Now offering a $2,500 completion bonus!
Free CDL Training for Amarillo & Panhandle Residents
Earn your Class A CDL in 4 weeks at Fort Worth CDL School, Raider Express's own school. $0 tuition, paid while you learn, guaranteed job with Raider Express. Lodging available for out-of-town students if needed.
CDL training for the Amarillo / Texas Panhandle area
Amarillo and Texas Panhandle residents can get a Class A CDL free through Fort Worth CDL School. The school is in Fort Worth (Haslet, TX), about five hours down US-287, and lodging is available for out-of-town students if needed so you can train Monday–Friday and drive home for the weekend.
Fort Worth CDL School is owned by Raider Express, a refrigerated carrier — we train drivers because we hire drivers. Training is free, you are paid $600/week while you learn, and you have a guaranteed job when you finish. Secure parking for your personal vehicle is available at our Fort Worth terminal while you are over the road.
We regularly train drivers from Canyon, Hereford, Dumas, Borger, Pampa, Tulia, Fritch, Panhandle, Vega, Claude and Happy — across Potter, Randall, Moore, Hutchinson, Deaf Smith, Carson, Gray counties.
How it works
Apply online
The application takes about 10 minutes. A recruiter reaches out as soon as possible — usually the same or next business day once you meet the initial qualifications.
4 weeks of CDL school — paid
Monday–Friday, 7 AM–5 PM at our Fort Worth (Haslet) training yard. We help you get your Class A permit, testing is on site, and you're paid $600/week while you learn.
Graduate & get hired
Finish school and you're a Raider Express employee — guaranteed. No contract, no payback, and a $2,500 completion bonus.
4 weeks with a trainer, then your own truck
Four weeks over the road with a certified trainer at $800/week minimum, then you're assigned your own truck. First-year drivers averaged $70,000 in 2025.
Want the full breakdown? See the Free CDL Training page.
What it costs Amarillo-area students
Nothing. Fort Worth CDL School is owned by Raider Express — we train drivers because we hire drivers.
- ✓$0 tuition, $0 fees, no training contract
- ✓Paid $600/week while in school
- ✓$2,500 completion bonus
- ✓$800/week minimum for your first 2 months driving
- ✓Lodging available during school if needed
- ✓Secure parking for your personal vehicle while over the road
Do you qualify?
- ✓Background Check. No DUI/DWI, no drug charges, no violent offenses.
- ✓Minimum Age. The Department of Transportation requires all professional drivers be at least 21 years old.
- ✓Drug Test & DOT Physical. Prospective drivers must pass a hair follicle drug test, alcohol test, and a DOT physical by an approved doctor.
- ✓Stable Work History. Must have 2 years of verifiable, stable work history.
- ✓Motor Vehicle Record. All motor vehicle records are reviewed to ensure qualification.
Amarillo CDL training FAQ
Is the school in Amarillo?+
No — the school is in Fort Worth (Haslet, TX), right on US-287, the same highway that runs to Amarillo. Out-of-town students can stay in hotel lodging arranged through the school during the week.
Is lodging available?+
Yes. Hotel lodging (double occupancy, full kitchen) is available for approved out-of-town students if needed. Your recruiter arranges it before your start date.
What happens to my car while I'm over the road?+
Secure parking for your personal vehicle is available at our Fort Worth terminal while you are over the road.
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Start your journey to success today. Fill out our online application and be on your way to a rewarding career with Raider Express. CDL classes start every Monday.