Lesson 17 / 30 · Texas DPS 2026

DOT physical before you romanticize the truck

No medical card, no CLP. That's the gate.

Bring a valid Texas driver license. Get the DOT physical. Self-certify with DPS. We tell you where to go. 18 for Texas intrastate, 21 for interstate and most carriers. Don't pay a deposit if you can't pass a physical — we'll be honest with you first.

No medical card, no CLP. 18 for Texas intrastate, 21 for interstate and most carriers. Do not pay a deposit if you cannot pass a physical.

Texas DLDOT physical18 in-state / 21 interstateWe'll be honest

What do I need before a Texas CLP?

Valid Texas driver license, DOT physical, self-certification with DPS, then ELDT theory and the knowledge tests.

Also in Spanish

Trae licencia de Texas vigente. Haz el físico DOT. Auto-certifícate en DPS. Te decimos a dónde ir. 18 para Texas, 21 para interestatal y la mayoría de compañías. No pagues depósito si no pasas el físico — primero te lo decimos claro.

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