Denton, TX • Denton County • DFW Metro North
Denton TX CDL Drivers — Wichita Falls Is 100 Minutes North
Denton County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas — and one of the busiest for CDL applicants. DPS appointment wait times in the DFW area can extend months. Wichita Falls is 100 minutes north on I-35 and US-287, with a full CDL test facility and accessible scheduling.
Why Denton Applicants Choose Wichita Falls
Denton is at the northern edge of the DFW Metroplex — making Wichita Falls the closest practical alternative for CDL skills testing outside the metro area. The Wichita Falls DPS CDL test facility provides consistent access for out-of-area applicants, and FastPass CDL sits 3.8 miles — 6 minutes — from the test office.
The drive from Denton to FastPass CDL takes approximately 100 minutes via I-35 North and US-287. Most Denton applicants stay in Wichita Falls for the 5-day program, test on Friday, and drive home the same day.
What the 5-Day Program Covers
- Pre-trip vehicle inspection — cab, engine, trailer walk-around
- Basic control skills — straight-line backing, alley dock, parallel park, offset backing
- Road-drive preparation on Wichita Falls public routes used in DPS testing
- Test day — same truck, same driver, 6-minute drive to the DPS office
- FMCSA-registered BTW training provider — TPR ID: 107187a2
Requirements Before You Arrive
You need a valid Texas CDL permit (CLP) before the program begins. FastPass CDL does not provide ELDT classroom instruction or written test preparation. If you have your permit and are ready to focus on skills testing, see everything we provide.
Pricing
Class A is $2,800 all-inclusive — truck + 28-ft trailer, range time, BTW coaching, test-day logistics. Class B is $1,400. No tuition, no hidden fees, no retesting charges.
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Staying the Week
Denton applicants typically stay in Wichita Falls for the full 5-day program. Several hotels are conveniently located near the FastPass facility on Maurine Street and Kell Freeway — within 10 minutes of both the facility and the DPS office. Contact FastPass CDL for current lodging recommendations.
Also from the DFW Area?
Denton applicants often share the same situation as DFW metro drivers — long DPS wait times and limited local truck access for skills practice. See the full DFW applicants page for more detail on the Wichita Falls advantage.