Mineral Wells, TX • Palo Pinto County • CDL Skills Test

Mineral Wells CDL Drivers — Wichita Falls Is 90 Minutes Away

If you hold a Texas CDL permit and you’re in the Mineral Wells area, the Wichita Falls DPS office is 90 minutes north on US-281. FastPass CDL provides a 5-day skills-test prep program — truck, range, coaching, and test-day support — for Class A and Class B applicants.

Why Mineral Wells Drivers Come to Wichita Falls

Palo Pinto County CDL applicants face limited local options for structured skills-test preparation. Wichita Falls offers a full-service DPS CDL test facility at 3 South Burnett Street — with consistently accessible appointment slots compared to larger metro areas. The drive from Mineral Wells via US-281 North takes approximately 90 minutes.

FastPass CDL operates at 4300 Airport Drive — 3.8 miles and 6 minutes from the DPS office. You practice the entire week in the same truck you use on test day.

The 5-Day Program

  • Day 1–4: Range work — pre-trip, basic control skills, straight-line backing, alley dock, parallel park
  • Day 5: Road-drive preparation on Wichita Falls public routes
  • Test day: Same truck, same facility, 6-minute drive to DPS
  • Class A: Truck + 28-ft trailer  |  Class B: Straight truck
  • FMCSA-registered BTW provider — TPR ID: 107187a2

Who Qualifies

You must hold a valid Texas CDL permit (CLP) before starting. FastPass CDL is not a CDL school and does not provide ELDT theory training. If you already have your permit, you are ready. See full scope of services.

Pricing

The 5-day Class A package is $2,800 all-inclusive — truck access, trailer, range time, BTW coaching, and test-day logistics. Class B is $1,400. No hidden fees. No retesting penalty.

Drive Details

From: Mineral Wells, TX
To: Wichita Falls, TX
Route: US-281 North
Distance: ~90 miles
Drive time: ~90 minutes
DPS office: 3 South Burnett St, Wichita Falls
FastPass facility: 4300 Airport Dr (3.8 mi from DPS)

Staying the Week

Most out-of-town students stay near the FastPass facility during the 5-day program. Several hotels are available on Maurine Street and Kell Freeway within 10 minutes of the facility and DPS office. Contact FastPass CDL for current lodging recommendations.

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