Tennessee - Apply for a Commercial Driver License (CDL)

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Procedure

1. Go to the Drivers Service Center.
2. Fill up the necessary form (2-C Form).
3. Submit the required documents.
4. have your photo taken.
5. Pay the fees.

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Required Documents

• Valid DOT Medical card
• Proof of social security number
• Current Drivers License in Tennessee
• Proof of US Citizenship or Lawful permanent resident Status.

Office Locations & Contacts

Tennessee Department of Safety

• Driver Licensing Contact Numbers: (615) 253-5221 or (866) 849-3548
• Website: Driver Licensing Contact Page
• Physical Address:
  1150 Foster Ave.
  Nashville, TN 37243
• Mailing Address:
  Tennessee Department of Safety
  PO BOX 945
  Nashville, TN 37202
• Driver Service Center Locations

Eligibility

• Resident of Tennessee
• US Citizen
• Obtained a valid drivers license
• Must be at least 21 years old
  • at least 18 years old (to get a class B CDL)

Fees

CDL Fees are as follows, includes both the licensing and application fees:

• Class PA: $14 (permit valid 1 year )
• Class PB or PC: $13 (permit valid 1 year )
• Class A: $46 (valid 5 years)
• Class B or C: $41 (valid 5 years)
• Endorsements: $2.50 each

Validity

A CDL is valid for five (5) years.

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Instructions

• You must be prepared before heading out to apply for a CDL.
• You must study for all tests, and schedule an appointment to take your tests.
• You must have a vehicle ready to use for testing, and make sure it's the same class of vehicle for which you're applying.
• You must obtain your DOT medical card.
• You must have all the necessary documents for applying.

Required Information

• Full name
• Date and place of Birth
• Current residence
• Social security number

Need for the Document

If you will be handling a larger and more complex vehicle, you need to obtain a Commercial Drivers License. This kind of license is ranked in different class depending on number of weight of what is being transported.

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External Links

Tennessee DMV: http://www.dmv.org/tn-tennessee/
Department of Safety and Homeland Security: http://www.tn.gov/safety/

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