Prime School living in MA

blong66 · Aug 6, 2014

Hello,

I was wondering how the Prime school works for people who are coming from Massachusetts? I was reading my states requirements for "CDL Transfers".

MassDOT said:

Converting an Out-of-State Commercial Driver's License

When converting an out-of-state CDL, the written and road tests may be waived if the CMV operator is currently licensed at the time of his/her application, and the following criteria are met:

An applicant must certify that, during the two-year period immediately prior to applying for a CDL he/she:

Has not had more than one license;

Has not had any license suspended, revoked, or canceled;

Has not had any convictions for any type of motor vehicle for the disqualifying offenses contained in 49 CFR § 383.51(b);

Has not had more than one conviction for any type of motor vehicle for serious traffic violations; and

Has not had any conviction for a violation of State or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control (other than a parking violation) arising in connection with any traffic accident, and has no record of an accident in which he/she was at fault; and

An applicant must provide evidence and certify that:

He/she is regularly employed in a job requiring operation of a CMV; and

He/she has operated, for at least 2 years immediately preceding application for a CDL, a vehicle representative of the commercial motor vehicle the driver

The following documentation must be provided for waiver consideration:

Current out-of-state Commercial Driver's License

A copy of a driving record from a previous state of licensure, indicating that the customer has the minimum requirement of two years of experience from the date of issuance of the Commercial Driver's License

Verification of employment on company letterhead, which must contain dates of employment and class of vehicle operated

If the above requirements are met, the customer can obtain a Massachusetts Commercial Driver's License without taking the general knowledge exam or a road test. If the customer cannot meet the above requirements, the out-of-state Commercial Driver's License can be converted to a Massachusetts Class D driver's license. The out-of-state license must be surrendered at this time. The customer may then apply for a Massachusetts Commercial Learner's Permit. Customers must pass the written and road tests in order to obtain the Commercial Driver's License.
The conversion process is the same for all commercial motor vehicle classes (Class A, Class B, and Class C). However, note that some states issue non-commercial Class A, B, and/or C driver's licenses that do not qualify as Commercial Driver's Licenses under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's definition. These can only be converted into a Massachusetts Class D driver's license.
Expired Commercial Driver's Licenses cannot be converted. However, an out-of-state Commercial Driver's License that has been expired for less than four years can be converted to a Massachusetts Class D driver's license.
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From what I grasp, I need 2 years of relevant experience to transfer the CDL. How would it work in my case?

My recruiter called yesterday and I missed the call, I tried calling him a few times today but his voicemail is full, and I'll keep trying. I also shot him an e-mail but I'm kinda wondering how this works.

Thanks,
Brandon

Chucktshoes · Aug 6, 2014

You will have to take all written and practical tests to transfer your MO CDL. This was explained to us during orientation. The way I read the statute you posted, to transfer a CDL without taking tests you would have to have had the MO CDL and only the MO CDL for at least two years. So having a MA class D license within the 2 years would cause you to have to take the tests. If you had a CDL in more than one state over the last two years, gotta take the tests.

blong66 · Aug 6, 2014

Chucktshoes said: ↑

You will have to take all written and practical tests to transfer your MO CDL. This was explained to us during orientation. The way I read the statute you posted, to transfer a CDL without taking tests you would have to have had the MO CDL and only the MO CDL for at least two years. So having a MA class D license within the 2 years would cause you to have to take the tests. If you had a CDL in more than one state over the last two years, gotta take the tests.
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Hello,

Thank you for your reply. This seems like a pain in the ### lol, would they let you keep the CDL issued in Missouri for two years before I switch it back to Massachusetts? I'm just trying to avoid doing everything twice.

Thanks,
Brandon

Chucktshoes · Aug 6, 2014

I'm pretty sure that won't fly either unless you physically move your permanent address outside of MA.

blong66 · Aug 6, 2014

Okay thank you.

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