License: Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

Commercial Drivers Licenses are issued by state departments but are similar from state to state, since the minimum requirements of the licenses and endorsements are set centrally. For more information contact the state DMV or https://cms.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license/how-do-i-get-commercial-drivers-license.

  • Stand-alone license
  • State exam required
  • No education required
  • No continuing education requirement
  • No experience required
  • No criminal record requirements
  • Vision test required
  • Licensure by endorsement is available for military and spouses
License information updated 07/19/2019