You'll need a commercial driver's license (CDL) to drive a vehicle more than 26,000 pounds, a trailer more than 10,000 pounds, a transport vehicle, or a hazardous materials vehicle. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a CDL, and at least 21 years old to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement.
By federal requirement, each state has standards for licensing commercial drivers. The class of license you're seeking will determine what tests you'll be required to take. The CDL knowledge tests include:
- The general knowledge test, taken by all applicants.
- The passenger transport test (bus drivers).
- The air brakes test, which you must take if your vehicle has air brakes.
- The combination vehicles test, which is required if you want to drive combination vehicles.
- The hazardous materials test, required if you want to haul hazardous material or waste in amounts that require placarding.
- The tanker test, required if you want to haul liquids in bulk.
- The doubles/triples test, required if you want to pull double or triple trailers
The fee for a Missouri CDL instruction permit is $7.50 and the permit is valid for six months.
The fee for a Missouri CDL is $22.50 for a three-year license or $45 for a six-year license. If you lose your license, you'll need to pay $22.50 to request a duplicate of a three-year license or $25 to obtain a duplicate of a six-year license.
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