Class A Licence Questions

Not familiar with CA. But it seems to me if you were looking to network in that area, the best way would be to jump in.... Find a medium sized cr hauler, or farm..Get your permit, and talk with some of the companies...One might train you themselves. But the key here is getting your permit now, for what ever you decide to do....You'll need that everyplace.

j-mac

 

Again Mike. I am not sure how CA works, but here in MD, you get your permit, and schedule your road test and walk around, because it takes about 6 weeks to get an appointment. That gives you time to practice your skills, if you have a truck and trailer that you can use.....

If not, that is why I was saying to talk to some of the business owners that around you...You could get employed and do some other tasks during work time, and they may devote some time to actually use their equipment, and train you to get the license. Then you already have the job to start, and they have a driver that they trained and know....Win/Win....


Good luck,
j-mac

 

Yes...."
To apply for a commercial permit, you will need to:

• Visit a DMV office (make an appointment for faster service)
• Complete a California Driver License Driver License Application form (DL 44 or DL 44C). (An original DL 44C form must be submitted. Copies will not be accepted.)
• Complete a 10 Year History Record Check form (DL 939) if you have been issued a driver license in the same or different name to operate any type of motor vehicle in another state or other jurisdiction within the previous ten years
• Give a thumb print
• Have your picture taken
• Provide verification of your social security number. It will be verified with the Social Security Administration while you are in the office.
• Verify your birth date and legal presence (you may use your California driver license)
• Pay the application fee for a 5-year license
• Pass a vision exam
• Submit a completed Medical Examination Report form DL 51.
  Effective October 1, 2004, DMV will accept only a Medical Examination Report (DL 51) with a revision date of 2/2004 or later, or a current medical form (containing the new blood pressure guidelines) approved by the Federal Highway Administration or the Federal Aviation Administration.
• Pass the traffic laws and sign tests for the class of vehicle you will drive. You have three chances to pass the test.

Note: To allow you sufficient time for testing DMV will not be administering written or audio exams after 4:30 p.m.
Once you have passed your tests, you will be issued a permit. You can only drive with a person who has a valid California driver license in the class of license that your permit is for and is the specific age required for that class of license.
To apply for your commercial driver license you will need to:

• Call a DMV CDL office and make an appointment for a driving test. (Commercial driving test appointments cannot be made online)
• Bring the type of vehicle for the class you want to drive
• Pass a pre-trip inspection (You have three chances to pass the pre-trip)
• Pass a skills and driving test (You have three chances to pass the skills and driving test)
  OR
• Submit to DMV a Certificate of Driving Skill (DL 170) if your employer is authorized by DMV to issue such certificates. Both you and your employer sign this form.

After you pass your driving test or submit your certificate, you will be issued an interim license valid for 60 days until you receive your new photo license in the mail. Double check your address before you leave DMV and tell the DMV representative if you have moved or if your address is incorrect. If you have not received your license after 60 days, call 1-800-777-0133 to check the status. Have your interim license with you to provide information when requested."



http://www.dmv.ca.gov/dl/dl_info.htm






Hope this helps...



j-mac

 

No problem man...Good luck....

j-mac

 

One question, why do you have to wait till your 21 your profile info says you 23? Jus sayin