{"id":30120,"date":"2023-01-01T06:38:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-01T06:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/capethemes.com\/demo\/knowbase\/?p=30120"},"modified":"2023-08-22T13:48:35","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T13:48:35","slug":"cdl-class-a-and-how-to-obtain-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/truckers.wiki\/en\/cdl-class-a-and-how-to-obtain-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Class A CDL &#038; How To Obtain It"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"30120\" class=\"elementor elementor-30120\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a70f81e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a70f81e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element 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Here is everything you need to know about class A CDL &amp; how to obtain it. It allows the driver to operate a combination of vehicles that weigh over 26,001 pounds, provided that the vehicle or vehicles being towed weigh more than 10,000 pounds. Examples of vehicles that may require a CDL Class A license include tractor-trailers, tanker trucks, and flatbed trucks with trailers.<br \/><em>You can listen to this article at the bottom of the page.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>How to Obtain Class A CDL<\/h3>\n<h3>CDL Class A Requirements<\/h3>\n\n<p>To obtain a CDL Class A license, drivers must meet several requirements, including being at least 18 years of age (21 years of age to drive interstate), possessing a valid driver&#8217;s license, <a href=\"https:\/\/truckers.wiki\/dot-physical\/\">passing a medical examination<\/a> to ensure they meet certain physical and mental health standards, and passing both a written knowledge test and a skills test.<\/p>\n<h3>Written Test and Skills Test<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The written knowledge test covers a range of topics,<\/strong> including general knowledge of commercial vehicles, air brakes, combination vehicles, hazardous materials, and transporting passengers. <br \/><strong>The skills test consists of a pre-trip inspection, basic control skills test, and an on-road driving test.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/driving-tests.org\/cdl-practice-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Driving-tests.org have a great library of tests for you to practice for your CDL exam.<\/a><\/strong><br \/><br \/><strong>Drivers with a CDL Class A license are held to a higher standard than non-commercial drivers, and they are subject to additional regulations and <a href=\"https:\/\/truckers.wiki\/category\/cdl-restrictions\/\">restrictions<\/a>.<\/strong> For example, they must comply with <a href=\"https:\/\/truckers.wiki\/hours-of-service\/\">hours-of-service regulations<\/a>, which limit the amount of time they can spend driving and require them to take rest breaks. They are also subject to drug and alcohol testing requirements and must maintain their CDL with regular renewals and continuing education.<br \/><br \/>Overall, obtaining a CDL Class A license requires a significant amount of time, effort, and dedication, but it can open up many opportunities for drivers who want to work in the commercial transportation industry.<br \/><br \/>After you obtain your Class A CDL <a href=\"https:\/\/truckers.wiki\/category\/cdl-endorsements\/\">take a look at the endorsements list.<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/registration\/commercial-drivers-license\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FMCSA page about commercial driver&#8217;s license.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<ol><\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69f39f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"69f39f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.13.2 - 11-05-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Listen to this article<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49d0ad1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-mdp-audier-elementor\" data-id=\"49d0ad1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"mdp-audier-elementor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<!-- Start Audier for Elementor WordPress Plugin -->\n                    <div \n                        class=\"mdp-audier-elementor-box mdp-audier-elementor-not-playlist\"\n                        data-controls=\"[&quot;playpause&quot;,&quot;current&quot;,&quot;progress&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;,&quot;volume&quot;]\"\n                        data-player-bool-settings=\"{&quot;loop&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;pauseOtherPlayers&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;enableKeyboard&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;hideVolumeOnTouchDevices&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\"\n                        data-player-settings=\"{&quot;audioVolume&quot;:&quot;horizontal&quot;,&quot;startVolume&quot;:0.8}\"\n                        data-source=\"self-hosted\"\n                    ><div class=\"mdp-audier-elementor-audio-wrapper\">\n                        <audio id=\"mdp-audier-elementor-player-49d0ad1\" width=\"100%\" >\n                            <source src=\"https:\/\/truckers.wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Class-A-CDL-How-To-Obtain-It-everything-you-need-to-know-Truckers-Wiki-Audio-Article.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mp3\">\n                        <\/audio>\n                    <\/div><\/div>\n                   <!-- End Audier for Elementor WordPress Plugin -->\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tmnf_excerpt\"><p>Table of Contents What is Class A CDL CDL Class A is the highest level of commercial driver&#8217;s license that a driver can obtain. 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