Class a commercial driver's LICENSE (cdl)

Overview:

In most states, this license allows the driver to operate any vehicle with a semi-trailer or trailer with two or more axles. This also includes any combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 26,000 pounds (provided that the GVWR of the towed vehicle is in excess of 10,000 pounds). 

A Class A CDL is required for:  

• Drivers towing trailers with more than 10,000 pounds of GVWR  Also allows the holder to operate Class B and C vehicles  Depending on the state, additional endorsements may be required. Drivers may be able to operate tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, double and triple trailers, tractor-trailer buses, tanker vehicles, livestock carriers, and flatbeds. 

Tractor-trailers (also known as Semi, Big Rig, or 18-wheeler), Truck and trailer combinations, Tanker vehicles, Livestock carriers, and Flatbeds. Most Class B and Class C vehicles, depending on endorsement requirements 

Before training:

 1.  Medical Card (Physical exam with doctor) 

2.  Permit (Practice Test): https://floridacdl.com/practical-test 

• General Knowledge
• Air Brakes
• Vehicle Combination

3. ELDT Theory:  https://www.a1eldt.com 

Training:

1. Vehicle Inspection Guide
2. Vehicle Control Skills
3. Road Control Skills

Training Guide: What is Included? 

• Complete Training Guide document (online/printed) 
  • The student will be given a Study Guide document that covers the training course. 
• Instructor V.I Presentation 
  • The instructor will perform a vehicle inspection on the designated vehicle same as what the student will be doing. 
• Student V.I Evaluation  
  • The student will be evaluated several times before examination day on their V.I.
• Road Control Skill 
  • The student will be able to see and practice on the road with the designated vehicle.
  •  Road practice with an automatic transmission vehicle.

Before training: 

 1.  Medical Card (Physical exam with doctor) 

 2.  Permit (Practice Test): https://floridacdl.com/practical-test  

• General Knowledge
•  Air Brakes Vehicle 
• Combination 

3. ELDT Theory:  https://www.a1eldt.com   

Training:

1.  Vehicle Inspection Guide
2. Vehicle Control Skills 
3. Road Control Skill

Training Guide: What is Included?

• Complete Training Guide document (online/printed)
  • The student will be given a Study Guide document that covers the training course.
• Instructor V.I Presentation
  • The instructor will perform a vehicle inspection on the designated vehicle same as what the student will be doing.
• Student V.I Evaluation 
  • The student will be evaluated several times before examination day on their V.I.
• Road Control Skill
  • The student will be able to see and practice on the road with the designated vehicle.
  • The student should have a basic understanding of a manual transmission vehicle.
  • Road practice with a manual transmission vehicle.