Gainesville, TX • Cooke County • I-35 Corridor
Gainesville TX CDL Drivers — Wichita Falls Is 75 Minutes North on I-35
Gainesville sits directly on I-35 between the DFW Metroplex and Wichita Falls. If you hold a Texas CDL permit and you’re in Cooke County, Wichita Falls DPS is 75 minutes north — with accessible appointment slots and a FastPass CDL facility 3.8 miles from the test office.
The I-35 Corridor Advantage
Gainesville CDL applicants are well-positioned for Wichita Falls — the drive is a straight shot north on I-35, no complex routing required. The Wichita Falls DPS CDL test facility at 3 South Burnett Street services applicants from across North Texas, and appointment availability is generally better than in the DFW metro area.
FastPass CDL at 4300 Airport Drive is 3.8 miles — a 6-minute drive — from the DPS office. You use the same truck all week and on test day.
5-Day Skills-Test Preparation
- Pre-trip vehicle inspection — systematic walk-around and air brake check
- Basic control skills — straight-line backing, alley dock, parallel park
- Road-drive preparation on Wichita Falls public routes
- FMCSA-registered BTW training — TPR ID: 107187a2
- Same truck on test day — Class A truck + 28-ft trailer or Class B straight truck
Requirements
You must hold a valid Texas CDL permit (CLP) before the program starts. FastPass CDL does not provide ELDT classroom theory. If you have your permit and are ready to test, see the full scope of what we provide.
Pricing
The 5-day Class A package is $2,800 all-inclusive — truck, trailer, range time, coaching, and test-day logistics. Class B is $1,400. No hidden fees. No retesting charges.
Drive Details
Staying the Week
Many Gainesville applicants stay in Wichita Falls for the 5-day program. Hotels near the FastPass facility are available on Maurine Street and Kell Freeway. Contact FastPass CDL for current lodging recommendations near the facility.