Commercial Drivers

This record was last updated on May 9, 2018, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.

Exam: State exam
Education: None
Experience: None
Background check: None

This license is required for operation of large commercial vehicles, including buses, tractor trailers, and any commercial vehicle 26,001 pounds or more. Also, includes any vehicle required to be placarded for hazardous materials.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type: Stand-alone license
Exam: State exam required
Education: No education required
Certification: No mention of certification
Experience: No experience
Background check: No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Department: Registry of Motor Vehicles
Address: 630 Washington Street Boston, MA 02111
Phone: (857) 368-8000
Agency website: http://www.massrmv.com/
Licence page: https://www.mass.gov/commercial-drivers-licenses-cdl
Last updated: May 9, 2018

Occupations (O*NET)

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) 53-3032.00

Source and verification

This record is Massachusetts'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 Registry of Motor Vehicles — see the issuing body section above.

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