Looking to add a Passenger (P) Endorsement to your Class A or Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) in Texas?
Get Your CDL Quick! offers individually available services for eligible applicants pursuing a Passenger (P) Endorsement, including preparation resources, skills practice and evaluation, applicable ELDT Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Range and Road services, and qualifying passenger vehicle rental for the Texas DPS CDL skills test.
A Passenger (P) Endorsement may be required to operate qualifying commercial passenger vehicles such as certain buses and other vehicles designed to transport passengers.
AVAILABLE PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT SERVICES MAY INCLUDE:
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Passenger Vehicle Test Rental
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Pre-Trip Preparation & Practice
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Basic Vehicle Control Skills Practice
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Road Skills Practice & Evaluation
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Applicable ELDT Behind-the-Wheel Range & Road Services
ELDT THEORY
Applicants subject to federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements must complete the applicable Passenger (P) Endorsement Theory requirements through a training provider listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR).
ELDT Theory is not provided by Get Your CDL Quick. Applicants may complete the applicable Theory requirements separately through an independent provider listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry.
PASSENGER VEHICLE RENTAL FOR YOUR DPS TEST
Get Your CDL Quick offers qualifying passenger vehicles for eligible applicants taking the applicable Texas DPS CDL skills test.
Vehicle availability, eligibility requirements, scheduling, and rental fees apply.
Choose the individual services that fit your experience, preparation needs, and licensing requirements.
What is the Passenger (P) Endorsement?
A Passenger (P) Endorsement is required for CDL holders who operate qualifying commercial vehicles designed to transport 16 or more people, including the driver.
Depending on the vehicle's designed passenger capacity, weight, configuration, and intended use, vehicles requiring a Passenger (P) Endorsement may include:
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Transit Buses
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Charter Buses
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Motorcoaches
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Qualifying Passenger Shuttles
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Qualifying Passenger Vans
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School Buses — additional School Bus (S) Endorsement requirements apply
WHO MAY NEED A PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT?
A Passenger (P) Endorsement may be required for qualifying commercial passenger-driving positions with:
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Municipalities and public transportation agencies
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Charter and tour companies
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Shuttle transportation companies
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Churches and other organizations
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Private passenger transportation operations
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School transportation operations when applicable additional School Bus (S) requirements are satisfied
The CDL class and endorsements required depend on the vehicle's passenger capacity, weight, configuration, and type of operation.
Applicants should verify the requirements applicable to the specific vehicle they intend to operate with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
PASSENGER (P) ENDORSEMENT PREPARATION & SERVICES
Get Your CDL Quick offers individually available services for eligible applicants preparing to add a Passenger (P) Endorsement to their CDL.
Select the services appropriate for your experience, preparation needs, and applicable licensing requirements.
ELDT THEORY
First-time Passenger (P) Endorsement applicants are subject to applicable federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)requirements.
ELDT Theory is completed separately through an independent training provider listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR).
ELDT Theory is not provided by Get Your CDL Quick. Applicants may choose an eligible independent Theory provider, including online options.
ELDT BEHIND-THE-WHEEL — RANGE & ROAD
Get Your CDL Quick provides applicable ELDT Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Range and Road services for eligible Passenger (P) Endorsement applicants.
ELDT Behind-the-Wheel completion is proficiency-based and subject to applicable FMCSA requirements. Successful completion of the applicable BTW requirements is submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry as required.
PASSENGER VEHICLE PRE-TRIP PREPARATION & PRACTICE
Applicants may select additional preparation and hands-on practice focused on identifying and reviewing the applicable components of the passenger vehicle used for the Texas DPS CDL skills test.
BASIC VEHICLE CONTROL SKILLS PRACTICE
Additional hands-on practice is available for applicants who want more time preparing for the applicable Basic Vehicle Control Skills portion of the Texas DPS CDL skills test.
ROAD SKILLS PRACTICE & EVALUATION
Applicants may select additional road skills practice and evaluation using an appropriate passenger vehicle.
PASSENGER VEHICLE RENTAL FOR TEXAS DPS TESTING
Qualifying passenger vehicle rental is available for eligible applicants taking the applicable Texas DPS CDL skills test.
Vehicle rental is subject to availability, eligibility requirements, scheduling, and applicable rental fees.
Services are individually available and subject to their respective pricing, scheduling, eligibility, and regulatory requirements.
Why Choose Get Your CDL Quick?
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Serving Texas CDL applicants since 1999
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Commercial test vehicles available for qualifying Texas DPS CDL skills tests
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Family-owned and customer-focused
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Efficient CDL preparation designed to make the most of your time
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Affordable, individually available services
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Flexible scheduling options
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Retest support options available
HOW TO GET STARTED WITH YOUR
PASSENGER (P) ENDORSEMENT
1. Determine Your Passenger Endorsement Requirements
Make sure a Passenger (P) Endorsement is appropriate for the type of commercial passenger vehicle you intend to operate and determine the applicable CDL class and Texas DPS requirements.
2. Obtain the Appropriate Texas Commercial Learner Permit (CLP)
Complete the applicable Texas DPS knowledge examinations and other requirements necessary to obtain the appropriate CLP with the Passenger (P) endorsement.
3. Complete Applicable ELDT Requirements
First-time Passenger (P) Endorsement applicants are subject to federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements. Applicable ELDT must be completed through providers listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry.
