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Are you tired of working the same 9 to 5 everyday at the same company? Are you bored of sitting at your desk staring at a computer screen? Looking for an exciting new career that allows you to experience new places? Then getting your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is something that might be right for you! With a plethora of job prospects and opportunities to transport a variety of things, getting your CDL can be a boon to revitalizing your career. An interesting aspect of getting your... Read More

An endorsement is essentially an additional certification that you can add on to your general Commercial Driver’s License. While a normal CDL authorizes the user to operate certain commercial vehicles, it does not authorize him to operate all commercial vehicles under all conditions. This is where the endorsements make a significant difference. There are certain endorsements that certify you to transport hazardous materials (endorsement H ) and others that certify you to transport many pas... Read More

Do I Need One? You will need to apply for a Class A Commercial Driver’s License if you plan to drive any combination of vehicles with a combined gross weight of 26,001 lbs. or more, and the vehicles being towed have a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 lbs. or more. Getting Started To obtain your Ohio Class A Commercial Driver’s License, you must first apply for your Commercial Driver’s Instruction Permit (CDIP).You’ll have to be at least 18 years of age (be aware that some employers have... Read More

Is a Commercial Driver’s License Right for You? Even though the state of the U.S. economy is somewhat dismal, there are areas that are still teeming with potential. One of these booming industries is the industry of transportation. No matter the state of the economic climate, businesses in all parts of the U.S. need to move their goods throughout the country and are willing to pay substantial amounts to do so. This license will give you the opportunity to travel while making a good living. A... Read More

Commercial vehicle drivers are always in high demand because goods always need to be transported from one area of the country to another. Therefore having a commercial driver’s license can be an exciting asset to possess in today’s economy, as the commercial trucking industry still has many jobs to fill. Not only is acquiring a CDL a low-cost investment, it has a high potential for job security and a competitive salary regardless of the economic climate. If earning your class C CDL license... Read More