Choose Class A, B or C and needed endorsements
2026 NATIONAL CLP DIRECTORY
CDL Permit Requirements by State
A Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP)—often called a CDL permit—lets you practice operating a commercial vehicle with a properly qualified CDL holder. Select your state for the licensing agency, application roadmap, test preparation and official resources.
The CDL permit process
Review your state CDL manual and medical rules
Gather identity, residency and lawful-presence documents
Apply with your state licensing agency
Pass the required knowledge tests
Receive the CLP and complete applicable ELDT
Practice with a qualified CDL holder
After at least 14 days, take the CDL skills test
Choose your state CDL guide
Select a state to open its complete CDL permit guide, including eligibility, documents, application steps, medical certification, ELDT, knowledge tests, endorsements, FAQs, official resources and links to that state’s practice tests.
ALAlabamaAlabama Law Enforcement AgencyOpen state guide →AKAlaskaAlaska Division of Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →AZArizonaArizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle DivisionOpen state guide →ARArkansasArkansas Department of Finance and AdministrationOpen state guide →CACaliforniaCalifornia Department of Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →COColoradoColorado Division of Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →CTConnecticutConnecticut Department of Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →DEDelawareDelaware Division of Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →FLFloridaFlorida Department of Highway Safety and Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →GAGeorgiaGeorgia Department of Driver ServicesOpen state guide →HIHawaiiHawaii Department of TransportationOpen state guide →IDIdahoIdaho Transportation DepartmentOpen state guide →ILIllinoisIllinois Secretary of StateOpen state guide →INIndianaIndiana Bureau of Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →IAIowaIowa Department of TransportationOpen state guide →KSKansasKansas Department of Revenue Division of VehiclesOpen state guide →KYKentuckyKentucky State PoliceOpen state guide →LALouisianaLouisiana Office of Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →MEMaineMaine Bureau of Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →MDMarylandMaryland Motor Vehicle AdministrationOpen state guide →MAMassachusettsMassachusetts Registry of Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →MIMichiganMichigan Department of StateOpen state guide →MNMinnesotaMinnesota Driver and Vehicle ServicesOpen state guide →MSMississippiMississippi Department of Public SafetyOpen state guide →MOMissouriMissouri Department of RevenueOpen state guide →MTMontanaMontana Motor Vehicle DivisionOpen state guide →NENebraskaNebraska Department of Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →NVNevadaNevada Department of Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →NHNew HampshireNew Hampshire Division of Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →NJNew JerseyNew Jersey Motor Vehicle CommissionOpen state guide →NMNew MexicoNew Mexico Motor Vehicle DivisionOpen state guide →NYNew YorkNew York State Department of Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →NCNorth CarolinaNorth Carolina Division of Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →NDNorth DakotaNorth Dakota Department of TransportationOpen state guide →OHOhioOhio Bureau of Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →OKOklahomaService OklahomaOpen state guide →OROregonOregon Driver and Motor Vehicle ServicesOpen state guide →PAPennsylvaniaPennsylvania Department of TransportationOpen state guide →RIRhode IslandRhode Island Division of Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →SCSouth CarolinaSouth Carolina Department of Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →SDSouth DakotaSouth Dakota Driver Licensing ProgramOpen state guide →TNTennesseeTennessee Department of Safety and Homeland SecurityOpen state guide →TXTexasTexas Department of Public SafetyOpen state guide →UTUtahUtah Driver License DivisionOpen state guide →VTVermontVermont Department of Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →VAVirginiaVirginia Department of Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →WAWashingtonWashington State Department of LicensingOpen state guide →WVWest VirginiaWest Virginia Division of Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →WIWisconsinWisconsin Division of Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →WYWyomingWyoming Department of Transportation Driver ServicesOpen state guide →DCWashington, D.C.District of Columbia Department of Motor VehiclesOpen state guide →
Which CDL class do you need?
Class A
Combination vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more when the towed vehicle has a GVWR over 10,000 pounds.
Class B
A single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, or one towing a vehicle not over 10,000 pounds GVWR.
Class C
A vehicle outside Class A or B that carries 16 or more occupants including the driver, or placardable hazardous materials.
Non-commercial Class C or Class D classifications and weight limits vary by state. Use your state guide and official driver manual for the controlling definition.
CDL endorsements and common restrictions
| Code | Endorsement | Knowledge test | Skills test | ELDT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | Hazardous Materials | Yes | No | Theory |
| N | Tank Vehicle | Yes | No | No |
| P | Passenger | Yes | Yes | Theory + BTW |
| S | School Bus | Yes | Yes | Theory + BTW |
| T | Doubles/Triples | Yes | No | No |
| X | Tank and HazMat | Yes | No | HazMat theory |
Common restrictions: E—no manual-transmission CMV; L—no air-brake CMV; Z—no full-air-brake CMV; O—no tractor-trailer; K—intrastate only; M/N—passenger-vehicle class limits; V—medical variance. Your licensing agency’s record controls.
Your State CDL practice tests
General Knowledge Practice Test
Core commercial-driving rules, safety and operations.
Take Free Practice Test
Air Brakes Practice Test
Air-brake components, inspections and safe operation.
Take Free Practice Test
Combination Vehicles Practice Test
Coupling, combination handling and inspections.
Take Free Practice Test
Hazardous Materials Practice Test
HazMat safety concepts and federal requirements.
Take Free Practice Test
Tank Vehicles Practice Test
Liquid surge, inspection and tanker operation.
Take Free Practice Test
Passenger Vehicles Practice Test
Safe passenger transport and vehicle procedures.
Take Free Practice Test
School Bus Practice Test
School-bus safety, loading and emergency procedures.
Take Free Practice Test
Doubles and Triples Practice Test
Multiple-trailer coupling and safe handling.
Take Free Practice TestThese practice tests are educational study tools and are not official state CDL examinations. Questions on the official test may differ, and completing a practice test does not guarantee a passing score.
This guide is provided for general educational purposes and is not legal advice or an official government publication. CDL and CLP requirements may change. Confirm current requirements with your state licensing agency before applying.