How to Get a Florida CDL Class B Learner's Permit

A Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) allows drivers to operate trucks weighing more than 26,001 pounds of gross weight. To get a CDL learner's permit in Florida, you first need a regular Florida driver's license. Then you need to apply for a CDL learner's permit and get medical certification that you are fit enough to drive a commercial truck. You then have six months to apply for and receive your full Class B CDL.

Applying for Your CDL Learner's Permit

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  Bring your current Florida driver's license or your existing CDL from another state to your local Department of Motor Vehicles location. If you do not have a current Florida driver's license, you must bring acceptable proof of identification and residency.

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  Study for, take, and pass the general-knowledge CDL test.

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  Study for, take, and pass any additional required knowledge tests, such as the passenger transport test for bus drivers, the air brakes test if the vehicle you plan to drive has air brakes or the hazardous materials test if you plan to haul hazardous materials.