Minimum Requirements to Apply for a CDL License Before Being Referred to the ITC:

1. Resume:

   • Provide an updated resume showing relevant driving experience.

2. Experience Requirements:

   • CDL A: Minimum of 2 years of recent truck driving experience (heavy and/or straight truck).

   • CDL B:  No experience required, but professional driving experience is preferred.

3. Driver’s License:

   • Candidates must have an unrestricted driver’s license for at least 3 years.

   • Candidates applying for a CDL A or CDL B license must hold a valid permit.

4. Driving Record:

   • No suspensions of any kind within the past 3 years, including for scofflaw or non-driving-related infractions.

   • No at-fault accidents within the past 5 years.

   • No more than 4 points reflected on the driving abstract.

5. Employment Status:

   • Be actively seeking employment or currently employed and earning less than $91,000 per year.

6. Military Experience:

   • Military experience driving commercial vehicles may be substituted to meet ITG’s minimum professional experience requirements, where applicable.

 

  Additional Information:

• ITG Assessment Sessions:

  • WF1 centers can schedule pre-screened candidates for ITG assessment sessions, held on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:00 AM via WS1.

  • Candidates unable to attend these sessions may request alternate appointments through ITC staff, similar to the DOL process.

• ITG Assessment:

  • The CDL ITG assessment passing score is 70.

  • To best prepare for the ITG assessment test, candidates are encouraged to review the Commercial Driver’s Manual (General Knowledge, Safety, and Passenger sections), available at local DMV locations at no cost.

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