April 19, 2024

On August 3, 2017, the FMCSA Issued a Guidance Regarding Commercial Learner’s Permits (49 CFR 391)

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Guidance makes it clear that State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs)may accept applications for Commercial Learner Permits (CLPs)and administer the general knowledge test to individuals taking commercial motor vehicle driver training in that State, but who are not domiciled there, provided that: The SDLA administering the general knowledge test transmits the test results directly, securely, and electronically to the applicant’s State of domicile; and the State of domicile agrees to accept the test results and issue the CLP.  The Guidance will be on the FMCSA website through August 3, 2022, when it will either be withdrawn reissued for another period of up to five years, or incorporated into the FMCSA Regulations.