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Commercial Driver (Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver)
License Description Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL) will be required for anyone driving a vehicle that (1) weighs more than 26,001 pounds, (2) carries 16 or more passengers, or (3) transports any amount of hazardous materials requiring a placard to be displayed. Requirements: 1) Must be at least 18 years of age, or must be at least 21 years of age to drive on the interstate. 2) Must pass written and road CDL exams if first CDL. 3) Must pass physical as required by the Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration. 4) Must self-certify to a single type of commercial operation on driver license application form. Based on that self-certification, must provide the Office of Driver Services or the State Revenue Office with a current medical examiner's certificate and show any existing variance to obtain or keep CDL. Written and Driving Examinations required, Test fee: $50.00, Commercial driver's license fee (original or renewal): $42.00, Endorsement fee: $10.00
Licensing Agency
Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
Office of Driver Services
P.O. Box 1272, 1900 West 7th Street, Ragland Building, Room 2067
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 371 5581
DriverServices@dfa.arkansas.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Specific course required
Exam State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 07/28/2021
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