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No, you cannot. Canada is part of the ICC, and shares commercial driver information with the American FMCSA. If you try obtaining a US licence while possessing a Canadian one, or vice versa, they'll find out about it. By the way, "CDL" is a term exclusive to the US.. Canada uses a different system. Class 1 is the equivalent to a Class A CDL, Class 2 is equivalent to a Class B, and I believe Class 3 is for buses and such.

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For a Canadian truck driver driving into the US, their Class 1 license is valid here. It is even possible for a Canadian Class 1 driver to get hired on with a US company and not have to get a US CDL. However, if you are a Canadian citizen living in the US, in order to get a CDL and become employed as a CDL driver in the US, you must have a valid green card and work visa and be an established permanent resident of the state you're residing in.

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Yes....take your passport with you.

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It is possible, yes.

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Can you drive truck in Canada on a US CDL?

Yes. You could even be employed by a Canadian motor carrier, if you so wished. Canadian Class 1 licenced drivers can drive for US motor carriers, as can Mexicans with their equivalent licence to a Class A CDL. If you're going into Canada, bring your passport with you. If you have a spread axle trailer, don't go into any province other than Ontario.


How much money does a cdl driver make in Canada?

It will vary depending on the specifics of the job, the company, and how much experience the driver has. Not all Class 1/2/3/etc. jobs (Canada does not have the CDL) are going to be the same.


Do you need cdl to drive semi for farmer in indiana?

Depends. If it is a registered farm vehicle, you are a direct (W2) employee of that farmer (or an immediate family member of the farmer), and you're operating that vehicle solely within a 150 mile radius of that farm, then a CDL is not required - registered farm vehicles are regulated by the state, rather than the FMCSA. The state may require an upgraded non-CDL license - you'll have to inquire with the Indiana DMV about this.


What is the cdl wight limit?

There isn't one.


Can the Colorado DMV revoke a Texas drivers license?

The only way it could be mandated is if you have a CDL. If you don't have one, they can't, although they can send a request to the DMV in Texas to do so. Whether or not Texas complies is up to them. Additionally, the Department of Revenue (it's not the DMV in Colorado) can suspend your driving privilege in the state of Colorado, meaning you won't be permitted to drive in the state of Colorado.

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Can Canadian cdl driver work for US trucking company?

CDL is a term exclusive to the United States - in Canada, it's Class 1, Class 2, etc. Yes, they can be employed by a US trucking company. So can a Mexican truck driver.


What is paid cdl training and how do I do it?

If you are looking for paid cdl training there are several things you need to consider before you run out and sign on the dotted line. Paid cdl training is training provided by a trucking company in exchange for a commitment to work for that trucking company for a period of time. The trucking company will provide paid cdl training at no cost to you as long as you fulfill this obligation.


Can you list the benefits and disadvantages of company sponsored CDL training?

you will learn at this website... If a trucking job is right for you If you qualify to become a trucker The different ways to get your CDL training The different types of trucking jobs available Which trucking jobs pays the most money How to choose a trucking company How to keep your relationship in tact as a trucker The pro's and Con's about trucking Trucking companies that are hiring new drivers


What certification is required to pursue a Trucking Career?

You must obtain a CDL (Commercial Driving License). No company will allow you to drive a tractor trailer without a CDL because it is against the law. You can google truck driving schools to look into obtaining your CDL. Many trucking companies will pay your way through CDL school if you go to work for them. can me and my husbango to school together and what companey will traing and hire us


What is the average salary for a CDL truck driver job?

There are many different pay scales for a CDL truck driver. Much of the pay debate will depend upon whether you do long trips or day trips, drive your own truck or drive a company truck, or the basic contract between you and the trucking company for which you are employed.


Do Laplace have company who pay for CDL training program's?

Yes, in fact, many trucking companies pay for their new employees CDL training programs.


What do I need to know to get started in a career in trucking?

www.swifttruckingjobs.com will help you learn what is needed in order to start a career in trucking. Swift Trucking will help you, for example, find a school where you can learn how to drive a truck, so you can get your CDL. The first step in getting started in a career of trucking is to enroll in a trucking program. You will have to take a training course in not only the driving aspects but safety as well. When completing the course you will then have to apply for a CDL license in order to drive a big truck.


How do you start a trucking company in Colorado?

Get a CDL, buy a truck. Of course, it helps to have experience in the industry and a knowledge of what you're doing, but, if you just go for broke, you'll have started a trucking company. Can't guarantee it'll be a successful one.


Can you get a CDL Trucking job with a drug felony?

It won't be easy.


Can a felon get a cdl trucking license in North Carolina?

Yes


What is the fee to get a cdl permit?

It costs roughly $150 to get your CDL. If you go to a trucking school there are many companies that will pay for not only your CDL but your school as well.


If cdl driver had accident How long must he wait to get hired by trucking company?

That depends on the company. Some companies may hire him tomorrow. Some may not hire him for several years.