Tractor & trailer
Class A
Gather the tractor and trailer weight ratings, transmission type and brake equipment. Ask about a white Freightliner day cab and pup trailer for self-directed familiarization or a DPS skills test.
Ask about this vehicle →Texarkana CDL Training / Vehicle guide
Ark-La-TexVehicle guide
Start with the state that issued your permit before arranging a trip from Texarkana for Texas vehicle services.
Straight truck
Class B
Describe the straight truck you expect to drive. Ask about the Freightliner M2-106 box truck and whether its equipment matches your intended test.
Ask about this vehicle →Passenger bus
Passenger
Ask which passenger bus is available and tell the office its intended use. Confirm the class and passenger endorsement on your permit before arranging bus time.
Ask about this vehicle →School bus endorsement
School bus
Bring the school district’s vehicle description and your permit details. Ask about school-bus inspection and a suitable bus for the test you have scheduled.
Ask about this vehicle →Texarkana planning note
Two neighboring cities, two licensing agencies
Texarkana, Texas, and Texarkana, Arkansas, share a metro area. Have your permit’s issuing state and your intended testing state ready when you call. If they differ, ask the licensing agencies how the skills test and results would be handled before putting down a rental deposit.