CDL Tests And General CDL Information

A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is a driver's license required in the United States to operate any type of vehicle which has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 lb (11,793 kg) or more for commercial use, or transports quantities of hazardous materials that require warning placards under Department of Transportation regulations, or that is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver. This includes (but is not limited to) tow trucks, tractor trailers, and buses.

Tuesday, September 14

Preparing For The Commercial Driver's License Test


Anyone who is interested in a career operating a passenger bus, dump truck, tow truck, freight hauling vehicles, or any other large commercial vehicle is legally required to obtain a valid commercial driver's license. These licenses, commonly known as CDL's, have been issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Associated (FMCA) since 1986. Prior to that year, a regular driver's license was considered sufficient to operate a large truck. However, large numbers of catastrophic accidents involving large vehicles eventually made it clear that operating trucks requires special knowledge and training.For people new to this line of work, the CDL exam can seem intimi

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