ELDT Theory is completed separately through an independent registered Theory provider. Get Your CDL Quick provides applicable ELDT Behind-the-Wheel Range and Road services for eligible applicants.
4. Choose the Services You Need
Based on your experience and preparation needs, select from individually available services such as passenger vehicle pre-trip preparation and practice, Basic Vehicle Control Skills practice, road skills practice and evaluation, applicable ELDT Behind-the-Wheel services, and passenger vehicle rental.
5. Take Your Texas DPS CDL Skills Test
After satisfying the applicable CLP holding period, ELDT requirements, and other eligibility requirements, schedule your Texas DPS CDL skills test and make arrangements for an appropriate qualifying passenger vehicle.
NEED A PASSENGER VEHICLE FOR YOUR DPS TEST?
Get Your CDL Quick offers qualifying passenger vehicle rentals for eligible applicants taking their Texas DPS CDL skills test.
Call (469) 332-7188 to discuss available Passenger (P) Endorsement services, vehicle rental, and scheduling.
PASSENGER (P) ENDORSEMENT FAQS
Q: Do I need a CDL for a church bus or shuttle van?
A: It depends on the vehicle.
A CDL with the appropriate Passenger (P) Endorsement is generally required when operating a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more people, including the driver. CDL requirements may also apply based on the vehicle's weight and type of operation.
The fact that a vehicle is called a church bus, shuttle, or passenger van does not by itself determine the licensing requirements. Applicants should verify the requirements for the specific vehicle they intend to operate.
Q: How long does it take to add a Passenger (P) Endorsement?
A: Completion time varies based on your current CDL status, Commercial Learner Permit (CLP), applicable ELDT requirements, preparation, proficiency, selected services, and Texas DPS appointment availability.
Applicants adding a Passenger (P) Endorsement to an existing CDL are generally required to obtain the appropriate CLP and hold it for at least 14 days before taking the applicable CDL skills test.
Get Your CDL Quick offers individually available services designed to help applicants prepare efficiently. Individual completion and testing timelines cannot be guaranteed.
Q: Can I add a Passenger (P) Endorsement to my existing CDL?
A: Yes. Qualified Class A and Class B CDL holders may add a Passenger (P) Endorsement by satisfying the applicable Texas DPS and federal requirements.
First-time Passenger (P) Endorsement applicants are generally subject to federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)requirements.
The class of CDL and any applicable restrictions will determine the types of passenger vehicles you are authorized to operate.
Q: Do I also need a School Bus (S) Endorsement?
A: A School Bus (S) Endorsement is required when operating a school bus in an operation for which the endorsement is required. School bus applicants must also satisfy the applicable Passenger (P) Endorsement requirements.
Get Your CDL Quick offers individually available services for eligible applicants pursuing Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements, including applicable ELDT Behind-the-Wheel services, skills practice and evaluation, and qualifying vehicle rental for the Texas DPS CDL skills test.
Additional federal and Texas requirements apply to School Bus (S) Endorsement applicants.
Country Star Pecos Hurley Chose Get Your CDL Quick!
FROM THE STAGE TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT
We were honored to welcome Pecos Hurley, frontman of country-rock band Pecos & The Rooftops, to Get Your CDL Quick!
Pecos & The Rooftops have built a loyal following with their distinctive blend of Texas country and rock, led by Pecos' unmistakable vocals and honest songwriting. Their breakout hit, “This Damn Song,” has earned multi-Platinum RIAA certification and hundreds of millions of streams.
But in 2025, Pecos decided to add another accomplishment to his list—his Commercial Driver License.
After earning his Class A CDL, Pecos returned to Get Your CDL Quick on November 25, 2025, as he worked toward adding his Passenger (P) Endorsement.
For Pecos, getting a CDL wasn't about leaving the stage or changing careers. It was about adding another useful skill and having the ability to get behind the wheel of the tour bus when needed while traveling on the road.
WHY GET YOUR CDL QUICK?
Professional drivers, business owners, municipal employees, individuals pursuing new careers—and even touring musicians—come to us with different goals and different levels of experience.
That's why Get Your CDL Quick offers individually available CDL preparation and related services, including applicable skills practice and evaluation, ELDT Behind-the-Wheel services, and qualifying commercial vehicle rentals for Texas DPS CDL skills testing.
Applicants can select the services appropriate for their individual licensing requirements, experience, and preparation needs.
We're proud that Pecos chose Get Your CDL Quick as part of his CDL journey.
Pecos, thank you for trusting us along the way. We'll be cheering you on—from the stage to the driver's seat.
Passenger Bus Rentals
Just need a passenger bus to rent to test at the TXDPS, no problem! We rent passenger bus for the TXDPS commercial driver license tests. From renting a passenger bus to being professionally trained to pass the new modernized pre-trip inspection, four (4) backing maneuvers, and the road test, we've got you covered.
Passenger Bus Rentals
We offer passenger bus rentals for the Texas Department of Public Safety CDL tests. Our passenger buses are equipped to assist you in mastering the pretip, backing, and road tests.
Expert Instructors
Learn from our team of expert instructors who are knowledgeable and dedicated to preparing you for success in obtaining your CDL passing the new modernized pre-trip inspection. They provide personalized training to suit your needs.
Flexible Schedules
We understand the importance of flexibility in your passenger bus CDL training. That's why we offer flexible schedules to accommodate your busy lifestyle and commitments.