Yes. You'll need a vehicle to road test in for the upgrade.
You need a basic drivers licence before you can upgrade to a CDL. The class of the basic operator's permit varies by state - in some states, it may be Class C, while others will have different classifications for it.
You can obtain a CDL class B license at your local DMV. To obtain a CDL class B license you are required to take several tests before obtaining your license.
License fees vary from state to state - you'll have to inquire with your state's DMV on this, as I do not know what your state is.
DPA indicates that the licence holder possesses a Class D licence (non-CDL licence classes vary by state, but "D" is normally a standard drivers licence) with a learner's permit to train to upgrade to a Class A CDL.
Before you can become a class c driver, you must have your cdl license. The cdl license is given to you by the state you live in.
Yes.
A commercial driver's license is required by law in order to drive a truck. Hence owners of regular driver's license will need to pass additional tests which will upgrade their license from private to CDL. Some States issue learner's permit for behind-the-wheel training on public highways as long as the learner's permit holder is accompanied by someone with a valid CDL for the class and type of vehicle being operated.
As far as I can remember, the only additional written test you'd be required to take at the DMV would be Combination Vehicles. However, if you wanted to upgrade your license without having to go through a driving school/CDL course, you've had to get a BPA license (Class B license, learner's permit for Class A) first to be able to train in a Class A vehicle. You would have to find someone certified to be a Class A instructor (usually through a company), and a company which would allow you to both train in their vehicle and provide you with that vehicle for the hands-on tests you'd be required to take at the DMV (road test, pre-trip, etc.).This is a bit unlikely, and chances are that you will have to go through a complete CDL course, the same as anyone with a Class C/D license does who wishes to upgrade to a Class A. Your local community college can provide you with more information on this.
Yes. In most cases you will need a CDL Class B license because of the weight of the truck. However, if you would be driving a semi with a dump trailer, you would need a CDL Class A license.
CDL Class B
Mexico has its own license classification system. Commercial truck drivers do have to upgrade their license.
To drive a cement truck legally, you need a class B CDL (Commercial Drivers License). At 18, you can apply for a class B CDL.