CDL License Programs and Assistance for Military 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 Disqualification for loss of driving privileges. A driver is disqualified for the duration of the driver's loss of his/her...
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 (CMV) Groups
Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Groups As Established By FHWA (Section 383.91) Note: Certain types of vehicles, such as passenger and double/triples, will require an endorsement....

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CDL Pre-Trip Inspection: Tank Vehicles
Additional CDL Pre Trip Inspection Information for Tank Vehicles Tank vehicles have special items that you need to check. Tank vehicles come in many types...
CDL Pre-Trip Inspection: Double/Triple Trailers
Additional Pre Trip Inspection Information for Double/Triple Trailers The following is list of items that must be checked while conducting a pre trip inspection on...
CDL Pre-Trip Inspection: Coach/Transit Bus
Additional CDL Pre Trip Inspection Information for Coach/Transit Bus The following is a list of items that the driver must check during the pre trip...
CDL Pre-Trip Inspection: Trailer
CDL Pre Trip Inspection: Trailer The following is a list of items that the driver must check during the pre trip inpection of the trailer....
CDL Pre-Trip Inspection: External Cab
CDL Pre Trip Inspection: External Cab (Passenger Bus/Truck/Tractor) The following is a list of items that the driver must check during the pre trip inspection...
Pre-Trip Inspection: Engine Compartment
CDL Pre-Trip Inspection - ENGINE COMPARTMENT (ENGINE OFF) The following is a list of items that the driver must check during the pre trip inspection...
CDL Pre-Trip Inspection: Cab Check/Engine Start
CDL Pre Trip Inspection: Cab Check/Engine Start Clutch/Gearshift Depress the clutch. Place the gearshift lever in neutral (or park, for automatic transmissions). Start the engine,...
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 pre...