Commercial Driver’s License Archives

Learn how to get a CDL in New York, including eligibility requirements, Commercial Learner Permit steps, Entry Level Driver Training, endorsements, testing, and license renewal.

July 21, 2026

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An Aspiring Truck Driver’s Guide to Getting a CDL in New York

If your goal is to become a professional tractor-trailer driver, earning a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) is the first step. A Class ...

New Hampshire has joined a $7.9 million FMCSA pilot program aimed at improving CDL conviction reporting, strengthening enforcement, and increasing awareness of anti-masking laws.

July 17, 2026

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New Hampshire Selected for FMCSA Pilot Program to Strengthen CDL Enforcement

New Hampshire has been selected to participate in a federally funded pilot program designed to strengthen the enforcement of commercial driver’s license (CDL) regulations ...

Learn the Virginia CDL requirements, including permit testing, Entry Level Driver Training, age restrictions, endorsements, documentation requirements, and CDL skills testing.

June 18, 2026

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Virginia CDL Requirements from Permit to Skills Test

Many new drivers think the hardest part of getting a CDL is passing the road test. In reality, the process starts long before test ...

Learn what Illinois drivers need to know before getting a CDL, including permit requirements, training rules, endorsements, restrictions, testing requirements, and licensing steps.

June 5, 2026

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What Illinois Drivers Need to Know Before Getting A CDL

Getting a Commercial Driver’s License is one of the first steps toward starting a trucking career. Whether your goal is driving locally, running regional ...

July 16, 2025

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New Scholarship Opportunities for CDL Training at Lake Michigan College

Lake Michigan College (LMC) is making waves in Southwest Michigan with a newly established $100,000 scholarship fund aimed at supporting short-term, non-credit training programs. ...

June 13, 2025

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$90 Million Available for CDL Training in 2025

FMCSA Updates Funding Program for CDL Training The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced the availability of nearly $90 million in grants ...

May 19, 2025

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What Every CDL Driver Should Know Before Hauling Double Trailers

For many truck drivers, hauling double trailers—or “doubles”—can be a smart way to boost income and expand skills. But it’s not just about hooking ...

May 8, 2025

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Urgent Deadline for Truckers to Renew DOT Physicals Approaching

Truck drivers who underwent their DOT physicals in Houston have until Saturday, May 10, 2025, to secure a new medical certificate. Missing this deadline ...

April 9, 2025

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OOIDA Urges Lawmakers to Adopt Stronger Truck Driver Training Standards

While obtaining a cosmetology license in Missouri requires 1,500 hours of training, some truck driving schools in the state offer commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) ...

Thinking about getting your CDL? Certain factors, like medical conditions, driving history, or criminal records, could disqualify you. Learn what might prevent you from obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License and how to stay eligible for a trucking career.

February 20, 2025

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Disqualifications That Could Stop You from Getting a CDL

Starting a career as a commercial truck driver begins with securing your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). However, specific factors can prevent you from earning ...