Renewing
Your Commercial Driver's
License
Can
I renew my CDL online?
No, you
cannot renew your CDL online.
Can
I renew my CDL through the
mail?
No, you must go in person to your county clerk's office in
order to renew your commercial driver's license.
How
much does it cost to renew my
Tennessee commercial driver's license?
The length of time you can go between
CDL renewals varies, as does the cost of renewing your CDL; however,
renewing your CDL will cost between $40 and $60 in the state of
Tennessee.
Am
I required to renew my HazMat
endorsement?
You may renew your HazMat endorsement,
and any other endorsements, when you renew your CDL.
How
much does it cost to renew my
HazMat endorsement?
Renewing your HazMat endorsement costs
significantly more than renewing any other endorsement--you must pay
for a criminal background and a fingerprint check. The additional
cost is approximately $100.
Replacing
a Lost Commercial Driver's
License
What happens if my CDL is lost or
stolen?
The Tennessee Department of
Transportation will issue a replacement. You can go to your county
clerk's office, with identification, to obtain a replacement.
How
much does a replacement CDL
cost?
The cost to replace a Tennessee CDL is minimal. A
replacement is only $12.
How
long does it take to receive a
replacement CDL?
In most cases, you can receive a
replacement on the day that you visit your county clerk's office.
Endorsements
What is an endorsement?
An endorsement is a special
certification available to all commercial vehicle drivers who
qualify.
What
can I do to qualify for an
endorsement?
You must pass a written exam for each endorsement,
including double/triple trailer, HazMat, air brake, tanker truck, and
combination vehicles.
How
much does it cost to register for
an endorsement?
It currently costs $2.50 to register for each
endorsement.
Miscellaneous
How
can I prevent jack-knifing my
trailer?
Be cautious, not matter what type of
weather, but especially during wet or windy weather. It is also
important to pack your load appropriately. It is easier to jack-knife
an empty trailer than a trailer that is completely full.
How
many hours does a Tennessee truck
driver typically work in a week?
The average work week varies from
company to company and from driver to driver. By federal law,
commercial vehicle operators must only work a total of seventy hours
every 8 days.
Is
there an age minimum to drive a
commercial vehicle in the state of Tennessee?
In you are driving
interstate, as apposed to intrastate, you must be 21-years-old to
legally operate most commercial vehicles.
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