Obtaining Your CDL Permit
Knight is Here to Help!
The first step down the road of commercial truck driving is obtaining your commercial learner’s permit.
Need help getting your CDL permit (CLP)? Knight Transportation is here for you! Keep scrolling for more information on obtaining a CDL permit.
Already have your CDL permit? Apply below and a recruiter will reach out to you with information on Knight’s CDL School.
Get Your CDL Permit
Follow These Steps!
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Study a copy of your state’s CDL manual.
- Submit the CDL Application for your State and pay the fee (varies by state and listed at bottom of page).
- Show the verification of identity and social security number (confirm the requirements of your state).
- Show proof of residency for State and US (confirm the requirements of your state).
- Pass a DOT physical and show a completed Medical Examination Report Form and Medical Examiner’s Certificate Form. The DMV requires proof that the applicant is medically qualified. Before they will allow you to test, you must obtain a DOT Physical from any doctor (residents of Idaho are not required to have physical if operating in excepted interstate commerce)
- Pass a vision test.
- Pass a knowledge exam.
After you have your CDL Permit, Knight can offer multiple options to attend CDL School.
Need additional help studying for your CDL Permit? Attend a week long in-person course at a Knight location. Keep scrolling for more information on Knight’s CLP Class.
Commercial Learners Permit Class at Knight Transportation
After pre-qualifying for the Knight CDL Academy, you are able to attend the Commercial Learners Permit class at no additional cost. The class is from Monday to Thursday and currently offered in Phoenix, Indianapolis, El Paso, Las Vegas, and Nashville. During the class, you will receive guided learning to prepare you to take the examination at your local DMV.
Knight CDL Academy
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Already have your commercial learner’s permit (CLP)? Take the next steps with Knight’s CDL School. Benefit from small class sizes, advanced technology, and experienced instructors that are there to help you develop a long-lasting career in trucking.
Earn Your CDL With Us
CDL Permit FAQs
Yes, Knight Transportation offers a Commercial Learners Permit class.
The class is about a week long, Monday through Thursday in person at a Knight location.
Knight Transportation currently offers the CLP Class at 5 different locations:
- Phoenix, AZ
- Indianapolis, IN
- El Paso, TX
- Las Vegas, NV
- Nashville, TN
After you pre-qualify for the Knight CDL Academy, the CLP class is offered at no additional cost.
CDL Permit Manuals By State
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