Commercial Driver License (CDL)
If you plan to operate certain specialized types of vehicles such as buses, heavy oversized vehicles or vehicles that carry multiple passengers, Oklahoma requires a Commercial Driver License (CDL).
Note: Special endorsements may be required for certain vehicles or cargo.
CDL Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations require that all entry-level drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) receive training from a provider listed on FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry. Learn more on ELDT’s website.
Study the CDL Driver Manual. The manual covers information for the general knowledge test, relevant to all CDL applicants. It also contains specific information on the classes and endorsements tests that are separate from the general knowledge test and require additional study as guide-lined in the manual.
The vision and written tests are administered together at the same appointment. There is no need to schedule a separate vision appointment.
You are required to hold a Medical Examiner’s Certificate, also known as a DOT Medical Card, if you operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle and have self-certified as Non-Excepted Interstate (NI).
- Search for a Certified Medical Examiner near you on the FMCSA National Registry.
- Learn more about self-certification statuses by:
- Reading the DOT Medical Card determination information on the First-Time Applicants page
- Visiting FMCSA's website
- If you have more questions about the DOT Medical Card, visit our page about updating DOT Medical Cards.
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