Steps to Obtain a Massachusetts Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

For anyone interested in becoming a commercial truck driver in the State of Massachusetts, you must first obtain a Massachusetts Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP), which is the precursor to obtaining a Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The Massachusetts Commercials Learner’s permit is an authorization given to you by your state of residence, in this case, Massachusetts, that allows you to practice your driving skills in a commercial motor vehicle, which will ultimately allow you to go for your commercial driver's license.

With this in mind, we have written out the steps you need to take:

How to Obtain a Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) / Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) in the State of Massachusetts (Requirements)
 

1. Age
   • You Must Be 18 Years of Age in Order to Drive A Commercial Truck in The State of Massachusetts (intrastate), While Those Who Are Interested in Driving Out of State (interstate) Must Be 21 Years of Age
2. Hold a Valid State of Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License
   • License Must Be In Good Standing, It Cannot Be Revoked Or Suspended And Must Be Valid The Entire Time You Hold A Commercial Permit
3. Study for Your State of Massachusetts Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP)
   • We Recommend Using the CDL Manual Provided by The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
   • The Manual Can Be Found Here: CDL Manual - Use for CLP Studying
4. What to Study (Pay Close Attention to the Following Sections in the CDL Manual):
   • Introduction
   • Driving Safely
   • Transporting Cargo Safely
   • Air Brakes
   • Combination Vehicles
5. How to Study - Consider Using These Massachusetts CDL Practice Tests:
   • CDL Practice Test General Knowledge
   • CDL Practice Test Combination Vehicle
   • CDL Practice Test Air Brakes
6. Apply for Your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP)
   • Complete the State of Massachusetts’s Commercial Learner’s Permit Application
     • You Will Need to Confirm Your Identity
     • Provide Proof Of Identity, One Proof Of Legal Presence, Two Proofs Of Massachusetts Residency, And Proof Of Your Social Security Number
7. Medical Standards
   • You Must Be Able to Meet the State of Massachusetts’s Commercial Driver's License Medical Standards

Why Consider a Career as a Truck Driver?

Obviously, pay is one of the most important reason to consider a truck driving career. Roehl truck drivers are on track to earn $70,000+! Many college graduates earn considerably less than that while simultaneously paying off enormous student loan debt.