A & B)
- New Braunfels — 119 Conrads Rd, New Braunfels (Class A & B)
- Castroville — 8366 FM 471 S, Castroville (Class A & B)
- Leon Valley — 7410 Huebner Rd, Leon Valley (Class B only)
Frequently Asked Questions About CDL Training San Antonio
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Weekend Classes · Stick Shift Included
✓ Bilingual Trainer ✓ ELDT Included ✓ Training Truck Provided