Yeah, unless you have access to a truck to take the test in, you'll need to go through a school. From what I know, you actually get your license through the school. You go through their course (think it's about 2-3 weeks) and then take a final test and you get your license from that. Most of them have some sort of job placement deal. Or some of the trucking companies have their own schools as well. Later, QD.