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Obtaining A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

You must have a valid CDL to operate: Any motor vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more. Any vehicle that is designed to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver. Any vehicle transporting hazardous material and is required to be placarded in accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 172, Subpart F.   Helpful Links: U.S. DOT Medical certificate CDL Instruction Permit Guidelines IdentificationRequirementsChart 2005 CDL Main Manual To find out which locations offers specific services, please view the CDL Driver's License offices locations page    Please refer to the Third Party Testers  list for locations that offer the CDL skills test.