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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

Getting your CDIP—regardless of where you choose to apply for your Class B Commercial Driver’s License , you must first apply for your Commercial Driver’s Instruction Permit (CDIP). A CDIP will allow you to drive along with a CDL holder (of the appropriate vehicle class) in the passenger seat to receive instruction and practice your driving skills. Be sure to bring the following when you go to apply for your CDIP: Your Louisiana driver’s license Physical, medical, and visual examination fo... Read More