Smart CDL Academy is an FMCSA-registered Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) provider and authorized Texas DPS skills testing center in Irving, TX — serving the entire DFW Metroplex with Class A, Class B, and CDL Refresher programs.
Earn your commercial driver's license (CDL) and launch a professional driving career in one of the country's most active freight markets. Smart CDL Academy combines classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training in an accelerated program that meets all federal ELDT standards — with financial options available, flexible class schedules, and dedicated employer connections across the DFW area upon graduation.
Smart CDL Academy is a registered provider under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Entry-Level Driver Training program. Every program we offer meets federal compliance requirements — ensuring your license is recognized by every employer and carrier in the country.
Learn About ELDTAs a Texas DPS Third Party Skills Test Provider (TPST #0221), Smart CDL Academy administers your official CDL skills exam right here on our Irving campus — using the same vehicle you trained in. Skip the DPS wait and get licensed faster.
On-Site Testing DetailsOur career team connects Smart CDL Academy graduates with reputable DFW-area carriers and employers actively hiring licensed commercial drivers. Post-graduation support is included as part of your enrollment — not an afterthought.
All programs are fully ELDT-compliant and lead directly to a Texas CDL skills test on our campus.
Authorizes you to operate tractor-trailers and the broadest range of commercial vehicle types. Class A holders in the DFW market typically earn $55K–$85K+ annually. Our accelerated schedule can have you licensed and on the road quickly.
Financial assistance available — ask our admissions team
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Covers straight trucks, buses, and local delivery vehicles — ideal for drivers who want to be home every night. Class B positions across the Metroplex typically pay $45K–$65K annually.
Day, evening, and weekend class options — designed for working adults in DFW
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Designed for returning commercial drivers who need to update skills or meet current DOT and ELDT standards. Get back on the road with confidence and demonstrate readiness to employers.
Explore Refresher CourseView all programs and courses available at our Irving campus.
Confirm your eligibility: age, DOT physical, and driving record basics. Texas has specific prerequisites before you can begin training.
Review CDL requirementsObtain your Commercial Learner's Permit — the written knowledge test that comes before behind-the-wheel training.
Four weeks of federally compliant classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction at our Irving campus. Training covers pre-trip inspection, vehicle operations, and the skills test.
TPST #0221 — take your official Texas DPS skills test here, not at a DPS office. Test in the vehicle you trained in.
Learn about on-site testingAlready hold a CDL? Smart CDL Academy offers all 6 major CDL endorsements — HazMat, Tanker, Passenger, School Bus, Doubles/Triples, and Combination — at our Irving campus. Endorsed drivers consistently earn more and qualify for a wider range of carrier assignments across the region.
Explore All CDL EndorsementsSmart CDL Academy is centrally located at 7700 Esters Blvd, Irving, TX 75063 — close to Dallas, Fort Worth, and all major DFW area highways. As a federally compliant training provider and authorized Texas DPS testing center, we deliver every step of the commercial driving certification process under one roof.
The North Texas trucking industry faces an ongoing driver shortage — qualified CDL holders are in consistent demand throughout the DFW freight market. Smart CDL Academy provides the classroom instruction, hands-on practice, on-site skills testing, and employer connections graduates need to enter this high-demand field with confidence.
Our goal is straightforward: prepare every student to pass their skills test, earn their license, and enter the commercial driving workforce in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with the skills and credentials employers require.
7700 Esters Blvd, Irving, TX 75063
Smart CDL Academy serves commercial driving students from every part of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Our Irving campus is easily accessible from Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Garland, Grand Prairie, Irving, and surrounding North Texas communities.
7700 Esters Blvd, Irving, TX 75063
— accessible via I-635, SH-114, and SH-183.
972-989-6450
Smart CDL Academy offers Class A CDL, Class B CDL, and CDL Refresher programs, along with all 6 major CDL endorsements — HazMat, Tanker, Passenger, School Bus, Doubles/Triples, and Combination. All programs are available at our Irving, TX campus. View all programs.
Yes. Smart CDL Academy is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) as an Entry-Level Driver Training provider. All programs meet current federal compliance standards. Learn about ELDT.
Yes. Smart CDL Academy is an authorized Texas DPS Third Party Skills Test Provider (TPST #0221). You can take the official CDL skills exam on our campus in the same vehicle used during your training. Testing center details.
Class A and Class B programs can be completed in as little as 4 weeks. Contact admissions for current enrollment and scheduling options.
Yes. Financing and payment plans are available. Your commercial driving career does not have to wait until you have the full cost upfront. Contact our admissions team at 972-989-6450 for current options.
Day, evening, and weekend class options are available — designed to work around current work and family commitments. Ask our admissions team about the next available start dates.
Yes. Our career team provides job placement support, connecting graduates with reputable DFW-area employers and carriers hiring licensed commercial drivers. This support is included as part of enrollment.
With affordable payment options, flexible day and evening class schedules, a 4-week accelerated program, and dedicated career support connecting you to DFW-area employers — Smart CDL Academy gives you everything you need to earn your CDL and launch a commercial driving career in North Texas.
Located at 7700 Esters Blvd, Irving, TX 75063
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