Any-size vehicle that requires hazardous material placards or is carrying material listed as a select agent or toxin in 42 CFR part 73. Federal regulations through the Department of Homeland Security require a background check and fingerprinting. Click here for the Hazardous Materials Endorsement.
A combination vehicle with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
Any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more.
A vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver).
A combination of vehicles where the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle and the GVWR of the trailer combine to equal 26,001 pounds or more, AND the trailer's GVWR is 10,001 pounds or more.
A single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more. These vehicles can pull a trailer as long as the GVWR of the trailer is less than 10,001 pounds.
A single vehicle with a GVWR less than 26,001 pounds that requires a hazardous materials or passenger endorsement.
Note: A passenger endorsement is needed for any vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver).
The new Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations require that all entry-level drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) receive training from a provider listed on FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry.
You can complete ELDT at any time before your skills test, but it is recommended to complete it before your written test.
If you have previously held or currently hold a CDL or CLP, or qualify in other respects, exceptions may apply; see here for a more details on specific scenarios and requirements.
You must determine whether you operate in the excepted or non-excepted category, and are in interstate or intrastate commerce from either the Federal or State Requirements.
If you answer “YES” to any of the questions as your only driving activity below, your commercial driver status is Excepted (E):
If you answer “YES” to any of the questions as your only driving activity below, your commercial driver status is Excepted (E):
If you drive for any other reason than those listed above, your commercial driver's status is Non-Excepted (N).
You drive inside the State of OK only AND the cargo on your vehicle is from inside the state of OK and will not leave the State of OK.
Based on your answers above you will certify as one of the four (4) following categories during your application process. The category determines if a Medical Examiner Certificate (DOT Medical Card) is required.
I will operate in interstate commerce and am required to maintain federal medical certification (most common).
Medical Examiner Certificate required for licensing
You will need to receive this certification, also known as a DOT Medical Card, from a Certified Medical Examiner.
I will operate in interstate commerce, but engage exclusively in operations that qualify me for exception from the requirement to maintain federal medical certification.
DOT Medical card not required for licensing
I will only operate in intrastate commerce and am required to meet FMCSA driver qualification requirements.
DOT Medical card not required for licensing
I will operate in a city, county, state or federal vehicle only, and I am exempt from the FMCSA driver qualification requirements.
DOT Medical card not required for licensing
For Excepted Interstate, Excepted Intrastate, and Non-Excepted Intrastate, a DOT Medical Card is not required for licensing, but may still need to be presented upon law enforcement request and may be required by your employer.
Study the CDL Driver Manual. The manual covers information for the general knowledge test, relevant to all CDL applicants. It also contains specific information on the classes and endorsements tests that are separate from the general knowledge test and require additional study as guide-lined in the manual.
Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) may be exempt if you have previously held a CDL. ELDT is also not required to remove air brake restriction or auto transmission.
Start your application by taking the CDL vision and written test in person at a Service Oklahoma Licensing Office.
Once you have successfully completed and passed the necessary written tests for the type of license you are trying to obtain, you will be issued paperwork to take to a Licensed Operator of your choice that will print a CLP for you. You must hold this permit for 14 full days before taking the drive test. You can take the skills test on the 15th day after holding your permit.
To make a CDL drive test appointment after holding your permit for 14 days, click the "Save Your Spot" button below. This will take you to Service Oklahoma's online check-in page. Select "Get started" and then the "Drive test - Commercial Driver License" service to select a location near you.
Have your driver license number and your availability ready when you call to schedule an appointment. A complete drive test usually takes about two hours.
You may also schedule a CDL drive test with a third-party examiner. Third-party examiners can administer drive tests to most applicants applying for a Class A, B, or C commercial driver license (some restrictions may apply).
More information on the drive test can be found in chapter 12 of the CDL Manual.
Additional CDL Drive Test Notes
Service Oklahoma does not supply vehicles for the CDL Drive Test.
There are three sections to the CDL drive test. If you pass a specific section, but fail another, you will receive credit for the section that you passed and will not have to retest on that section when you retake the drive test.
Once you have successfully completed all the requirements of the CDL drive test, the Examiner will stamp your DL18 certificate (the certificate you received after passing the written portion of your CDL test). You will need to bring this certificate to a Service Oklahoma Licensing Office or a Licensed Operator to be issued your CDL.
