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- How To Get a CDL in NJ
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Steps To Get Your CDL:
The Checklist:
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Meet age requirements (18 for in-state, 21 for out-of-state),
- Provide proof of Citizenship/Visa/Green Card
- Background check. (For Endorsements)
The Health Standard: Visit a registered medical examiner to get a Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC), proving you are healthy enough to operate a heavy vehicle.
The Knowledge Test:
Study the CDL manual and pass the written permit exams at your local DMV.
Don’t worry! Driving Academy students get online permit prep courses to get you ready to pass.
Classroom & Yard Training:
Complete a federally mandated ELDT training program from an FMCSA registered provider like Driving Academy. This covers both theory portions, and the actual behind-the-wheel instruction in the training yard and on the road.
Pass The Three-Part Exam:
The CDL road/skills test consists of three parts:
- Vehicle Inspection
- Basic Controls/Parking Maneuvers
- Road Test
Once passed, your local motor vehicle agency issues your official commercial driver’s license.
This process might look like a simple checklist, but there are a lot of ways to get stuck along the way. A small mistake can set you back and cost you a lot of extra time and money.
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Truck driving is one of today’s fastest growing career jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 237,600 new jobs will be created each year for CDL holders.
But there’s a 60,000 driver shortage! That means there aren’t enough new licensed CDL drivers to fill all those roles which will drive up pay rates even further.
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Besides having a high starting salary as a CDL Truck Driver, you’ll have job opportunities to earn an average well over $100K per year in New Jersey, based on data from Indeed.
NJ CDL Requirements
These are the very basic requirements to get a CDL license and become a certified truck driver:
- Have a valid New Jersey driver’s license
- Be at least 18 years old (21 to drive across state lines)
- US citizen or Green Card/Work Visa
- Have a Social Security number
- Pass a DOT physical
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Full CDL Courses
- 80+ hours yard and road training
- CDL permit prep course
- Multiple free road tests included
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- Limited to pre-trip & road test prep
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- 1 or 2 free road tests included
- No permit prep
NJ CDL Requirements
These are the very basic requirements to get a CDL and become a certified truck driver
- Have a valid New Jersey driver’s license
- Be at least 18 years old (21 to drive across state lines)
- Be a US citizen or have a green card/work visa
- Pass a DOT physical
New Jersey CDL Costs
NJ MVC fees you can expect：
- Examination Test Receipt: $125
- CDL license (4-year): $42
- Endorsements: $2 each
- DOT physical (clinic dependent)
- Training tuition
How Much Does CDL School Cost In NJ?
The cost to go to a Commercial Driver’s License school in New Jersey can vary quite a bit depending on the type of program you choose, the structure of the driving school, and what’s included in the training
On average, NJ CDL school costs between $3,000 and $10,000
At Driving Academy, our CDL courses typically cost between $3,000 and $5,600. With our Guaranteed CDL programs starting at just $4,600. We provide affordable CDL training by offering flexible payment plans that start at just $500 down!
What Makes Us The Best CDL School In New Jersey?
- Affordable Payment Plans - Start with Just $500 Down
- Pick Your Own Schedule - Nights & Weekend Training
- 100% Acceptance - All Students Welcome
- Free Lifetime Job Placement Assistance
- State-Of-The-Art Truck Driving Simulators
- Get Your CDL In As Little As 2-6 Weeks
- Guaranteed CDL Programs - 100% Walk Away With A CDL
- Class A, Class B, Passenger & School Bus Training
Expert CDL Instructors Give You Personalized Help
Our tractor-trailer school is proud to have a team of 16 amazing instructors. Each of them have years of teaching and real-world semi truck driving experience. They come from different backgrounds and can teach in English, Spanish, and Creole.
CDL School Training Yard Designed To Prepare You To Pass
Our 1-acre training yard is not just spacious, but also fully paved, so you won’t have to deal with mud. Plus, the yard is fully lit, allowing us to offer CDL training at night.
Circuit-Style training, means no waiting, constant practice throughout the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You must be at least 18 years old with a VALID Drivers License. You must be 21 or older if you want to travel outside of your home state for work.
You must get a DOT physical completed at a DOT Certified Doctor. Please call your school location for more information.
No you do not! We have many types of CDL courses available at Driving Academy. We have CDL half courses available for people who already have their permit. This course will get you ready to pass the CDL road test.
You ONLY need 3 things in order to get your CDL.
- Valid Drivers License
- Be healthy enough to pass a DOT physical
- Have a Social Security Number
The CDL road test can only be done in English. This means you will have to understand verbal directions in English to take the test. However, the written tests can be done in Spanish or English. Driving Academy has instructors that can speak Spanish and help you get ready for the CDL road test!
Yes, as long as your driver’s license is still valid you can get a CDL. When you sign up with our CDL school, we will even help you find a job with our lifetime Job Placement Program!
Yes, you can do a CDL road test in a truck that features an automatic transmission! However, you will have an automatic restriction on your CDL license if you do.
Driving Academy offers BOTH types of transmission options. Our students pick whether they want a truck with an automatic or manual transmission.
