This page lists the Commercial Driver License (CDL) classes with related qualifications.
 
Use the links below to go directly to any section:

• Class A 
• Class B 
• Class C 
• Related Information

A Class A CDL authorizes the operation of any vehicle or combination of vehicles, except the person may not operate any vehicle for which a specific endorsement is required unless the person obtains that endorsement.

To Qualify/Apply
In order to qualify and apply, you must:

• Possess or qualify for a non-commercial Class C driver license;
• Complete a Commercial Driver License Application (Form 735-175);
• Provide proof of your full legal name, each time you apply;
• Provide proof of your legal presence in the U.S., identity and date of birth, each time you apply;
• Provide proof of your Social Security Number, each time you apply;
• Provide proof of your Oregon residence address, each time you apply;
• Pass a CDL General Knowledge Test; 
• Pass a CDL Combination Knowledge Test;
• Pass a Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection Test (Section 11 of the CDL Manual);
• Pass a Basic Control Skills Test (Section 12 of the CDL Manual)
• Pass a behind-the-wheel Drive Test (Section 13 of the CDL Manual) in a Class A commercial vehicle;
• Present a valid DOT Medical Certificate with waivers or exemptions as required; and
• Pay the appropriate fees (See note on payment of test fees).

Note: The Pre-Trip Inspection, Basic Control Skills and Drive Tests may be conducted by DMV or by a Third Party Tester.

A Class B CDL authorizes the operation of any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVW or GVWR. A person may not operate any vehicle for which a specific endorsement is required unless the person obtains that endorsement.

To Qualify/Apply
In order to qualify and apply, you must:

• Possess or qualify for a non-commercial Class C driver license;
• Complete a Commercial Driver License Application (Form 735-175);
• Provide proof of your full legal name, each time you apply;
• Provide proof of your legal presence in the U.S., identity and date of birth, each time you apply;
• Provide proof of your Social Security Number, each time you apply;
• Provide proof of your Oregon residence address, each time you apply;
• Pass the CDL General Knowledge Test;
• Pass a Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection Test (Section 11 of the CDL Manual);
• Pass a Basic Control Skills Test (Section 12 of the CDL Manual)
• Pass a behind-the-wheel Drive Test (Section 13 of the CDL Manual) in a Class B commercial vehicle;
• Present a valid DOT Medical Certificate with waivers or exemptions as required; and
• Pay the appropriate fees (See note on payment of test fees)

Note: The Pre-Trip Inspection, Basic Control Skills and Drive Tests may be conducted by DMV or by a Third Party Tester.

A Class C CDL authorizes the operation of:

• Any vehicle that is designed to transport 16 or more persons (except a school bus), including the driver, if the GVW and GVWR is less than 26,001 pounds and the person has a passenger endorsement;
• Any vehicle used in the transportation of hazardous materials, in quantities that require placarding by law, if the GVW and GVWR is less than 26,001 pounds and the person has a hazardous materials endorsement.

A person may not operate any vehicle for which a specific endorsement is required unless the person obtains that endorsement.

To Qualify/Apply
In order to qualify and apply, you must:

• Possess or qualify for a non-commercial Class C driver license;
• Complete a Commercial Driver License Application (Form 735-175);
• Provide proof of your full legal name, each time you apply;
• Provide proof of your legal presence in the U.S., identity and date of birth, each time you apply;
• Provide proof of your Social Security Number, each time you apply;
• Provide proof of your Oregon residence address, each time you apply;
• Pass a CDL General Knowledge Test;
• Pass a Passenger and/or Hazardous Materials Endorsement Knowledge Test;
• Pay for and pass a TSA Criminal Background Check (for a hazardous materials endorsement);
• Pass a Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection Test (Section 11 of the CDL Manual);
• Pass a Basic Control Skills Test (Section 12 of the CDL Manual)
• Pass a behind-the-wheel Drive Test (Section 13 of the CDL Manual) in a Class C commercial vehicle;
• Present a valid DOT Medical Certificate with waivers or exemptions as required; and
• Pay the appropriate fees (See note on payment of test fees).

Note: The Pre-Trip Inspection, Basic Control Skills and Drive Tests may be conducted by DMV or by a Third Party Tester.