Commercial Driver's LicenseIMPORTANT: Effective on or after July 1, 2018, Kansas law (KSA 8-2, 157) will require all CDL holders to complete Truckers Against Trafficking training before being issued or renewing their CDL license. Show
The training involves watching a brief educational film and successfully answering questions about it. This video and test takes about 30 minutes and is free of charge. It must be completed only once, not each time a driver renews. The required training can be completed online at the Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) website (http://education.truckersagainsttrafficking.org) or at any full service driver's license exam office across the state. A printed certificate of completion will be offered upon successful completion of the online training and must be presented at the time of issuance or renewal of their CDL. Individuals who have previously completed TAT training before the requirement went into effect and who have received their certificate of completion will not be required to take the training again, but will need to present their certificate at the time of issuance or renewal. If you are issued or renew before July 1, 2018 the certificate will not be required or accepted until your next renewal. Please note, conducting the training online and presenting the examiner with a printed certificate will reduce your time spent at the exam station. You must have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to operate any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 26,001 pounds or more or a combination vehicle with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds.CDL information
Reciprocity Agreements with Nebraska, Missouri and OklahomaKansas has entered into reciprocity agreements with Nebraska and Missouri relating to Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements and farm use.
Contact Vehicles Regarding Your Commercial Driver's LicenseTelephone (available Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm) 785-296-3671 Commercial Driver's License FAQsTo comply with Federal Law, a Kansas law was passed which created the "S" endorsement for School Bus drivers. Assuming you already have the "P" endorsement, you will have to pass an "S" endorsement knowledge test and a road test in a school bus representative of the type of school bus you will be driving. If you don't already have the "P" endorsement, you will have to pass the "P" endorsement knowledge test also. No. You only need the "S" endorsement to operate school buses, or buses contracted by a school district to transport school children. Drivers have been required to have a commercial driver's license (CDL) in order to drive certain commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) since April 1, 1992. The types of vehicles and operations
requiring a CDL are outlined below. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has developed and issued standards for State testing and licensing of CDL holders. These standards require States to issue CDLs to certain CMV drivers only after the driver passes knowledge and skills tests administered by the State and related to the type of vehicle the driver expects to operate. Drivers are required to obtain and hold a CDL if they operate in interstate, intrastate, or foreign commerce
and drive a vehicle that meets one or more of the classifications of a CMV described below. Restrictions are placed on a CDL when a driver takes the skills test in a vehicle which lacks critical equipment present in particular types of CMVs. Examples of these restrictions are listed below. Therefore, to avoid restrictions, drivers should take the skills test in the same type of vehicle for which they are seeking a CDL to operate. Entry-level drivers are subject
to the requirements in the Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations. This applies to drivers seeking to: The ELDT regulations establish a Federal standard for training CDL applicants. Applicants must successfully complete this training with a
registered training provider before they will be permitted to take the CDL skills test or, in the case of the H endorsement, the knowledge test. Drivers will search for a training provider using FMCSA's Training Provider Registry (https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov). For more information, see the Entry-Level Driver Training
page. Pursuant to Federal standards, States issue CDLs and CLPs to drivers according to the following license classifications: Class A*: Any combination of vehicles which has a gross combination weight rating or gross combination weight of 11,794 kilograms or more (26,001 pounds
or more) whichever is greater, inclusive of a towed unit(s) with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) whichever is greater. Class B*: Any single vehicle which has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of 11,794 or more kilograms (26,001 pounds or more), or any such vehicle towing a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight that does not exceed 4,536 kilograms
(10,000 pounds). Class C: Any single vehicle, or combination of vehicles, that does not meet the definition of Class A or Class B, but is either designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, or is transporting material that has been designated as hazardous under 49 U.S.C. 5103 and is required to be placarded under subpart F of 49 CFR Part 172 or is transporting any quantity of a material listed as a select agent or toxin in 42 CFR Part 73. Drivers who operate special types of CMVs must pass additional tests to obtain any of the following endorsements placed on their CDL: Description Description *CDL or endorsement requires entry-lever driver training if the driver is seeking to obtain it for the first time. For more information, see the Entry-Level Driver Training page. States may have a more restrictive category for a class of license, or have additional codes for endorsements or restrictions on CDLs that are not mentioned in the Federal regulations, as long as these items are fully explained on the license document. Last updated: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 How do I get my CDL B in Kansas?To get your permit, you will need to:. Bring documents that prove your age, identity, address, Social Security number, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency. ... . Bring the appropriate medical documents.. Take a vision test.. Pass all written exams needed for your class of CDL. ... . Submit to a driving record check.. What do you need to get a CDL in Kansas?How to get a CDL in Kansas. Kansas CDL Requirements. It is a good idea to review the Kansas state CDL requirements. ... . Get a DOT Physical. The next step in getting a CDL is the DOT Physical. ... . Get a Kansas Commercial Learner's Permit. ... . Complete Entry Level Driver Training Program. ... . Pass the Kansas CDL Exam.. What disqualifies you from getting a CDL in Kansas?A CDL will be disqualified for one year for a chemical test refusal or failure, DUI (driving under the influence), a DUI in a CMV, leaving the scene of an accident, using a motor vehicle in the commission of a felony, driving a CMV while revoked, and negligently causing a CMV-related fatality.
Do farmers need a CDL in Kansas?Operation of a truck-tractor/semi-trailer combinations are covered farm vehicles, although the operator of a covered farm vehicle is not required to hold a CDL to operate a vehicle within the scope of Section 32394, a Kansas operator is still required to have a non CDL Class A Driver's License.
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