Transferring Commercial Driver License From State To State
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Hi Paul, When are you starting?
Recruiter says May 22 or May 29 are possibilities. Still don't know for sure.
When I started with Prime (Oct 2011), I received my CDL in Missouri. I live in Virginia, the only state that I'm aware of that you can't transfer an out of state CDL to is Illinois without having to take all the tests over again.
So, unless the rules have been changed in all the other states, you should not have an issue with getting your CDL in Montana and transfer it to California and having to take all the written/driving tests over again. I would check with the DMV in California and ask them to make sure that is the case.
Will this cause a problem with state income taxes (state of residence) if I have an out of state driver license? Will I be required to transfer the CDL back to California?
As far a taxes, since it's such a short time frame (we're talking maybe a couple of months), should not be an issue ( I know for a fact that wasn't an issue here in VA). I retained my VA license during the time I had my permit in MO. It was only when I passed my CDL test that I surrendered my VA license, I had that for maybe 1 or 2 months. If you want to retain CA as your home of record, then yes, you will have to transfer your CDL back to CA.
Ernie
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.
Very good. I was told no issue MT DL into TX DL......I'll be in Missoula on Monday.... Will ask.......
I am about to start a company sponsored training program in Montana. I live in California. The company plans to transfer my residence to Montana when I apply for a Commercial Driver Permit. Later I will be completing the skills test to get my CDL in Montana.
I have several questions about transferring the CDL.
Will this cause a problem with state income taxes (state of residence) if I have an out of state driver license? Will I be required to transfer the CDL back to California? If I transfer the CDL back to California, will I have to retake all the written and skills tests? (Mostly concerned about having a truck for the road test). Should I leave my license in Montana (when I get it) even though I have always really lived in California?
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.
Company Sponsored Training:
A Company-Sponsored Training Program is a school that is owned and operated by a trucking company.
The schooling often requires little or no money up front. Instead of paying up-front tuition you will sign an agreement to work for the company for a specified amount of time after graduation, usually around a year, at a slightly lower rate of pay in order to pay for the training.
If you choose to quit working for the company before your year is up, they will normally require you to pay back a prorated amount of money for the schooling. The amount you pay back will be comparable to what you would have paid if you went to an independently owned school.
Company-sponsored training can be an excellent way to get your career underway if you can't afford the tuition up front for private schooling.
Thanks to those who replied and good luck. I did a lot of online research but could not find the entire transfer criteria for California anywhere, not even in the DMV literature. Most opinions point to having to having to complete written test in general and endorsements, resubmit medical, and resubmit TSA for Haz-Mat. I guess ill have to go to a California CDL test location to get the word on whether or not I will have to the the skills tests as well. Thanks for the information on the tax subject.
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.
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Wilson's recruiter was very vague when I asked the same question.
Please post after you find out the answer.
Thanks to those who replied and good luck. I did a lot of online research but could not find the entire transfer criteria for California anywhere, not even in the DMV literature. Most opinions point to having to having to complete written test in general and endorsements, resubmit medical, and resubmit TSA for Haz-Mat. I guess ill have to go to a California CDL test location to get the word on whether or not I will have to the the skills tests as well. Thanks for the information on the tax subject.
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.
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.New Reply:
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I am about to start a company sponsored training program in Montana. I live in California. The company plans to transfer my residence to Montana when I apply for a Commercial Driver Permit. Later I will be completing the skills test to get my CDL in Montana.
I have several questions about transferring the CDL.
Will this cause a problem with state income taxes (state of residence) if I have an out of state driver license? Will I be required to transfer the CDL back to California? If I transfer the CDL back to California, will I have to retake all the written and skills tests? (Mostly concerned about having a truck for the road test). Should I leave my license in Montana (when I get it) even though I have always really lived in California?
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Company Sponsored Training:
A Company-Sponsored Training Program is a school that is owned and operated by a trucking company.
The schooling often requires little or no money up front. Instead of paying up-front tuition you will sign an agreement to work for the company for a specified amount of time after graduation, usually around a year, at a slightly lower rate of pay in order to pay for the training.
If you choose to quit working for the company before your year is up, they will normally require you to pay back a prorated amount of money for the schooling. The amount you pay back will be comparable to what you would have paid if you went to an independently owned school.
Company-sponsored training can be an excellent way to get your career underway if you can't afford the tuition up front for private schooling.