{"id":569,"date":"2023-05-09T11:30:14","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T15:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/?p=569"},"modified":"2023-05-09T11:11:59","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T15:11:59","slug":"what-is-a-commercial-drivers-license-cdl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/what-is-a-commercial-drivers-license-cdl\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"CDL-Blog-scaled\"Operating a commercial vehicle is vastly different and more challenging than driving a passenger vehicle. Large trucks weigh up to 80,000 pounds and are often 30 times heavier than the average passenger vehicle. The massive size and weight of semi-trucks drastically exacerbate the impact and damage they can inflict in the unfortunate event of an accident. The stopping distances required for these enormous vehicles are considerably longer. Consequently, obtaining a commercial driver’s license is imperative because of the additional training and skills needed to operate a semi-truck safely.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do I Need A Commercial Driver’s License?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Truckers must obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to drive certain vehicles, such as dump trucks, tractor-trailers, and tankers. A CDL is also required to operate a bus, stretch limousine, or any vehicle designed to transport 15 or more passengers. New York State requires truckers to have a CDL to drive any vehicle with a gross vehicle rating of more than 26,000 pounds. Additionally, a CDL is needed to operate any size vehicle carrying material classified as a select agent or toxin or requiring a hazardous material placard.<\/span><\/p>\n

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