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CDL Services

Commercial License (CDL)

A commercial driver's license (CDL) allows you to operate a commercial vehicle or buses in Georgia and possibly other states.

CDL License Services

Apply for a CDL License
Apply for a CDL Permit
Renew a CDL License
CDL Military Waivers
Adding CDL Endorsements
CDL Road Test Appointments
CDL Medical Certification and Self-Certification
TWIC®, HME and the TSA Pre✓® application program

CDL Know Before You Go

If you need to visit a DDS Customer Service Center for your CDL or CLP please refer to this checklist of what you need to know before arriving.

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Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Status & CDL Downgrades

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (DACH) rules state drivers with a “prohibited” Clearinghouse status

  • Are not allowed to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on public roads.
  • Can not have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or commercial learner’s permit (CLP).

Beginning July 1, 2024, the Georgia Department of Driver Services will begin removing the commercial driving privileges (downgrade) from the driver's license of customers that are “prohibited” until the driver completes the return-to-duty (RTD) process. This RTD process is different for each customer. To learn more about the Clearinghouse final rule, visit https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.

New Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)

 

Note: Beginning February 7, 2022, ALL entry-level drivers will be subject to the requirements in the FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations. This includes drivers applying for a Class A or B for the first time, upgrading an existing CDL to a higher class, or adding a new School Bus, Passenger, or Hazmat Endorsement.

Entry-Level Driver Training

Lifetime Disqualification for Human Trafficking

GA Dept. of Driver Services (DDS) Implements New CDL Disqualification for Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking and CDLs

Federal Ban on Texting

Commercial truck drivers and bus drivers (operators of vehicles transporting at least eight passengers) are banned from texting. Violators face penalties up to $2,750.

FMCSA Texting Ban Information

CDL Schools and Testing Sites

CDL Hazmat Drivers FAQ's

To get your hazardous material endorsement, please visit the TSA Hazmat Endorsement page.

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Human Trafficking Awareness Training

The Human Trafficking Awareness Training Video from Georgia DOAS HRA helps you understand what trafficking is, recognize warning signs in real-world situations, respond safely, and connect with support resources. Learn more and access the training at the HRA Human Trafficking Awareness website.

Human Trafficking Video

Commercial License FAQ

CDL Licensing FAQs
CDL Hazmat FAQs
Online Services FAQs

Publications

CDL License Status

The DDS 2 GO App allows you to keep track of your CDL status, view points, and more while on the go. 

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

CDL Forms