Got CLP
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Congrats Michael!!!
That's awesome. How long did it take you and did you get any endorsements?
That's awesome. How long did it take you and did you get any endorsements?
It took about 30 minutes once I started the test, but was told I couldn't test for any endorsements until I actually had a truck to drive for the test. I studied for a Tanker endorsement and was ready to Ace it, but again, wasn't allowed.
Man that sucks. I was told that the endorsement test was written and that I could take it all @ the same time.
What endorsements if any you can test for while on a CLP vs CDL seems to vary by state. For example, Illinois only allows Tanker, passenger, and school bus.
I recommend reviewing those specific High Road sections right before taking the written tests when you can and you'll be fine. It served me well!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.CLP:
Commercial Learner's Permit
Before getting their CDL, commercial drivers will receive their commercial learner's permit (CLP) upon passing the written portion of the CDL exam. They will not have to retake the written exam to get their CDL.
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Well, just passed my exam for the CLP and got the permit, now I just need to get hired in a training school :). The test was mostly a breeze, except for a couple or three questions from "left field" that had to do with the "Texas Regulations" but I passed it. Thanks for all the help and study material "Trucking Truth."
CLP:
Commercial Learner's Permit
Before getting their CDL, commercial drivers will receive their commercial learner's permit (CLP) upon passing the written portion of the CDL exam. They will not have to retake the written exam to get their CDL.