CDL License for Military and Veterans
There are several programs available to active duty military personnel and military veterans to assist them in obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL). Some of...
Disqualifying Criminal Offenses for Hazardous Materials Endorsement
List of Disqualifying Criminal Offenses for Hazardous Materials Endorsement If you need a hazardous materials (H) endorsement on your commercial driver's license (CDL), please check...
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Disqualifying Offenses
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Disqualifying Offenses The following is a list and descriptions of commercial driver's license (CDL) disqualifying criminal offenses that will prevent you...
CDL License Classifications
CDL License Classifications: The Federal standard requires States to issue a CDL license to drivers according to the following CDL license classifications: Class A --...
Commercial Motor Vehicle Groups
When a person applies for a CDL, that person must pass the knowledge and skills tests for the commercial motor vehicle groups they wish to...

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CDL Pre-Trip Inspection: Tank Vehicles
Tank vehicles have special items that you need to check. The following is a list of items that must be checked on the CDL Pre-Trip...
CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Double Triple Trailers
The following is list of items that must be checked while conducting a CDL pre trip inspection double triple trailers. Additional information for CDL Pre...
CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Coach/Transit Bus
Additional CDL Pre Trip Inspection Information for Coach/Transit Bus The following is a list of additional items that the driver must check during the CDL...
CDL Pre Trip Inspection Trailer
The following is a list of items that the driver must check during the CDL pre trip inspection trailer. This pre trip inspection is required...
CDL Pre-Trip Inspection External Cab
The following is a list of items that the driver must check during the CDL pre trip inspection external cab, including passenger bus/tractor-trailer. CDL Pre...
CDL Pre Trip Inspection Engine Compartment
The following is a list of items that the driver must check during the CDL pre trip inspection engine compartment while the engine is off....
CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Cab Check Engine Start
The following is information that is required for your commercial driver's license CDL pre-trip inspection cab check engine start. CDL Pre Trip Inspection Cab Check...
CDL Pre-Trip Inspection: Brake Check
CDL Pre Trip Inspection: Brake Check The following is a list of items and components that must be checked by the driver during the CDL...