Are Commercial Truck Drivers Required To Have A Special Driver’s License?

February 7, 2022

Yes. Commercial truck drivers must have a commercial driver’s license if:

They drive a vehicle that weighs more than 26,000 lbs
They transport themselves and 16 or more passengers
They transport hazardous materials

To get a commercial driver’s license, a driver must pass a knowledge and driving skills test; the driving skills test must be taken in a truck that is similar to the type of truck the driver will drive.

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