A state-issued federal license required to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) over 26,000 lbs, vehicles carrying 16+ passengers, or hazmat vehicles for commercial purposes.
Licensing
CDL classes, endorsements
8 terms
A federal permit allowing individuals to practice driving commercial motor vehicles under direct CDL holder supervision while training to obtain their full CDL.
The highest class of Commercial Driver's License, required to operate combination vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001+ pounds where the towed vehicle exceeds 10,000 pounds GVWR.
A Commercial Driver's License required to operate single vehicles with GVWR of 26,001+ pounds, or such vehicles towing trailers not exceeding 10,000 pounds GVWR.
A Commercial Driver's License for vehicles under 26,001 lbs GVWR designed to transport 16+ passengers (including driver) or carry placarded hazardous materials.
Federal FMCSA training standard required for first-time Class A/B CDL applicants, CDL upgrades, and certain endorsements, mandating completion with registered providers before testing.
A CDL endorsement (code H) required to transport hazardous materials that require DOT placarding under federal regulations.
A CDL endorsement (code N) required to drive any commercial vehicle that transports liquid or gaseous materials in bulk tanks with individual capacity over 119 gallons and aggregate capacity of 1,000+ gallons.