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Pennsylvania Truck Driver Training

A simple and quick application is all that it takes. CDL Career Now is the first step for those looking to get Pennsylvania CDL training and get started with a trucking career.

We have aligned ourselves with Pennsylvania trucking schools that offer a variety of CDL training services, as well as job placement assistance to those who qualify for a Pennsylvania trucking career. Our CDL training application is designed specifically to help qualified CDL candidates meet Pennsylvania CDL requirements and find a quality Pennsylvania CDL school and job placement assistance opportunities.

Complete our application and let us connect you with quality Pennsylvania CDL training.

Pennsylvania CDL schools in or near:

PHILADELPHIA

PITTSBURGH

ALLENTOWN

SCRANTON

HARRISBURG

WEST CHESTER

ERIE

JEFFERSONVILLE

JOHNSTOWN

ALTOONA

STATE COLLEGE

DEFENSE DEPOT

WILKES BARRE TOWNSHIP

WEST LANCASTER

WEST YORK

GREENSBURG

POTTSTOWN

LOWER PAXTON

CORNWELLS HEIGHTS

LOWER MAKEFIELD

CARLISLE BARRACKS

LANSDALE

30TH STREET TRAIN STATION

WASHINGTON

BETHLEHEM

State of Pennsylvania CDL Requirements

In the state of Pennsylvania a person 21 years of age to drive across state lines or carry hazardous material. However if you are 18 you can carry cargo in state if no hazardous materials requiring placarding are transported and if you do not drive double or triple trailer rigs. All applicants will be required to obtain a valid DOT medical examiners card, and pass all CDL skill tests.

The following vehicle classifications require a CDL license to operate:

Class A CDL

  • A Class A license allows you to operate vehicles which tow trailers or other vehicles with a GVWR over 10,000 pounds. A Class A license also allows you to operate Class B and C vehicles.

Class B CDL

  • A Class B license allows you to operate single vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs or more OR a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 lbs. or more, towing trailers/vehicles rated at 10,000 pounds GVWR or less. A Class B license also allows you to operate Class C vehicles.

Class C CDL

  • A Class C license allows you to operate vehicles under 26,001 lbs. GVWR, that would normally not require a CDL; except when they are designed to transport 16 or more persons including the driver; or that carry 15 or less people (including the driver) transporting children to or from school and home regularly for compensation, or carry hazardous materials in amounts requiring placarding. Applicable endorsements are required.

Pennsylvania CDL Requirements Source:

http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/home/index.shtml