Truck Driver, Heavy or Tractor Trailer

Exam: State exam
Education: Specific course
Experience: None
Background check: Required

Drivers of heavy trucks or tractor trailers may operate vehicles with a Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of over 26,000 pounds by obtaining the appropriate Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the proper endorsements.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type: Registry
Exam: State exam required
Education: Specific course required
Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Certification: Certification required
Experience: No experience
Background check: Background check required
Physical requirement: No physical requirements

Issuing body

Department: NYS Department of Motor Vehicles
Division: Motor Carrier Safety/CDL Policy
Address: 6 Empire State Plaza, Swan St. Bldg., Room 331 Albany, NY 12228
Agency website: https://www.dmv.ny.gov/
Licence page: https://dol.ny.gov/occupations-licensed-and-certified-nys
Last updated: March 16, 2023

Occupations (O*NET)

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) 53-3032.00

Source and verification

This record is New York'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 Motor Carrier Safety/CDL Policy — see the issuing body section above.

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