CDL License Program

Apprenticeships & On-The-Job Training
  • Step 1: Get a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP)
  • (Costs vary by state)
  • Get a Commercial Driver’s License Manual from your state’s driver license agency. The manual may be available online.
  • Study commercial driving requirements and laws. There is a 50-question knowledge test, and you must answer 80% correctly to get a CLP.
  • Complete a medical examination to get a Medical Exam Report Form & Medical Examiner’s Certification Form, which you must submit to apply for a CLP. To find a certified medical examiner, search by city and state or zip code here. Costs vary by provider.
  • Submit the state CLP application, fee, and required documents at the driver’s license agency. (The fee for a CLP varies widely, from no cost to $78.)
  • Complete and pass the vision test and CDL knowledge exam.
Check the state you reside in for your CDL LIcense App
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