Latest Driving & DMV Information Virginia CDL

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 this article, we’ll go through everything you’re going to want to know about getting a Class C commercial driver’s license (CDL) in Virginia, as well as your Passenger license. Before you even step into the DMV, know there are a few prerequisites: a clean driving record is mandatory; and you must be 18 years or older with a standard Virginia driver’s license; or at least 21 years old to drive a commercial vehicle with hazardous materials, interstate freight, or cross state lines. Along wi... Read More

In order to apply for a new Virginia commercial driver’s license , you should be the age of 18 or over and must exceed all the requirements for a customary Virginia driver’s license. You must be at least 21 years of age in order to carry hazardous materials, drive across state lines in a commercial vehicle or haul throughway freight inside the state. CDL Classes for Every State All states issue licenses in these categories. These class designations are from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Ad... Read More