STUDENT RESOURCES

1. Study the appropriate sections in the CDL manual for the vehicle you would be training in before taking your tests. For a Class-A CDL you will have to take and pass the following written examinations: General knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination Vehicles. For a Class-B CDL you will have to take and pass the following written examinations: General knowledge and Air Brakes.

2. Apply for the CDL Learners Permit with the Department of Motor Vehicle in your state of residence.

3. Obtain your CDL Learners Permit after successfully passing the above written exams. You will need to prove your identity when applying and/or obtaining your CDL permit. This usually means showing a valid driver’s license, proof of address and birth certificate. See CDL manual.

4. Pass a Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) medical examination. Make sure the physician who performs the medical examination is certified by the Federal DOT to give these exams.

5. CDL permits are generally valid for six months. Therefore, in order to use your CDL permit in training you will have to enroll and complete your training within six months of your CDL permit issuance or you may have to go through the re-instatement process for the CDL permit.

After obtaining your CDL Learners Permit you are now legally allowed to operate a commercial motor vehicle as a student driver. If you would like more information about how we can help you get behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer and learn the driving, please call us at (262) 395-6969.

1. Go to cdltrainingonline.com 

2. Select LOGIN in the top right-hand corner of the web page.

3. Email: [email protected]

4. Password: Newcareer24

5. Courses: CDL Introduction, General Knowledge Part 1, General Knowledge Part 2 , Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles are REQUIRED to take.

1. Go to cristcdl.com, scroll down and select your state, WISCONSIN. 

2. Scroll down and there will be multiple practice test for sections: General Knowledge , Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles.