Garland is home to a strong industrial and logistics sector, with significant freight traffic moving along I-30, I-635, and Highway 78 every single day. If you live in Garland and you are thinking about getting your CDL, the job market is right outside your door. The only thing between you and a career in trucking is the right training program.
Big Klass CDL School is located at 4087 East Ledbetter Drive, Dallas, TX 75241 — right in the heart of Dallas and just a short drive from Garland via I-30 or I-635. For Garland students, we are one of the closest high-quality CDL training options available anywhere in the Metroplex.
What Garland Students Get at Big Klass
Our programs are designed to get you behind the wheel quickly, confidently, and fully prepared for the job market. That means covering every phase of CDL training in one place — with instructors who know what they are talking about and a facility that gives you room to actually learn.
Theory Training That Connects to Real Work
We cover Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Hours of Service, pre-trip inspection standards, cargo securement, and CLP exam prep. Our instructors do not just read from slides. They explain how these regulations apply to the routes, the cargo, and the conditions you will actually encounter on the job in the DFW area.
Range and Road Training on a Real Campus
Our 3.5-acre campus has spacious practice yards for backing, docking, and maneuver training — the same maneuvers you will be tested on and the same ones you will use every week on the job. After the range, we take you out on real roads near major transportation routes so you are training in conditions that match what real trucking looks like.
Dock Doors — Only at Big Klass
No other CDL school in the DFW area has dock doors on their property. We do. For Garland students targeting jobs at warehouses along I-635 or distribution operations throughout Dallas County, real dock practice before your first job application is the kind of advantage that shows up immediately in your interviews.
In-House CDL Testing — No DPS Required
Our lead instructor is a certified CDL examiner. Garland students who train with us test right here on our campus. No separate DPS appointment, no waiting for an open slot at a third-party site, and no added travel on test day. You test in an environment you know, with an examiner you have worked with throughout training.
WIOA Funding — Training That Does Not Have to Break the Bank
Big Klass is approved for WIOA workforce development funding. Garland residents who qualify can potentially have their entire CDL training cost covered. We help you understand your eligibility and navigate the application from start to finish. Do not let cost be the reason you stay on the sideline.
A School with Credentials Worth Mentioning
Big Klass CDL School is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business — FMCSA-registered, TWC-regulated (School #S 6314), and approved for government and corporate contracts through SAM.gov. These are not just checkboxes. They are the credentials your future employer will be looking for when they vet your training background.
Career Opportunities for Garland CDL Graduates
Graduates of Big Klass CDL School from Garland have access to a strong range of opportunities — from local delivery operations and regional freight carriers to specialized hauling jobs throughout the DFW area. The Garland-to-Mesquite-to-Dallas industrial corridor is one of the busiest in North Texas, and qualified CDL drivers are needed throughout it.
Ready to Enroll from Garland?
We are accepting new students now. Call (469) 212-7330, email bigklasscdlschool@gmail.com, or come by at 4087 East Ledbetter Drive, Dallas, TX 75241. We are open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Your trucking career is right down I-30. Come get it.
