Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) you must:

Hold a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) for 14 days before taking the CDL skills exam

Be at least 18 years old

Have a valid Indiana driver’s license for at least one year

Have an acceptable driving record

Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screen

Obtain a DOT Medical Certification “medical card”

Pass a written test to obtain your Commercial Learners Permit (CLP)

Attend a ELDT Theory Pass exam with an 80%

Perform Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Road & Range Training at a FMCSA registered Training Provider.

Perform a Skills Evaluation Test at a BMV third party test site

Go to BMV to Obtain your Newly acquired CDL