How to get a CDL: requirements and steps

To get a CDL you need to be 18 (21 for interstate), pass a DOT medical exam, hold a commercial learner's permit for at least 14 days, complete entry-level driver training (ELDT) with an FMCSA-registered provider, and pass the skills test at your state DMV.

ELDT has been mandatory since February 7, 2022 for anyone getting a Class A or B CDL for the first time, upgrading from B to A, or adding a passenger, school bus or hazmat endorsement. Every school on this site is on that registry. Browse by state below.

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