CDL transfer

Go to the california department of motor vehicles website for full details. From just a glanse air brakes are NOT an endorsement but rather a requirement as it is here in FL. I also did not see any restrictions for an automatic with CDL that may be for 4-wheelers since many ppl today have never driven a stick. The complete CDL manual is online for you to view further. Hope this helps.

I do have one question. Why in the he11 do you want to go to CALI!

 

I've been crossing the border too much . I thought AZ referred to a Canadian license (Z is the air brake endorsement ) and I though CA was referring to Canada . You see a lot of Canadian trailers with "AZ Drivers Wanted " stickers on the doors . I have heard more than 1 driver ask on the CB why Canadian companies wanted Arizona drivers .

 

Your basic CDL is the same everywhere. Since it is for all intents and purposes a "Federally" regulated document now.

There are minor differances in the endorsement catagories. But they should transfer without issue.

When I transfered back to MS. I was only required to retake my written hazmat, as is the case with all states now.

CA may require you to retake your written part of the test. But they won't simply deny the transfer of the endorsement, unless you fail the written.

If you are restricted to an auto in CA. It's because you tested in an auto. And unless AZ shows this as a matter of your CDL restrictions. No one is the wiser.

Maybe this link will help you.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/cdl_htm/sec1_a.htm

Keyword --- Original

You already have an original. You want a transfer. Language, language, language.....

 

You are required by Federal Law to retake your Hazmat...if you have one. Otherwise, it's up to the state for other parts.

I can only give you my basic understanding of the overall picture. And the language I'm reading within the CA web site.

Overall, I can transfer my CDL to any state. It's a simple matter of surrendering my old one, then taking a written hazmat. Some states may require me to take the "law" portion of their DL exam, like CA. They only want to insure you have the basic understanding of traffic laws in their state.

My state doesn't require an auto/manual endorsement. That leads me to believe, there would be NO record of what type of transmission (manual) I originally tested with. Therefore I would not be restricted, even in CA.

The majority of transfers are simple. You surrender your old CDL, take the written portions they require. They give you a new one...from their state.

I wear glasses all the time. But I don't need glasses, they are no line bi-focals, clear glass on top. More than once, I have had to MAKE a Doctor correct my medical card, after passing an eye exam. The DMV has never restricted me. So I have no restrictions, and I never get asked about it, by any DOT or law enforcement officer.

DON'T give them anything. Make them ask

 

OH...by the way.

A CDL Class A, is an air brake endorsement. In all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico.

It doesn't say airbrake...because it's the standard. Class A = air brake