How to Get Your CDL Drivers License

In today's unstable economy, it seems people are looking high and low for a steady job. By getting a CDL (or commercial drivers license)you'll have access to thousands of CDL driver jobs in the trucking industry that not only pay well, but offer benefits, flexible hours, and a secure job opportunity.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• a current drivers license
• a social security card
• fill out an application
• pass the required knowledge and vision tests
• pay the CDL fees.
• Schedule, take, and pass CDL skills test

1. Show your driver license.

2. Take and pass all examinations that apply to your license class and endorsement requirements (this differs depending on which state you are getting your CDL license in).

3. Show proof of social security number.

4. Meet driver record eligibility requirements as determined by the State.

5. Fill out an application including certifications.

6. Before a CDL Temporary Instruction Permit is issued, you must pass the required knowledge and vision tests.

7. Pay the CDL fees

8. Schedule, take, and pass your CDL skills test (this differs according to which state you are getting your CDL license in).

Tips & Warnings

• By 2014 there will be an estimated shortage of 340,000 truckers. So by getting a CDL it will give you access to literally thousands of CDL driver jobs
• Carriers are constantly looking for qualified drivers to join their team. Do your research and find out which ones offer the best signing bonuses, benefits, etc.
• Be completely upfront with carriers with past run ins with the law (tickets, jail time etc.) They will always do a background check and if you are dishonest you will be immediately disqualified while if you are honest, they'll be able to work with you.

Resources

• CDL driver jobs