CDL Requirements

Understand FMCSA requirements to get your CDL

New Federal Training Requirements

As of February 2022, drivers whom

  • are getting a CDL for the first time
  • are upgrading an existing CDL
  • or getting a School Bus, Passenger, or Hazardous endorsement

must complete certified, Entry Level Driver Training

Learn about the new ELDT training requirements from the FMSCA

How To Get Your CDL

Step 1

Get instant access to your online CDL and endorsements training with TruckerTraining

Step 2

Pass your online training exams with a score of 80% and proof of training will be submitted instantly to the federal registry

Step 3

Pass the CDL Knowledge Exam (written test) at your local DMV to obtain your CDL Learner’s Permit

Step 4

Use TruckerTraining’s included Skills Test training to help you pass your Skills Exam (vehicle exam) at your local testing center

Step 5

Collect your CDL from your local DMV and get hired FAST using our free placement service

Which CDL Do I Need?

CDL Class Requirements and Exams

Class A

Certified to drive a combination vehicle with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or MORE pounds and if the trailer(s) has a GVWR of 10,001 or more pounds.

Jobs & Salaries

Local (home daily), Regional (home weekly), OTR (out 2 + weeks)

Estimated Depending on City & State

Heavy Equipment (specialized)

Annual Salary $60,00 to $150,000

Car Transport (specialized)

Annual Salary $73,00 to $120,000

Dry Bulk (specialized)

Liquid Bulk (specialized)

 Annual Salary $54,00 to $120,000

Refrigerated (refer)

Annual Salary $52,00 to $80,000

LTL (less than truck load)

Intermodal (containers)

Flatbed

Annual Salary $48,00 to $72,000

Over the Road (OTR) 

Annual Salary $48,000 to $62,000

Class B

Certified to drive a single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more.

Jobs & Salaries

Local (home daily), Regional (home weekly), OTR (out 2 + weeks)

Estimated Depending on City & State

Refrigerated (refer)

Annual Salary $52,000 to $80,000

LTL (less than truck load)

Annual Salary $48,000 to $72,000

Grocery Store Delivery

Annual Salary $38,000 to $80,000

Dump Truck

Cement Truck

Annual Salary $38,000 to $60,000

Local Pick-up and Delivery (straight truck)

Annual Salary $41,000 to $53,000

Passenger Bus

Average Salary $28,000 to $42,000

Class B Passenger/School

Certified to drive a bus that can carry 16 or more passengers. School bus drivers are required to get a school bus endorsement.

Jobs & Salaries

Local (home daily), Regional (home weekly), OTR (out 2 + weeks)

Estimated Depending on City & State

Work for:

  • Independent School Districts
  • Contracted Private Pupil Transport Companies,     

 

Annual Salary $29,000 to $43,000

Monthly Salary $2,417 to $3,583

Hourly Rate $14.00 to $21.00

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