Commercial Driver
- Exam
- State exam
- Education
- Specific course
- Experience
- None
- Background check
- None
Individuals who operate a vehicle in interstate commerce need to keep a current medical examiner's certificate on file with the Department of Licensing, a requirement that does not apply for individuals only operating within the state. Individuals driving vehicles over 26,000 pounds, designed to transport 16 or more people, school busese, vehicles transporting hazardous materials require a commercial drivers license. Exceptions include farmers, firefighters, RV operators, military commercial drivers who meet specified requirements. Individuals must pass written and driving tests, and pay required fee ($110 in most cases).
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- State exam required
- Education
- Specific course required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- No experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
- Physical requirement
- Physical exam
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Licensing
- Address
- 2000 4th Ave W Olympia, WA 98502
- Phone
- (360) 664-6488
- Agency website
- https://wadolpublicrecords.nextrequest.com/
- Licence page
- http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/cdl.html
- Last updated
- September 9, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Commercial Drivers License (CDL) 53-3032.00
Source and verification
This record is Washington's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Department of Licensing — see the issuing body section above.
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