⭐ Get Your Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and Start Your Career With First Student

Your path to becoming a professional school bus driver starts here.

Whether you’re brand new to CDL licensing or already exploring training options, we’ve built a simple, supportive journey to help you earn your Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and begin paid training with First Student.

🚍 Why the CLP Matters

Before you can drive a school bus, you’ll need a Class B Commercial Learner’s Permit with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements, and in some states an Air Brake restriction lift.

The CLP is the first major step toward:

• Your CDL license
• Full driver certification
• Becoming revenue-ready
• Earning competitive pay with guaranteed hours

We’re here to guide you every step of the way.

📘 Choose Your CLP Training Path

Everyone learns differently. That’s why First Student offers multiple ways to prepare for your permit—choose what works best for you.

🔵 1. Live Virtual CLP Classes (Instructor-Led)