Transferring CDL to Michigan

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  1. GratefulTrucker

    GratefulTrucker Bobtail Member

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    Hello Truckers
    My family and I will be relocating to Michigan this summer, and I will be seeking CDL employment in the Ann Arbor/Detroit area.
    I will be needing transfer my CDL, and am wondering if anyone has any experience with MI transfers. The website says I would only need to retest if I was transferring my hazmat, which I'm not.
    Thanks,
    GratefulTrucker
     
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  3. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    I don't know either, just wanting to make an opinion. I really wish the CDL was a true federal license!
     
  4. Bean Jr.

    Bean Jr. Road Train Member

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    My understanding is only Illinois and California require taking all the cdl tests again. I have heard that all the others will give you a cdl when you surrender your old one.
     
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  5. Snakeschasingcars

    Snakeschasingcars Heavy Load Member

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    I went from Illinois to Wisconsin license. It was pretty easy and didnt need to take a test. I did do a new medical card. It was about that time anyways.
     
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  6. Concorde

    Concorde Road Train Member

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    Here :)
    SOS - How do I convert an out-of-state Commercial Driver License (CDL) to a Michigan CDL?
     
  7. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    That's the way it works in my state, unless you are transferring HazMat. You show your old license, show some proof of current address, get a vision test IIRC, pose for a pic, pay some money, and you're done.
     
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  8. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    One thing to be mindful of when transfering.
    Michigan has an extra money grab called a chauffeur's license. Doesn't matter if one is delivering pizza or driving a semi. As long as one makes money with their license they need the chauffeur's added.
     
  9. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    yeah tell me about it. It is the most irritating thing.
     
  10. Tombstone69

    Tombstone69 Road Train Member

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    I don't know a thing about you're lisence, but I definitely dig you're screen name and avatar, Deadheads Rule!
     
  11. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Arkansas had me sorted in 10 minutes with a new photo.

    Come to think on it they don't invest in photos too often. I'll need grey paint to spray on that old license to update it to match my hair.
     
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