Permian Basin · Texas driver guide

MidlandCDL training

Planning for oilfield driving in Midland? Check the employer’s vehicle and endorsement requirements before choosing a course.

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Illustrated Midland landmarks: The Petroleum Building and a Permian Basin pumpjack — Midland· The Petroleum Building and a Permian Basin pumpjack

Illustrated white tractor-trailer, box truck and passenger bus beside a yellow school bus — Midland· The Petroleum Building and a Permian Basin pumpjack

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Trucks & buses

What do you want to drive?

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Class ATractor & trailer Class BStraight truck PassengerPassenger bus School busSchool bus endorsement

For Midland drivers

Build around the field assignment

Energy operations in the Permian Basin use many kinds of equipment. Ask your employer whether the assignment involves a straight service truck, a trailer combination or a tanker, and request the vehicle ratings. Those answers give you a better starting point for a quote than the job title alone.

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Where each step happens

Online theoryELDT Theory Now →

Vehicle timeGet Your CDL Quick in Royse City

Skills testAt the DPS location on your appointment notice

ELDT & vehicle services

Theory, practice and test-day rental.

Choose the services that fit your experience and the equipment you plan to drive.

Online ELDT theory

ELDT Theory Now is a separate online theory provider. Select the course for your license class or endorsement.

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Range, road & rentals

Ask Get Your CDL Quick about self-directed familiarization and DPS test-vehicle rental. Complimentary ELDT behind-the-wheel range and road is available with qualifying purchases when eligibility requirements are met. Completion requires demonstrated proficiency.

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CDL and ELDT options for Midland drivers

Midland oilfield and service fleets

Midland applicants can use a specific field assignment to choose between a straight service truck, tractor-trailer or specialized endorsement. Use the vehicle guide below to compare equipment with your intended work.

Which ELDT do I need?

For a first Class A or B CDL, a B-to-A upgrade, or a first passenger or school bus endorsement, covered applicants need both theory and behind-the-wheel training. A first hazardous materials endorsement requires ELDT theory before the knowledge exam.

Where do I practice and test?

You can study online with ELDT Theory Now from Midland. Get Your CDL Quick schedules vehicle familiarization in Royse City. The examiner conducts the inspection, basic control skills and road test at the location in your DPS confirmation.

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