Commercial Driver License (Class A, B or C)

Commercial Drivers Drive Trucks/Commercial Vehicles To Transport And Deliver Goods, Livestock, Or Materials In Liquid, Loose, Or Packaged Form. They May Also Drive Buses Including Regular Route Operations, Charters.

Other Information

Duration of License

5 Years

Authority

GS 20-37.12 ; 49Cfr383

Exam: No Exam
License Type: Registry

Fees

Application
$40.00
New License
$20.00
Renewal
$20.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$0.00

Other Requirements

21 years of age and a resident of North Carolina. A Commercial Drivers License Is Required For Any Person Who Drives A Commercial Motor Vehicle That: Has A Gross Vehicle Weight Or Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Of 26,001 Pounds Or More; Is Designed To Carry 16 Or More People, Including The Driver; Or Carries Hazardous Materials Required By Federal Law To Be Placarded. Endorsement fees which is $4/yr. for the length of the license. Fees are calculated on annual basis.

Exemptions

Drivers Of Recreational Vehicles When Used For Personal Use.; Drivers Of Vehicles Owned And Operated By The Department Of Defense When On Military Duty Or Missions.; Drivers Of Fire Fighting Or Emergency Vehicles.; Drivers Of Farm Vehicles That Are Controlled And Operated By The Farmer Or His Employee; Transporting Agricultural Or Farm Supplies Both To And From The Farm; Not Used In The Operations Of A Common Or Contract Carrier; Used Within 150 Miles Of The Farm.

Licensing Authority

NC Department of Transportation
Division of Motor Vehicles
Driver Services/Commercial Drivers License Dept.
3145 Mail Service Center
1100 New Bern Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27699-
919-615-5331

Occupational Information

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Occupational profile

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.