Bus Class B+P CDL Training in Tucson, Arizona
Class B+P Trucks in Tucson
Looking to drive commercial vehicles in Tucson, Arizona? A Class B +P Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is your gateway to operating single vehicles that weigh over 26,000 pounds—think straight trucks, box trucks, dump trucks with small trailers, and buses. These vehicles typically have an integrated cab and cargo area, though they may tow a trailer weighing less than 10,000 pounds.
However, if you’re planning to transport passengers—like operating a city bus or shuttle service in Tucson—you’ll need a Passenger (P) Endorsement. This endorsement allows you to drive vehicles designed to carry more than 16 people, including the driver. To earn it, you must pass both a written knowledge test and a road skills exam.
Ready to start your career in Tucson’s growing transportation sector? With a Class B CDL and a Passenger Endorsement, you’ll be qualified for a variety of in-demand jobs across Southern Arizona. Whether you’re interested in working for local school districts, public transit systems, or private charter companies, Tucson offers plenty of opportunities.
Having a Class B CDL with a passenger endorsement qualifies a driver to pursue the following jobs:
- School bus driver: You are responsible for transporting students safely to and from school and other activities while maintaining a safe and orderly environment on the bus.
- Commercial tour bus driver: You drive passengers along a route to tourist attractions while a tour guide provides information about the area and attractions.
- City bus driver: You transport passengers on a regular schedule along a designated route in a city or suburb.
- Shuttle service driver: You provide safe transportation for passengers along a specific, predetermined route.
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The Driving Academy in Tucson Difference
Driving Academy in Tucson pleased to offer affordable, state-approved CDL instruction for aspiring truck drivers wishing to earn their CDLs. The owners and lead instructors at CDL Driving Academy Tucson comes from a line of teachers and professional CDL drivers, so professional CDL training is in our DNA.
To ensure you are prepared for life on the road, we provide comprehensive training that helps drivers develop and perfect basic and advanced skills with an emphasis on safety. Training at Driving Academy in Tucson: includes a combination of classroom and practical learning in our top-of-the-line truck driving simulators and training vehicles. This advanced learning method allows drivers to gain experience managing realistic scenarios in a controlled, safe environment.
Driving Academy is pleased to offer a range of CDL driver training courses, including customized driver training packages. Customized packages are time-saving and cost-effective avenues to learning lifelong driving skills.
We are one of the only schools that offers a guaranteed CDL training program. Students in our guaranteed courses complete over 100 hours of CDL training and receive unlimited attempts at the CDL road test.
We also offer full courses for students who need to earn their CDL permit before they can practice on the road, and half courses for students who already have the permit.
How Do You Earn a Class B+P CDL?
Earn a Class B+P CDL to operate large passenger vehicles with the following steps:
ENROLL
At Driving Academy Tucson, we make getting your Class B CDL easy. Simply enroll in one of our programs. You must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license (not probationary). You must also be able to pass a DOT physical test. For more details, check out the
Arizona State commercial license website.
PERMIT
Our full-time training programs also help you obtain your CDL permit, which you will need before receiving your CDL itself. This permit requires you to pass a series of written exams and a vision test, according to Arizona DOT requirements:
ROAD TEST
Once completing your courses, you’ll need to pass the CDL road test. Your commercial driving license test is a 2-and-a-half-hour test that helps evaluate your skills as a driver.
Begin Training for a Class B CDL With P Endorsement
Ready to begin your journey toward a rewarding career in commercial driving? Driving Academy in Tucson, Arizona offers state-approved Class B+P CDL training designed to fit your schedule and budget. With affordable pricing starting at just $500 down, we make it easy to get started.
Our personalized training packages include flexible scheduling, online or in-person classroom instruction, and hands-on road training—all led by experienced instructors. You’ll also train using our advanced driving simulators, which replicate real-world conditions to prepare you for any situation on the road.
After graduation, we offer free lifetime job placement assistance, helping you build a career with confidence and support.
