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Are You a DTTP 3rd party Company? Please see TeDI for the application login for 3rd party programs. What is a Commercial License?Operators of larger and more complex vehicles will need to apply for a Commercial Driver License (CDL). These licenses include Class A, B, and C depending upon the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR), and what is being transported. In general, state law defines a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) as any vehicle or combination of vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds. If hazardous materials are transported, or if the vehicle is designed to transport more than fifteen (15) passengers including the driver, or if the vehicle is used as a school bus, a CDL would also be required, regardless of the weight of the vehicle. Drivers who need a CDL should obtain the Commercial Driver License Manual which contains detailed information necessary to prepare for the tests. These manuals are available at all driver license stations. The Temporary Driver License is not available to cover any type of commercial motor vehicle. An applicant for a CDL must be able to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident status in order to qualify for issuance of a Tennessee CDL. See the Commercial Motor Vehicles Guide for more information. NOTE: If a person holds a valid commercial driver license (Class A, B, or C license), this license is also valid for operating a Class D vehicle. No separate Class D license is required. What class license do I need?Commercial licenses include Class A, B, and C depending upon the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR), and what is being transported. Some drivers may require an A/57 license. This license applies to drivers who do not require a class A license, but who haul an excess of 10,001 pounds or more. Examples are: F450 pick-up truck hauling a 10,001 or more pound trailer, an electric department truck hauling a 10,000 pound forklift on a flatbed trailer, etc. View the Endorsement Table in PDF format. Hazardous Materials Endorsement/Fingerprint-Based Background ChecksUnder the provisions of the USA Patriot Act (Public Law 107-56, § 1012), rules of the federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (49 CFR Part 1572) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) (Title 49 of Code of Federal Regulation 383.71(a)(9)), the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Driver Service Centers may not issue a hazardous materials endorsement (HME) until the applicant has first submitted to a fingerprint-based background check. TSA must determine that the applicant does not pose a security threat before the HME can be issued. No person applying for a first-time INITIAL, current RENEWING or current out of state TRANSFERRING HME after February 20, 2013, may be issued an HME until the TSA background check has been completed. The background check must have been completed within the last ninety (90) days. Click Hazardous Materials Endorsement for more information. What documents do I need to bring when I applyfor a CDL?Please bring the following documents with you when applying for a CDL license.
What proof of U.S. citizenship documents are authorized?
What Proof of Lawful Permanent Resident document is authorized?
What do I need to bring for domicile?All documents must include a Tennessee residential address--the SAME residential address must be on each document presented. No photocopies accepted! Acceptable Documents:
NOTE: (E-filed returns must include the W2 form AND confirmation page and are acceptable only if dated within the last 12 months.) Unacceptable documents:
Proof of RelationshipDomicile may also be established through proof of relationship to a spouse, parent/child, sibling, or grandparent.
How do I obtain a CDL learner's permit?To obtain your permit, you must take and pass the CDL general knowledge test. Full-Service Driver Service Centers throughout the state** offer the CDL general knowledge test and the knowledge tests for any endorsement needed. Is a temporary CDL authorized?No. The Temporary Driver License is not available to cover any type of commercial motor vehicle. Which tests are required when adding an endorsement to a CDL?Per federal regulation §383.93, paragraph C: The following tests are required for endorsements: (c)(1) Double/Triple Trailers - a knowledge test; Where can I take a CDL knowledge test?CDL knowledge tests can be taken at our Full-Service Driver Service Centers. How can I schedule a CDL skills test?At a Driver Services Center location: CDL skills tests can be scheduled for any of the Commercial Driver License Road Skills Test locations across the state by calling 615-502-4179 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CST Monday through Friday. At a certified CDL Third Party Program Participant: Click here to view a current list of certified CDL Third Party Testing Program participants. Testing should be scheduled directly through the certified CDL Third Party Testing Program participant using the information provided on the list. CDL skills tests administered by certified CDL Third Party Program participants may include additional fees or costs for the skills tests. Medical Certification RequirementsWhat is changing? The method of submitting your Medical Certificate and your Self-Certification Affidavit to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is changing. When does this change start? This change starts on Monday, May 16, 2022. How should the Medical Certification Information be submitted? The Medical Card & Self-Certification Affidavit should be submitted using the Driver Services Online Portal: To Submit Med Cert Info: Click Here In order for the CDL office to process your medical certification, two
documents must be submitted (uploaded) on the On-Line Portal: 1. Affidavit Self-Certification
We cannot accept your personal medical information for an update to your medical certification. If you are subject to the DOT medical card requirements, please
submit (upload) your new DOT Medical Card & Self-Certification Affidavit to TDOSHS 5 business days prior to the expiration of your current DOT medical card. For questions regarding a CDL cancellation letter from TDOSHS due to an expired Medical Card, please contact the Commercial Driver License Med Cert Section at 615-687-2312. For additional Medical Certification information from FMCSA: Click Here To Find or ensure that your provider is a FMCSA Certified Provider: Click Here Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC), Form MCSA-5876: Click Here CDL Holder Self-Certification Affidavit: Click Here FMCSA Medical Certificate FAQ’s: Click Here What
is not changing? The driver physical qualification requirements are not changing. What are CDL holders required to do?
For more detailed information read the following: CDL holders must provide information to TDOSHS regarding the type of commercial motor vehicle operation they drive in or expect to drive in with their CDL. Drivers operating in certain types of commerce will be required to submit a current medical examiner’s certificate to TDOSHS to obtain a “certified” medical status as part of their driving record. CDL holders required to have a ”certified” medical status who fail to provide and keep up-to-date their medical examiner’s certificate with TDOSHS will become ”not-certified” and they may lose their CDL privileges. Who is responsible for notifying the State that I have a valid medical certificate? We have enhanced our available online services! For added convenience you may: • Renew your CDL; • Order a Duplicate CDL; and • Submit your Self-Certification Affidavit and Medical Exam Certificate at: Driver Services Online New Medical Certification Requirements Frequently Asked Questions Commercial Driver License ManualClick here to access a free online version of The
Tennessee Code. To find a particular statute, enter the statute number (i.e. 39-17-1351) into the search box at the top left of the page and click the 'search' button. That will give you a direct link to the statute you want to read. CDL Citation Reporting Information for the Judiciaryand Court ClerksNew Tennessee Law - Effective 1/1/2011 Effective January 1, 2011, the State reporting requirement for commercial vehicle convictions was changed from 10 days to 5 days (Tenn. Code Ann. §55-50-409). For more information and the new reporting requirements, visit our CDL Citations page. Highways for HeroesClick waiver for more information. What does it take to get a CDL in Indiana?To obtain a CDL in Indiana, you must pass applicable written test(s) and a CDL skills exam in a vehicle representative of the class of CDL you will receive.
How do I get my CDL in Texas 2022?Minimum age of 21 for driving across state lines and the country. Own a valid Texas driver's license. Own a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) 14 days prior to taking the CDL test. Complete Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) from an FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) approved program.
What are the requirements for CDL in Texas?How To Get A CDL In Texas. CDL application.. Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence.. Social Security card.. Two pieces of proof for Texas residency.. Photo ID.. Self-certification of medical status (and, if required, medical examiner's certificate). Texas vehicle registration and proof of insurance for each vehicle you own.. What do I need to get my CDL permit in PA?Minimum Requirements For Getting A CDL In Pennsylvania:. Must have a Pennsylvania Driver's License.. Certify that you are in agreement with state motor carrier safety regulations. ... . Provide a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate.. Provide proof of identity.. Provide proof of Pennsylvania residency.. |