If you already don't a CDL, you can apply for a permit while you learn to drive a commercial truck as well as have to meet certain requirements for your permit, like:
- Be at least age 18.
- Have held an operator or junior operator license for at least two years.
- Have a valid class D license.
- Pass the same vision and/or physical standards and knowledge tests required for a CDL.
Once all steps are completed and tests are passed, you will receive your CDL instruction permit. There are a few things to remember:
- Your CDL instruction permit will only be valid for six months, and you can only renew it once during the two year period that follows the original issue date.
- If you still need your CDL instruction permit after the initial issue and renewal, you will have to reapply and re-test on the knowledge exams.
- You may only operate the commercial vehicle when you are accompanied by someone who holds a valid CDL, and that someone must be sitting in the seat next to you.
- Your permit must be valid for the type of vehicle you're driving.
Once you have learned how to drive a commercial truck, the next step is to be ready to take the road tests. You must contact a third-party examiner (names and contact information for third-party examiners are on the CDL Manual).
You will provide the $75 exam fee and the vehicle you'll use to test to the third-party examiner on the day of your exam. This vehicle must be representative of the class of license for which you are testing. Once you complete and pass the road skills exam, submit the passed form to the West Virginia DMV exam office or regional office. You will receive your CDL at this time.
For more information on West Virginia CDL requirements, you can go to their DMV website, or click here.
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