Required in order to drive certain commercial motor vehicles(CMVs)
The following vehicles are not considered commercial motor vehicles. Operators of these vehicles are exempt from Commercial Driver’s License requirements:
If you are subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, you must have a physical every two years.
To have a hazardous materials endorsement, you must meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations except for age requirements for intrastate travel.
Physical must be performed by a nationally certified examiner.
Drivers have been required to have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to drive certain Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) since April 1, 1992. The types of vehicles and operations requiring a CDL are outlined below. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has developed and issued standards for State testing and licensing of CDL holders. These standards require States to issue CDLs to specific CMV drivers only after the driver passes knowledge and skills tests administered by the State and related to the type of vehicle the driver expects to operate.
You will need documentation from each of the 4 categories below:
NOTE: EDL has additional requirements. More information...
Detailed explanations of DMV Administrative Rules
Federal requirements for Hazmat drivers include:
About one month before your Commercial Driver License (CDL) expires you should receive a renewal notice in the mail if we have your most current mailing address. Answer all the questions on the notice, sign it, and bring it to the Customer Services Office closest to you for processing along with the renewal fee.
CDL Testing Location
15 Airport Road
Springfield, VT
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CDL & Motorcycle Testing Location
102 Tracy Road
Colchester, VT
Open by appointment only
You must get a new picture taken at least once for every other renewal. You may get a new photo at any time for any reason (for a fee). Complete the required documents and schedule an appointment to visit an office.
Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act enacted the 9/11 Commission's recommendation that the Federal Government “set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver's licenses.” The Act established minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards and prohibits Federal agencies from accepting for official purposes licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet these standards. These purposes are:
No. The current license will be voided and handed back. You should carry the old license with your temporary until the new license arrives.
If the driver meets all qualifications for a Vermont Type II School Bus endorsement a card will be issued to the individual allowing them to drive a Type II School Bus in this state. These requirements include attending a Vermont school bus clinic, passing all required tests (knowledge, vision, and skill tests), and submitting a medical form.
No, the school bus endorsement must be added by the state that issued the CDL.
