To apply for a CDL in New Jersey, you should:
- Visit an MVC Agency with your New Jersey driver's license and proof of identity.
- Pay a $35 application and testing fee and pick up a CDL driver manual, which you will use to prepare for the written knowledge tests.
- Complete any forms you are given.
At this point, you will receive your CDL permit and a form for your physical examination. According to federal law, all CDL holders must carry certification that they've passed a physical examination; this certificate must be renewed every two years. If you are applying for a passenger endorsement, you will also be given a fingerprint card.
To be eligible for a CDL, you must have a clean driving record. Federal regulations require you to pass a physical exam every two years. To operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce, you must be at least 21. Many states allow those as young as 18 to drive commercial vehicles within the state. You must be able to read and speak English well enough to read road signs, prepare reports, and communicate with the public and with law enforcement.
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