Latest Driving & DMV Information Aug 2014

If you want to be issued a commercial driver’s license P endorsement (CDL) in the State of Utah, there is special training that you must receive. You must also submit a medical certificate, take a written test, and then apply in person for the license at any office of the Utah Department of Public Safety Works (DPS). Since 9186, it has been illegal to have more than one license. You have to choose between having either a regular license or a commercial license. You can only have state of issu... Read More

A Class A Commercial Driver’s License is vital to drive any vehicle with a total vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or higher, including towed units that weigh 10,000 pounds or more. Class A vehicles consist of mostly semi-trailer trucks (also known as tractor trailers) carrying freight or other vehicles. They are recognizable as the large trucks with cargo several car lengths long, carrying materials or other cars. People that hold a Class A license are also authorized to operate ... Read More

In the state of Maryland , the US Patriot Act of 2001 requires several standards be held, in the issuance of CDL licenses with HAZMAT endorsements. This includes, but is not limited to background checks, fingerprint processing, as well as additional knowledge. Skills Test The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) will often waive the CDL skills test requirements for veterans. This is situations where they have been honorably discharged within the past year. They will also waive it for .... Read More

For holders of a commercial driver’s license (CDL), the hazardous materials endorsement (represented by the letter “H” on the CDL) allows the handling of at least 9 classes of products posing a risk to safety, health and property while in transportation. The relatively high level of risk and potential consequences involved makes these hazardous materials regulated by both federal and state governments. One way this is regulated is the requiring of Endorsement H for all commercial vehicle dri... Read More

In the State of Pennsylvania , one must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) for many different types of commercial transportation endeavors. In order to transport passengers, you need a Class C license with different endorsements, depending on the type of vehicle you intend to operate. We will give an overview of that. If you intend to drive a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more, including the driver, then you need to obtain a Class C license. In addition to obtaining the Class C Li... Read More