DOT Physical and Drug Screen

In an effort to prevent individuals from starting the Truck Driving classes that may be disqualified, we require students to complete a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical (a.k.a. medical card) and drug screen prior to enrolling in the class. The drug screen must be within a 30-day window prior to the first day of class in order to be acceptable. This service can only be provided by medical facilities that perform this service. Some providers include:

DOT/Drug Screen Facilities:

• Faith Medical - 1205 23rd St. Suite 6, Canyon
• Amarillo STAT Care - 6014 S. Western #400
• Care Express - Amarillo
• Amarillo DOT Physicals - 8500 E I-40 Highway (inside the Petro Truck Stop)

Apply for Class A CDL Learner Permit

Prospective students will also need to apply for their Class A CDL learner permit (CLP) prior to the first day of class. Students will not be required to take any tests at the DPS office until after the class begins. If one of the DPS staff asks, let them know that you will not be taking any tests; you just need to apply for your permit. The application will cost $25.00. When applying for the permit, the prospective student will need to take two proofs of residence, their DOT medical card, birth certificate and social security card with them and submit the following forms:

• CDL-1 Texas Commercial Driver License Application:
  CDL-1 APPLICATION
• CDL-4 Texas Commercial Driver License Application Interstate Driver Certification (applicant over age 21):
  CDL-4 Application
• CDL-5 Texas Commercial Driver License Application Intrastate Driver Certification (applicant under age 21):
  CDL-5 Application
• CDL-40 Texas Department of Public Safety Examination Report: This form is not available online. 
• DL-57 Texas Department of Public Safety requires proof of residence. Find out what is required:
  DL-57 Required for Proof of Residence
• DL-69 What to bring with you when applying for a Texas Commercial Driver License:
  DL-69 DPS: What to Bring With You

*Forms are available at the DPS office. All forms must be completed in black ink. Do not sign any of the forms until you are in front of the DPS counter staff. The Texas Department of Public Safety Amarillo office is located at 6592 East I-40, Amarillo, TX (On the south side of I-40 between Eastern and Whitaker).

Going to the DMV Office

How to go to the Department of Public Safety (DMV) Office: You cannot call, the number listed gets you to Austin, TX. You must do one of two things:

1. Make an appointment on the website: SCHEDULE DPS APPOINTMENT
2. Arrive at the DPS Office before 7:00AM and get in line. 

When making an appointment online, you may get an appointment sooner by checking surrounding towns; Borger, Vega, Dumas, etc. When going to the DPS Office, have your driver license, medical card, Proof of US Citizenship or Lawful Presence and 2 proofs of residence. (See DL-57 and DL-69 above).

If a student shows up on the first day of class without their driver's license, DOT physical (medical card); drug screen results; and Class-A CDL learners permit receipt, they will be dropped from the class and either refunded their money or enrolled into the next class.

The daytime classes start at 7:30 AM and end at 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday. We will break for an hour lunch. The nighttime classes start at 5:30 PM and end at 10:15 PM Monday through Thursday. There is a refrigerator and microwave in the student break room along with an ice maker.

Questions? Call us at (806) 335-4370