CDL permit to CDL License how much time is allowed to obtain the license?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by thealfa, Oct 22, 2014.

  1. thealfa

    thealfa Medium Load Member

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    is there a rule to get my CDL license within a certain time frame after I get my CDL permit? Is it 90 days? I'm trying to time when to get my permit then go to school then get the license so that it all works out.
     
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  3. cwr327

    cwr327 Light Load Member

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    Here in California your CDL permit expires in 1 year.
     
  4. gpsman

    gpsman Road Train Member

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    Most likely varies by state. Try a google.com search: "[state] CDL license"
     
  5. FuzzFace2

    FuzzFace2 Medium Load Member

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    Here in CT the permit is good for 6 months and you can get 1 re-new making it good for 1 year.
    IIRC if you don't get your license in that year you have to wait 1 year before you can get a 2nd permit.

    Now my school preps you for the permit the first 2 weeks of a 22 week course. In the 12th week you hit the field to work with the trucks and we MUST have a med card, permit and school drug test before then.

    For you it may be best to reach out to the school you want to go to see when you should get the permit and your state DMV to see how long the permit is good for and how many re-news you get.
    Good luck
    Dave ----
     
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  6. MadeinMX

    MadeinMX Light Load Member

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    In arizona cdl permit is good for six months, and they will let you get an extension for another 6 months. After that, you need to take all the tests again. From the time you get your permit here, you need to wait 15 days to do the road test.
     
  7. rgomez191

    rgomez191 Light Load Member

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    Got to love Texas, your permit is good till your regular license expires.
     
  8. DrtyDiesel

    DrtyDiesel Road Train Member

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    Florida gives you 6 months
     
  9. chris886

    chris886 Medium Load Member

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    IL is one year. give us your location so we can help
     
  10. thealfa

    thealfa Medium Load Member

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    I'm in Maryland.

     
  11. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    utah is 6 months, don't know about extensions and what not.
     
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