Why Choose a Third-Party Testing Facility for Your CDL License?

Updated April 2025

After completing your Class A CDL training, the next significant step toward becoming a truck driver is passing the CDL test. This test evaluates the knowledge and driving skills you’ve developed during your training, and you must pass to officially earn your Commercial Driver’s License.

While many people default to taking the exam through the DMV, there’s a more efficient and student-focused option. You can choose to receive your training at a third-party testing facility, such as Apex Technical Institute. This is why attending a school that conducts on-site testing can make a meaningful difference in your CDL training experience.

Get Licensed Without Delays and Stress

Apex, being a certified third-party testing facility, helps you get your CDL faster. We are incredibly efficient; you train and test all in the same place. That means:

• No need to schedule with a separate state facility
• No equipment changes
• No unfamiliar environment
• No waiting periods – we test our students weekly!

Instead, you’ll take your test in a familiar environment! You will take your test on the very same trucks you trained in, which gives you the added confidence and comfort on your big test day.

Consistent Support All in One Place

A Class A CDL training program should prepare you for every aspect of getting licensed, including your testing. When you train and test in the same place, the transition from student to licensed driver becomes seamless. We’re here with you from your first class to the final exam, and we don’t stop there. We’ll also help you find a job and start your new career after passing your test.

Avoid the Wait

At Apex Technical Institute, training and testing happen in the same yard. You won’t need to search for an outside examiner, coordinate schedules, or test in unfamiliar vehicles. We handle the logistics for you, allowing you to focus entirely on preparing for and passing the exam. A smoother, more professional testing experience that gets you on the road faster.

Federal Requirements to be Eligible for the CDL Test in Kansas

Before you can schedule your CDL test, you’ll need to meet a few important eligibility requirements. These include:

• No disqualifying criminal convictions
• Be at least 18 years old (or 21 for interstate driving)
• Obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and hold it for at least 14 days
• Successfully complete a CDL training program

If you get your training here, you will have already met all of these requirements, and you’re ready to take the test on-site by our certified examiners.

Start Your Truck Driving Career with Confidence

Choosing a third-party testing facility isn’t just about saving time; it’s about setting yourself up for success. When you train and test at Apex Technical Institute, you benefit from an organized process, personalized support, and a team that’s committed to helping you succeed.

Call us at (913) 444-5664 or contact us online to learn how Apex Technical Institute can help you earn your CDL license and start your career in trucking.