Stevens Class of Sept 26, 2011

So I go into training with a Michigan driver license and a Texas CDL permit, right? And when I leave Texas, I have a Texas temporary CDL and 90 days to convert it in Michigan, right? That's the way I thought it was and hope I'm right.

The only issue for me is that when I return to Michigan, I have to take THEIR tests, too. I hate tests, but maybe if I've already passed similar tests, taking other might not be so bad.

 

No.
Stevens is a Texas company, so law requires you to be licensed in Texas originally.
Once you have that, you are a licensed driver for all 50 states. (or 55 if you're a certain politician )
Once you have your Texas CDL in hand, STEVENS requires you to change it to your home state. (your home state probably requires it too)
You do not have to test out again in your home state with one exception:
Class C requirements.
You may be required to take your class C test again. Each state is different, but many will require you to take your class C again because technically, you are becoming a newly licensed driver to your home state.
Not a big deal.
You will not be required to take the CDL or endorsement tests again.

 

What great, detailed information you've provided. I think I have to have a face-to-face conversation with the Michigan DMV. The last time I called, I wasn't told any of this. Not a word. Now I have more information, so back I go for a visit.

 

Might be starting on sept 26 class.

 

Looks like you "might" have to take a written test again to transfer it back to Michigan.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5970264/how_to_transfer_an_outofstate_cdl_to.html?cat=27

 

Oh, it's not a "might." The only question is which tests. I might have to take the Operator License test and I might have to take all the CDL written tests and I might have to take the road test, too. I do have to take some tests, but I can't seem to get a straight answer as to which ones. The Secretary of State is funny that way. That's why a face-to-face visit is important.

 

You CAN NOT have a CDL and a drivers license! It's against the law and could be in trouble. You might be able to get away with it. Your CDL IS your drivers license(class A, B, C). Having a CDL means you have more responsibilities of driving meaning you have to be a more cautious and safer driver. No speeding in your personal car, road rages, driving with no insurance and stuff like that.

 

You will not have to take the CDL tests again. CDL is a standardized test in all 50 states. The variation is the Class C portion of tests. It varies from state to state. If you have a class A CDL, ALL endorsements transfer without further testing.
If you have not taken the Class C portion of that state's testing within the last 24 months, they MAY require you to do that one.
But none of the CDL and no driving portion.

 

The Secretary of State in Michigan is a funny place, manned by funny people. They use lots of "might have to" phrases, which open up the possibility of unpleasant surprises, including a road test, which they reserve the right to retest. They probably wouldn't, but since I don't like surprises much, I think I will just mitigate against them by paying for training here and then exercising my Stevens prehire. Even though I could use that money for other purposes, that way i KNOW I take one test and the CDL I carry with me will be good anywhere I go.

 

If you are on unemployment, the state may pay for your training at a private school. Most states do, thru federal dollars. Check with them.
Could be a solution to your dilema.