CDL from California to Oregon Transfer

I switched my Arizona license to Oregon three years ago and all I was required to do was take a class c driver exam and present my valid medical long form.

But that was before covid.

I guess now everything is done by appointment.

 

I switched my Colorado class A to Oregon class A 6 years or so ago and all I had to do was take the motorcycle written test to keep my M endorsement. No tests for the license itself. I only remember that because I failed the motorcycle test. Had to read the manual study and then go back before I switched my license to Oregon.

 

I guess every state's different. When I moved to NM from CA back in 2012, I switched everything over with no issue. The only written test I had to retake was the HAZMat and that was it.

Of course if I plan on having to relocate to another state for whatever reason, I try to see which state is easiest when it comes to switch-overs. AZ and CO are split between where I might have to go next.

 

CA and IL are the only 2 states that require you to retest in a CMV to transfer your CDL, that I know of

 

I originally got my class A license in California, pre-cdl days. I've moved to a few states in the meantime, then to Illinois. So I had to take the driving test again here. After 15 years of experience and having my license for 33 years, I failed in the practical, as I was taking the test in my 236" Peterbilt with 53' container from work. Because of the tail swing, it crossed the lines in 45° backing. The tester gave me guff about it and I gave her guff for passing guys who couldn't drive.

I paid $200.00 to a school to let me take the test in their short tractor with 48' trailer.

So I've taken the test in the 2 states that would require it.