California Commercial Drivers License - CDL in CA

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In this video you'll learn the requirements to receive your CDL in the state of California.

A commercial driver license is a license issued in accordance with Federal Regulations that allows an individual to operate a commercial vehicle. Federal regulations require that an applicant be 18 years or older to apply for a commercial driver license (CDL) and be issued a commercial instruction permit.

You must be at least 21 years old to drive a commercial vehicle across state lines (also known as interstate commerce) in addition you must be 21 in order to haul hazardous materials. You may drive for hire within California if you are 18 years of age or older and do not engage in interstate commerce activities.

To apply for a commercial permit, you will need to:

Visit a DMV office

Complete a California Commercial Driver License Application form DL 44C.

Complete a 10 Year History Record Check form (DL 939)

Give a thumb print

Have your picture taken

Provide verification of your social security number. It will be verified with the Social Security Administration while you are in the office.

Verify your birth date and legal presence (you may use your California driver license)

Pay the application fee for a 5-year license

Pass a vision exam

Submit a completed Medical Examination Report form DL 51.

Pass the traffic laws and sign tests for the class of vehicle you will drive. You have three chances to pass the test.

Once you have passed your tests, you will be issued a permit. You can only drive with a person who has a valid California driver license in the class of license that your permit is for and is the specific age required for that class of license.

To apply for your commercial driver license you will need to:

Call a DMV CDL office and make an appointment for a driving test.

Bring the type of vehicle for the class you want to drive

Pass a pre-trip inspection (You have three chances to pass the pre-trip)

Pass a skills and driving test (You have three chances to pass the skills and driving test)

OR - Submit to DMV a Certificate of Driving Skill (DL 170) if your employer is authorized by

DMV to issue such certificates. Both you and your employer sign this form.

The CDL knowledge tests includes:

The general knowledge test, taken by all applicants.

The passenger transport test, taken by all bus driver applicants.

The air brakes test, which you must take if your vehicle has air brakes, including air over hydraulic brakes

The combination vehicles test, which is required if you want to drive combination vehicles.

The hazardous materials test is required if you want to haul hazardous materials as defined

In order to obtain this endorsement you are also required to pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check.

The tank vehicle test, required if you want to haul any liquid or gaseous materials in a tank

The doubles test is required if you want to pull double trailers.

Skills Tests

If you pass the required knowledge test(s), you can take the CDL skills tests. There are three types of general skills that will be tested: pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving.

You must take these tests in the type of vehicle for which you wish to be licensed. Any vehicle that has components marked or labeled cannot be used for the pre-trip inspection test

After you pass your driving test or submit your certificate, you will be issued an interim license valid for 90 days until you receive your new photo license in the mail.

Double check your address before you leave DMV and tell the DMV representative if you have moved or if your address is incorrect. If you have not received your license after 60 days, call 1-800-777-0133 to check the status. Have your interim license with you to provide information when requested.

To help you prepare for the exam and provide you with the skills required to get your CDL there are a variety of trucking schools that can help. Click the link in the description below to get a list of CDL training schools in the state of California.