CDL

CDL Federal and Medical Requirements

You need to understand the minimum Federal and State CDL requirements to get a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) or Commercial Driver’s License.  The Federal CDL requirements apply to all U.S. states and exist to create minimum standards for licensing drivers. Depending on where you live, your state may have additional requirements. Minimum Requirements for CDL […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jul 26, 2021

Types of CDL Licenses – Class A vs Class B vs Class C

A CDL can have 3 license classifications; Class A, B, or C. Each type of classification can be used to drive specific types of heavy vehicles or to transport certain goods like, for example, hazardous materials, or to carry passengers. In this article, we’ll outline the steps you need to know about the difference between […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jul 26, 2021

How to Get a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in 2021

What Is a Commercial Driver’s License? A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is the driver’s license required to operate a commercial vehicle in the United States. Large, heavy, or placarded vehicles such as trucks, tractor-trailers, trailer-combinations, and flatbeds are all considered commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). To drive each different CMV, you may be required to obtain […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jul 26, 2021