Steps to get a Class A CDL
If you’re interested in getting your Class A but you don’t know what steps you need to take. Here are the exact steps I took to obtain my CDL. Follow these instructions and you’ll be able to avoid any delays like I did. Please keep in mind these directions must be followed exactly the way I am explaining them or you’ll be forced to reschedule DMV appointments. 🪪
The first thing you need to do is study for the CDL. Download the DMV study guide from their website. I also recommend downloading the CDL prep app. It’s free and it has the same questions as the DMV test. When you are ready to take the air brake and knowledge test, make a DMV appointment. Before your appointment you’ll need a DOT physical from an urgent care. Not all urgent cares offer DOT physicals, so call and find out which ones do. They are generally $100 for a medical certificate. When your DMV appointment arrives, take your birth certificate, ID, medical certificate, and two utility bills that prove you live at your residence. 📲
After passing your test you’ll receive a Class A permit and you can either pay $3,000 to enroll in trucking school which is 27 courses 1 hour each course, or you can apply for a trucking company that will provide paid training. This process takes around 2-4 months to get your CDL from start to finish depending on the pace you set for yourself. Any other questions feel free to ask. 🚛
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There are 50 questions for the Hazmat endorsement test. This is the California test, but you can YouTube your state.
(FN) Speaking from experience, I highly recommend taking the endorsement tests after you get your CDL. Take your Hazmat first. Than schedule another appointment and take your Tankers, Doubles & Triples together. You’ll use your Hazmat before anything and there’s a lot of information to learn.
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