The only difference between a commercial motor vehicle requiring a CDL and one that does not is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, which is assigned by the manufacturer and posted on the VIN plates of most vehicles. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration defines a CMV requiring a CDL as Such in 383.5 Commercial motor vehicle (CMV)means a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle- (a) Has a gross combination weight rating of 11,794 kilograms or more (26,001 pounds or more) inclusive of a towed unit(s) with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds); or (b) Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 11,794 or more kilograms (26,001 pounds or more); or (c) Is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver; or (d) Is of any size and is used in the transportation of hazardous materials as defined in this section.
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A valid drivers license and a DOT medical card.
Commercial Drivers Licence, Restricted Drivers Licence
To get a commercial drivers license, unfortunately for you, you must be 21 years old. It seems you have a while to wait, but maybe you can work on a career plan while you are waiting.
A commercial drivers license is a drivers license to drive vehicles which have a vehicle weight rating of 26,001 lb or more for commercial use, or transports quantities of hazardous materials. It is also required for vehicles that are designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver You can locate more information regarding a CDL (commercial drivers license) at www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration-licensing/cdl/cdl.htm.
To see a sample commercial drivers license test, go to the forums that people have these discussions. Links are always present there to find old ones available.
No. Federal states that if you have a CDL in one state, you cannot have any other drivers license in any other state.
No, you need an actual Class B Commercial Drivers License.