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Are commercial truck drivers required to have a special drivers license?

April 26, 2017Commercial Drivers license special truck

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Are commercial truck drivers required to have a special drivers license?

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Yes. Commercial truck drivers must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) if they drive a vehicle that weighs more than 26,000 pounds; transport themselves and 15 or more passengers; OR transport hazardous materials. The CDL requires that a driver possess knowledge and driving skills as evidenced by a test taken in a truck that is similar to the type of truck that he or she will be driving.