Latest Driving & DMV Information Ohio CDL

For holders of a commercial driver’s license (CDL), the hazardous materials endorsement (represented by the letter “H” on the CDL) allows the handling of at least 9 classes of products posing a risk to safety, health and property while in transportation. The relatively high level of risk and potential consequences involved makes these hazardous materials regulated by both federal and state governments. One way this is regulated is the requiring of Endorsement H for all commercial vehicle dri... Read More

Do I Need One? You will need to apply for a Class A Commercial Driver’s License if you plan to drive any combination of vehicles with a combined gross weight of 26,001 lbs. or more, and the vehicles being towed have a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 lbs. or more. Getting Started To obtain your Ohio Class A Commercial Driver’s License, you must first apply for your Commercial Driver’s Instruction Permit (CDIP).You’ll have to be at least 18 years of age (be aware that some employers have... Read More

It is important to practice your Commercial Driver’s License exams before plunging into the exam at your local Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Prior to obtaining your CDL in Ohio, you will need to take one or more written examinations called Knowledge Tests. These Knowledge Tests are mandatory for you to take the hands-on skills test. Why Take CDL Practice Tests? You may want to take a free practice Commercial Driver’s License test for many reasons. After reading all of the information in yo... Read More