CDL license

Kind of as the fed gov keeps track of it all but each state gives the CDL out.

Now what are you calling training? take a written and/or driving test over again?
From what I have seen posted yes each state is different. TO find out what is needed in the new state it is best to call that to find out.

I just moved from CT to N.C. and when I called they told me to bring up to date med card, CDL and 2 forms of ID with your FULL NAME on at least 1 ID. I would only need to pay for the license and all the endorsements I had on my CT CDL for the N.C. CDL.

Well they were part right, I had "M" endorsement besides everything but "P" on my CDL and I had to take a computer test for the "M" to have that added to my N.C. CDL other wise yes just pay for the license/endorsements.
Again check with the state you want to move to.
Good luck
Dave ----

 

except for Illinois where you have to pass a driving test again

last year moving from NJ to WI was as easy as handing in my NJ
license and getting back a WI one
oh and there was a money exchange from me to them

 

And I bet you paid handsomely for that, too (although a CDL probably isn't particularly cheap in CT, either, I would guess).
I remember... renewing in Oct 2010, it cost me $220 for my CDL and two endorsements... I dropped hazmat, because I saw no point in paying an additional $94 for an endorsement I never used, and wouldn't have a problem getting again if need be. Even for an eight year license, I found it pretty steep.
Transferred it to a Colorado five year license the next year, paid $35.

 

If you have a CDL from another state and want to transfer to CA you can as long as your CDL is still current. No road test required but you will have to redo ALL of the written tests. Also, CA now has their own form for your DOT physical... you'll need to either get a new physical with their form (in addition to the standard DOT physical form) or get whoever did your last one to fill out the CA one with the same dates. As I recall the whole process cost me around 50 bucks when I moved from WA to CA a few years back.