Question 1

What documents do I need to bring with me for training or testing at CEE?

Accepted Answer

What documents do I need to bring with me for training or testing at CEE?
After completing our application we will need the following documentation:
 • Valid Alaska Driver License
 • Your Commercial Learners Permit: IA, IB or IC with appropriate endorsement/restrictions
 • Current DOT Medical Examiners Certificate (DOT Physical)
If testing with your own vehicle we will also need:
 • Current Insurance card for vehicle and trailer
 • Current Registration for vehicle and trailer
 • The vehicle and trailer are required to be in good working condition and road worthy.
Although you may provide these at the time of scheduling, you must also have them with you throughout your training and testing. Without these documents or a proper working vehicle you will not be able to train or test.

Question 2

What type of clothing should I wear for training?

Accepted Answer

Students are expected to dress appropriately for the industry and treat the training as if going to work.
All clothing should be neat, clean and presentable.  No torn, loose, frayed or ripped clothing.
Depending on the time of year and weather the following is recommended: Rain or winter gear, coveralls, gloves, work pants, work shirt, work boots (steel toe is not required and composite toe is recommended).
Opened toed shoes are not allowed in driver training courses.

Question 3

When can I renew my commercial driver license?

Accepted Answer

You can renew your license 364 days before your actual renewal date and still keep the same renewal cycle.  This way you can renew you license when it is convenient, especially when hazardous materials background checks are required.

Question 4

What are the Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) Regulations?

Accepted Answer

In order to test for a commercial driver license, an individual must obtain a Commercial Learners Permit (CLP).
 • CLP's must be held for 14 days after the date of issue before road skills exam can be performed.
 • CLP's must have all endorsements and/or restrictions for the class of CMV to be trained/tested for.
 • Any existing CDL holder that is upgrading the classification of CMV or adding an endorsement requiring a road test must obtain an appropriate CLP and hold for 14 days prior to testing. Example: Class A CDL holder wanting to add a passenger endorsement must get an CLP with P endorsement and P restriction.
 • No longer is a placarded vehicle allowed to be used for commercial vehicle training or testing with a CLP holder.
 • CLP's are issued for 180 days, upon expiration can be renewed once for an additional 180 days.
For more information refer to the State of Alaska DMV website CLICK HERE(http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/cdl/commercial-learner-permit.htm)

Question 5

How do I know which class of license I need to drive a commercial truck?

Accepted Answer

Commercial Driver Licenses (CDL) are categorized in several types, to get your commercial license you need to know which type you will operate.

For a list of license classifications, endorsements, and restrictions to aid you to identify which license you need, click here for the DMV website CLICK HERE(http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/cdl/commercial-types.htm#class)

Question 6

How do I know which class of license I need for carrying passengers?

Accepted Answer

If the vehicle is designed to carry 16 or more people including the driver, a commercial driver license with a (P) Passenger endorsement is required.
 • If the GVWR of the vehicle is over 26,000 lbs, a Class B CDL is required.
 • If the GVWR is 26,000 lbs or less, a Class C CDL is required.

Question 7

Is the vehicle going to be carrying hazardous material that are required to be placarded under hazardous material regulations in 49 CFR Part 172, Subpart F?

Accepted Answer

If so, a commercial driver license is required with the Hazmat Endorsement.
A holder of a Class A, Class B or Class C CDL may have a Hazmat Endorsement.
In addition to the normal requirements for a CDL, you will need a background records check before a hazardous materials endorsement (HME) can be issued.
For more information refer to the State of Alaska DMV Hazardous Materials webpage CLICK HERE(http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/cdl/commercial-endorsement-hazmat.htm)

Question 8

What tests do I need to take for the correct license class?

Accepted Answer

First you need to decide which license you want to obtain; Class A, B, or C.
Once you have determined the class then you will need to take the "written" test at DMV according to the class you have chosen. You must score an 80% to pass.
Class A - For this class of license you will need to take three (3) tests: General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination.
Class B - For this class of license you will need to take two (2) tests: General Knowledge and Air Brakes.
Class C - For this class of license you will need to take two (2) tests: General Knowledge and either the Hazardous Materials or Passenger endorsements.
Once you have passed the tests necessary for your class of license, DMV will issue you a Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) with applicable endorsements/restrictions. The CLP must be held for 14 days after the date of issuance before a road skills exam can be performed.

Question 9

Am I required to have a DOT Medical Examiners Certificate (DOT Physical)?

Accepted Answer

Federal regulations require all commercial drivers participating in interstate commerce to complete a medical exam and be issue a Medical Examiners Certificate.
You cannot drive a commercial vehicle and conduct interstate commerce without a valid Medical Examiners Certificate.
For more information go to Medical Card Requirement CLICK HERE
(https://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/cdl/commercial-requirement-medical.htm)
To find a medical provider near you, check the National Registry.(https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/national-registry-certified-medical-examiners-search)

Question 10

What is ELDT? And how do you prepare for it?

Accepted Answer

ENTRY LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 7, 2022!

Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) is a set of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) minimum training standards set for commercial driver license (CDL) applicants.​
ELDT is required for drivers applying for the first time for a Class A or Class B CDL, upgrading an existing CDL, or adding the following endorsements: hazardous materials, passenger, or school bus.
Effective February 7, 2022, training providers will be required to upload driver training certifications to the Training Provider Registry (TPR), and the Alaska DMV will be required to confirm driver applicants have met the ELDT requirements prior to administering CDL skills tests or taking a knowledge test to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement.
DMV ELDT Information Link(http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/ELDT/index.htm)

Question 11

Medical Examiner Registry Rule

Accepted Answer

Requires that your medical examination be completed by an examiner on the National Registry as established by federal law in 2012.

To see if your medical provider has been certified, or for more information visit: National Registry Link(https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/national-registry-certified-medical-examiners-search)

Question 12

CDL Medical Requirements

Accepted Answer

State of Alaska - DMV requires a current medical examiner's certificate (DOT Physical) to be submitted to them for DMV files before issuing an original, renewal, or duplicate commercial learners permit or commercial license.

Question 13

CDL Eligibility Requirement - Age

Accepted Answer

State of Alaska has adopted the Federal Regulation regarding commercial driver licensing age requirements.
An individual may be 18 years of age for Intrastate driving.
An individual must be 21 years of age for Interstate driving.

Question 14

CDL Permit Requirements

Accepted Answer

In order to test for a commercial driver license, an individual must obtain a commercial learners permit (CLP).
 • CLP's must be held for 14 days prior to being eligible for CDL testing.
 • CLP's must have all endorsements and/or restrictions for the class of CMV to be trained/tested for.
 • Any existing CDL holder that is upgrading class of CMV or adding an endorsement requiring a road test must obtain an appropriate CLP and hold for 14 days prior to testing. Example: Class A CDL holder wanting to add a passenger endorsement must get an IA CLP with P endorsement and P restriction.
 • No longer is a placarded vehicle allowed to be used for commercial vehicle training or testing with a CLP holder.
 • CLP's are issued for 180 days, upon expiration can be renewed once for an additional 180 days.

Question 15

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Accepted Answer

FMCSA Bulletin to Medical Examiners and Training Organizations Regarding Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Click here for bulletin(http://www.cee-ak.com/FMCSA_Bulletin_to_Medical_Examiners_and_Training_Organizations_Regarding_Obstructive_Sleep_Apnea.pdf)