Idaho - Apply for Commercial Driver License

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Procedure

1. Go to your local driver's license office.
2. Bring your current driver's license, Social Security card, and payment for the license.
3. Your driving record will be checked, fees will be collected, and you have to take the necessary knowledge tests.
4. After passing the written tests, you must book an appointment to take the skills test.
5. When you take your skills test, do not forget to bring a valid identification, proof of insurance, and your receipt showing you have passed the written tests and paid the skills test fee.
6. The skills test has three parts: the vehicle inspection, the basic control skills test, and the road test.
7. The skills test will take two to three hours to complete and must be taken in a vehicle that is representative of the class of vehicle you wish to operate. For e.g. if the vehicle used for the test is not equipped with air brakes, your CDL will show a restriction stating that you are not licensed to operate vehicles equipped with air brakes.
8. Your CDL shall be collected from your local driver's license office, only after you have passed all required written and skills tests.
9. All drivers subject to CDL requirements are also required to participate in a controlled substance and alcohol testing program.

Apply Online

1. Download the application form to obtain a CDL.
2. Complete the application form and attach all the valid documents.
3. After screening, you will be called for written knowledge test and skill test.
4. You can also check for the status of the CDL if all the tests are over.

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Required Documents

• Current driving license
• Social Security card
• Proof of identification
• Proof of insurance
• Written test certificate
• Skill test payment receipt.

Office Locations & Contacts

Idaho Transportation Department
3311 W. State Street P.O. Box 7129
Boise, ID 83707-1129
Phone: (208) 334-8000
Website

Driver Services Section
Phone:(208) 334-8736
E-mail: [email protected]

Idaho Drivers License Office Locations and Phone Numbers

Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years old or either have a valid non-commercial license (Class D)
• You must have one year of driving experience.

Fees

• CDL license (4-year): $40.00
• CDL instruction permit: $29.00
• Duplicate CDL or permit: $15.00
• License upgrade: $25.00
• Endorsement addition (after issuance of a CDL): $15.00
• Written tests (each): $ 3.00
• Skills test ($10 to Driver's License Office, $60 to Skills Tester): $70.00

Validity

All test results remain valid for one year. If the appropriate license is not issued within the one-year period, the tests must be re-taken. If you do not pass a test, you must wait three (3) days before retaking the test. Test fees must be paid again.

Commercial Learners Permit

The permit is valid for up to 180 days. You must be accompanied by a driver properly licensed to operate the vehicle you are driving. This person must occupy the seat beside the driver.

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Instructions

You must have a Class A, Class B, Class C CDL to operate any of the following commercial vehicles:

Class A: for driving a combination vehicle with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, provided that the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the towed unit is greater than 10,000 pounds.

Class B: for driving a single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds.

Class C: for driving vehicle designed to transport 16 or more persons (including the driver) or any size vehicle that carry hazardous materials.

Note: Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the manufacturer's assigned weight rating for the vehicle (truck, bus, or trailer), not the vehicle's registered weight. On trucks, the GVWR is usually found on a metal identification plate inside the driver's door. On trailers, it may be found anywhere but is commonly found on the front of the trailer on the driver's side. In the absence of a GVWR, the actual weight of the vehicle plus its heaviest load is considered to be the GVWR. Gross combined weight rating (GCWR), is figured by adding the GVWR of each unit of a combination vehicle.

Required Information

• Current driving experience
• Date of birth
• Applicant's personal information
• Insurance details

Need for the Document

Following are procedures on how you can apply for a commercial driver's license in Idaho.

Information which might help

If you want to obtain a CDL, study Idaho's "Commercial Driver's License Manual" which may be obtained from a county driver's license Office. This manual provides you with the information necessary to pass all CDL written tests. Information regarding the skills test requirements is also included.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

The CDL can be used as a proof of identity or residence for obtaining any other document or certificate.

External Links

• Idaho Transportation Department:

https://itd.idaho.gov/dmv/driverservices/CDL.htm

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Exemptions from CDL Requirements:

Even if your vehicle is a commercial vehicle according to the definition above, you may qualify for one of the CDL exemptions. There are four categories of CDL exemptions.

Recreational vehicle exemption - applies to drivers of vehicles used exclusively to transport personal possessions or family members for nonbusiness or recreational purposes.

Military vehicle exemption - applies to military vehicle operators who are considered active-duty military personnel and to civilians who are required to wear uniforms and are subject to the Code of Military Justice.

Emergency vehicle exemption - applies to drivers of fire-fighting or other emergency equipment used in response to emergencies involving the preservation of life or property.

Farm vehicle exemption - applies to drivers of farm vehicles, including family members and farm hands, under certain conditions only.

Endorsements:
You must have the appropriate endorsement on your CDL like
Hazardous materials (H) - Required for drivers of vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Double/Triple (T) - Required for drivers of vehicles pulling two or three trailers.
Tank vehicles (N) - Required for drivers of vehicles designed to transport liquids or gaseous materials within a tank that is either permanently or temporarily attached to the vehicle or chassis.
Passenger (P) - Required for drivers of vehicles designed to carry 16 or more passengers including the driver.
School bus (S) Required for drivers of vehicles transporting preprimary, primary or secondary school students.