How To Get Your CDL Permit In NC (or What I Did Today)

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Big Scott's Comment
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In NC you will need your DOT medical card first. If you want Hazmat , you'll need the HME car/form from Homeland Security first as well. Once down at DMV I checked in and got right back to someone, who did the paperwork, gave me a vision and sign test and took my picture. He collected $40 application fee, assigned me to a computer and sent me on my way. He did give me the option to choose the order of the tests. The test was not timed. It gave you X number of total questions and told you how many you had to get right. For example, general knowledge was was 50 questions and you had to get 40 correct to pass. You could skip questions. As soon as you got the correct amount correct the test ended and the next one queued up. It told you if you answered each question correct or not. After you finish and pass, you go back in line until they call you to finish up. You will now pay $20.00 for your permit and $20.00 each for each endorsement. You leave with a paper copy of your permit.

And I am now a proud holder of a CDL-P.

CDL:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:

  • Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
  • Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.

HAZMAT:

Hazardous Materials

Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations

DOT:

Department Of Transportation

A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.

State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.

Dm:

Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager

The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.

DMV:

Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles

The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.

OOS:

When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.

Big Scott's Comment
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Oh and if you have a NC DL, that and you DOT card are all you need to bring.

DOT:

Department Of Transportation

A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.

State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.

OC's Comment
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Scott, I remember something about only being able to have your permit for 6 months at a time and a total of 2 permits in a 2 year period in NC, is that still the case of has that changed?

Big Scott's Comment
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As far as I know the permit is good for 6 months and the endorsements are $4.00/year per endorsement. The CDL is $100.00 and it's good for 5 years. I don't know if there is a limit to how long the endorsements are for when you get your permit. I did not get any endorsements at this time. You can call the DMV and ask. I believe they have a main number in Raleigh. I hope that helps.

CDL:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:

  • Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
  • Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.

Dm:

Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager

The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.

DMV:

Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles

The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.

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