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HERE ARE THE DIFFERENT CLASSES OF CDL AND WHAT YOU BECOME LEGAL TO DRIVE.

Class A CDL:  A Class A CDL makes an individual legal to drive a semi-tractor/trailer and/or any combination below that.

Requires: General Knowledge, Air Brakes & Combination Vehicle "Written Tests", purchase a CDL Learner's Permit and CDL Testing with tractor/trailer equipped with air brakes.

Class B CDL:  A Class B CDL makes an individual legal to drive a straight truck w/air brakes.

Requires: General Knowledge & Air Brakes "Written Tests", purchase a CDL Learner's Permit and CDL Testing with vehicle equipped with air brakes.

CDL w/ Passenger & School Bus Endorsement:  A CDL w/Passenger & School Bus Endorsement makes an individual legal to drive a passenger and/or school bus w/air brakes.

Requires: General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Passenger and School Bus "Written Tests", purchase a CDL Learner's Permit and CDL Testing with a qualified vehicle equipped with air brakes.

ALL WRITTEN TESTS MUST BE PASSED AND A CDL PERMIT OBTAINED FIRST!

NEED HELP PASSING YOUR CDL Permit WRITTEN TESTS?  CHECK OUT HOW NORTHLAND CAN HELP! 

FIND INFORMATION UNDER THE "Your CDL Testing" Tab.

Once an individual has passed the CDL written testing required and has a CDL Learner's Permit, the next step is to test with the vehicle required for the class of license.  An individual must perform a "Pre-Trip Inspection", perform "Basic Skills Maneuvers" (Backing) and perform a test "Driving" on public roadways. 

Our training programs provide the proper preparation for the type of CDL you need for the Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV), you plan to drive.

Out-of-State residents can be trained and tested and are welcome.  We have students from every surrounding and many far reaching states enroll in every class.  If this applies to you, feel free to call us for details.