{"id":652,"date":"2022-01-17T11:13:14","date_gmt":"2022-01-17T16:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transphos.com\/how-to-get-a-trucking-license-cdl-in-florida\/"},"modified":"2022-05-23T14:31:09","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T18:31:09","slug":"how-to-get-a-trucking-license-cdl-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.transphos.com\/how-to-get-a-trucking-license-cdl-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Trucking License (CDL) in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you have decided to go into the\u00a0trucking<\/a>\u00a0industry. Awesome, and welcome! First, you\u2019ve got to get that coveted Florida\u00a0trucking<\/a>\u00a0license or CDL (commercial driver\u2019s license) first. Lucky you, we\u2019re here to help you out in keeping you informed on how to get your license. Keep reading, take some notes, and mark your calendar!<\/p>\n

Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles<\/a> has the official information about licensing guidelines and updates.<\/p>\n

Commercial Driver License<\/b><\/p>\n

All applicants for a Commercial Driver’s License are required to have an Operator\u2019s License, pass the vision requirements, and pass the knowledge and skills tests. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. If you are under 21, you will be restricted to intrastate operation only.<\/p>\n

Knowledge tests are offered in multiple languages and may be taken orally in English or Spanish with the exception of the hazardous materials test. Skills tests must be conducted in English. Interpreters may not be used during the administration of any tests.<\/p>\n

Conditional Learner’s Permit<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Before proceeding to the CDL part of the process, all persons seeking a new commercial driver’s license must obtain a Conditional Learner’s Permit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The permit allows you to practice driving on public roads with a qualified CDL holder riding with you. To acquire one you need to:<\/p>\n