

May drive for hire within California if you are 18 years of age or older and you do not engage in interstate commerce activities.The DL is used to validate the CLP (CFR, Title 49 §§383.5, 383.25).May apply for a commercial learner’s permit (CLP), but must hold a California driver’s license (DL) prior to getting a CLP.Transports hazardous wastes ( California Health and Safety Code (CHSC) §§2517).įederal regulations through the Department of Homeland Security require a background check and fingerprinting for the hazardous materials endorsement.Any size vehicle which requires hazardous material (HazMat) placards or carries material listed as a select agent or toxin in Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 42, Part 73.Any vehicle that tows more than 1 vehicle or a trailer bus.Any vehicle that tows any vehicle with a GVWR of 10,001 pounds or more.A combination vehicle with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.Any single vehicle with a GVWR less than 26,000 pounds which is designed, used, or maintained to transport more than 10 passengers (including the driver).Any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more.If any questions arise related to the information contained in the translated website, please refer to the English version.Your CDL allows you to drive various kinds of trucks.

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