The CDL handbook is provided free of charge by the DMV.
at the dmv
Your licence will be suspended, and, if having that CDL was an essential part of your job, welcome to the unemployment line.
Air brakes have absolutely nothing to do with determining whether or not a vehicle requires a CDL.
Yes. Getting a CDL won't be a problem. Finding someone who'll hire you with a felony is where your challenge lies.
CDL training courses are not that expensive. In the state of NY the cost to take the test is $35.00. Most companies hiring will pay for the fees associated with obtaining a CDL.
No.
At the present there are no listings for truck driving jobs in NY,this industry has been hit hard by the recession.
You can buy one, you just can't operate it.
If the commercial vehicle requires a CDL to drive it, you do.
Have the required medical exam and take the test results to DMV.
Yes, but you can't drive it.
No. Just to drive it (if it requires a CDL - not all trucks considered commercial require one).