CDL in one state, but drive in another region?

Yes, you must reside in the state you have your CDL in. You must show proof of residence when you apply for your CDL. Basically whatever state you have your regular driver's license in is the state you would get your CDL in.

 

As far as I know there is no special requirement other than living in the state where you get the CDL, you can drive wherever the company you work for sends you. EX: hubby holds MI CDL, he drives from CO to NC and all parts north of there.

 

Your license is based upon your state of residency. We lived in New Hampshire, but my hubby's company was based out of Indiana. No rule or law as to where you live and where the company is. Most companies will bus you from your state to the state they are in for orientation. Then for home time they'll send you to your home. It's my understanding, or atleast in my experience, being a new driver you'll go where the company sends you to go. If they want you in LA, you go. If they want you in NYC, you go. I've never really heard of any company letting a new driver pick where they want to go (I could be wrong). Traffic jams are a part of driving and will be found everywhere not just in New England.