Obtain your Commerical Drivers Licence

Pennsylvania

All-State Career School
Get your CDL A, B, or C license by training at All-State Career School. Learn through the use of both the latest classroom technology—including advanced Computer Simulation programs—and the hands-on operation of one of All-State’s 120 pieces of equipment. All-State’s training fleet includes conventional and cab over tractors, various sized van trailers, flatbed trailers, and Class B trucks. With 4 campuses conveniently located in PA and MD, as well as access to onsite CDL State testing, the All-State Career School is a great place to start your new career. Visit allstatecareer.com today for more details. Programs include Tractor Trailer Training, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing & Coding, Advanced Tractor Trailer Training, Class A CDL Adv. Tractor Trailer, Class B CDL Tractor Trailer, CDL Prep, CDL Prep, Class A CDL Tractor Trainer Program, Class B CDL Straight Truck Driver Programs. Campus Locations Baltimore MD, Lester PA, North Versailles PA, Schnecksville PA.

Transport Tech
There is more to working as a commercial truck driver than just knowing how to handle a big rig. That is why Pennsylvania’s Transport Tech divides its driving course into four key sections: Basic Systems, Basic Operations, Safe Operating Practices, and Range & Road. Learn from experienced professional instructors not only how to drive but how to deal with paperwork, be safe, handle cargo, and more. Pick up the skills that will get you the job at Transport Tech. Contact Transport Tech for information regarding application and financial aid. Programs: Professional Truck Driver. Locations: Bessemer PA - Brookville PA - Butler PA - Erie PA.

All-Pennsylvania Career School - North Versailles, PA
Transport Tech - Bressemer, PA
Transport Tech - Brookville, PA
Transport Tech - Butler, PA

Getting a commercial licence

Steps to getting a commercial licence | Learner's licence | Testing for a learner's licence | Full-privilege licence | Testing for a full-privilege licence | Medical standards

Steps to getting a commercial licence

Ensure you meet the commercial licence prerequisites, then follow the process described below to get your commercial driver's licence.

Prerequisites

Before you start the commercial licence application process, you must:

hold a full-privilege B.C. driver's licence (Class 5 or 6)or an out-of-province equivalent
have an acceptable driving record that shows:
less than 4 penalty point incidents in the past two years and
no motor vehicle-related criminal conviction in the previous three years
be at least 19 years old
not owe any fines or debts to ICBC or the province of B.C.
meet the required medical standards.
present acceptable identification.
The process

Study Driving Commercial Vehicles and RoadSense for Drivers.
Apply for a learner's licence at any driver licensing office. You will be asked which class of licence you are applying for. (See Types of Licences for more information.) During the application process you must pass a knowledge and road signs test and disclose any existing medical conditions. (See Getting a commercial learner's licence for more details.)
Receive your learner's licence, provided you do not have a medical condition that requires pre-approval. The learner's licence will indicate which class of motor vehicle you can drive.
Practise with a licensed driver and/or attend driver training school. (See the BC government's Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement site.The licenced driver must have the same licence class or better.
When you are ready, apply for your full-privilege licence. During the application process you must pass a road test, which includes a pre-trip inspection test. If you pass the tests you will be given a medical form for your doctor to complete. (See Getting a full-privilege commercial licence for more details.)
You will receive your photo licence in the mail once it is confirmed that you meet the required medical standards.

Types of Certifications

Class		Typical Vehicles	Minimum Age
Class 1		Semi-trailer trucks – permits the holder to operate all motor vehicles or combinations of vehicles except motorcycles. See Commercial licence.	19
Class 2		Buses, including school buses, special activity buses and special vehicles – also permits the holder to operate vehicles in Classes 4 and 5. See Commercial licence.	19
Class 3		Trucks with more than two axles, including dump trucks and large tow trucks – also permits the holder to operate vehicles in Class 5. See Commercial licence.	18
Class 4		Taxis, limousines, ambulances, special buses used to transport people with disabilities and other special vehicles – also permits the holder to operate vehicles in Class 5. See Commercial licence.	19
Class 5 or 7		Two-axled vehicles (except for Class 4 vehicles and motorcycles). These include cars, vans, two-axle trucks and utility vehicles. Motor homes (including those with more than two axles), limited speed motorcycles* (e.g., mopeds or mini scooters), all-terrain vehicles, construction vehicles, trailers 4,600 kg or less and buses or vans seating not more than 10 people. See Passenger vehicle licence.	16
Class 6 or 8		Motorcycles, all-terrain cycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATV's). See Motorcycle (have licence) or Motorcycle (1st licence).	16