CDL Training

A commercial driver's license doesn't renew itself, and the consequences of letting it lapse are more severe than most drivers expect. There's no grace period for an expired medical certificate — the moment it lapses, you're considered unqualified to operate a CMV. Add in...

If you're applying for a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time, or upgrading from Class B to Class A, you'll run into the Entry-Level Driver Training rule before you can take your skills test. Many applicants assume ELDT means a...

Making the military to CDL transition in 2026 puts you ahead of most applicants from day one. Your training is real. Your driving hours are documented. Federal law recognizes both. Under 49 CFR Part 383.77, qualifying veterans can skip the CDL skills test entirely and move straight...

Getting a CDL involves both federal requirements and state-specific rules that vary in ways that matter for your timeline, costs, and documentation. The federal government sets the baseline — no state can require less — but states set their own fees, testing procedures, and...

Choosing a CDL school is a bigger decision than most new drivers realize. The wrong choice — a program that doesn't meet FMCSA's Entry-Level Driver Training requirements, charges excessive fees, or produces poor training quality — costs you time, money, and potentially requires repeating...

The CDL written test — formally called the General Knowledge test — is the first exam in the CDL process. You must pass it to get your Commercial Learner's Permit, which you need before any behind-the-wheel training or skills test can happen. Skipping serious...