NLC Students
CAREFULLY READ THE INFORMATION
below that applies to your situation to help you prepare to get your CDL permit. Start watching the CDL Pre-Trip videos below as much as possible until you take and PASS your CDL skills test. **Video is specific to Idaho standards and may vary slightly in other states.
Select a state below:
NLC Idaho
- Sign up for ELDT Class A Theory course CDLonline.com (Federal Theory requirement)
- We recommend you start this course right away
- This course will help you study and prepare for the CLP written tests at the DMV
- Obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit by taking the Idaho CLP written test at the DMV
- Go to your local DMV with your required documents
- Watch the Pre-Trip videos below
- Watch the video as many times as is needed to memorize the pre-trip inspection
- Get a DOT Physical (Highly Recommended)
- Most employers will require a DOT physical but it is not required for training
- Once you receive your DOT medical card, take it to the DMV so they can copy it into your records
If you have reviewed this information and the DMV info page and still have questions, please feel free to call us at 208-918-8420 or email us at info@idahoCDLtraining.com
- Out of state students may obtain a CLP from their home state and complete the training and testing in Idaho with the exception of CA and WA.
- Click HERE to sign up for our online CLP training course to help you pass the CLP written test at the DMV (Federally Required Theory Course)
info@idahocdltraining.com
- **Washington and California residents will have to follow the same steps as non Idaho Resident under 21
- These states have their own minimum training requirements so you will need to get Idaho residency and obtain a Class D license in Idaho and then obtain the Idaho Class A CLP with Air Brakes
- Watch the Pre-Trip vehicle inspection videos below
- Watch the video as many times as is needed to memorize the pre-trip inspection
If you have reviewed this information and the DMV info page and still have questions, please feel free to text call us at 208-918-8420 or email us at info@idahoCDLtraining.com
- Out of state students that are 18-20 will be required to fulfill the same requirements as Idaho residents but first must obtain an Class D Idaho Driver’s License (If you are not 21 by the first day at NLC you will follow these requirements)
- Study the Class D Idaho Driver Manual here before you arrive in Idaho
- Click HERE to Sign up and take our Online CLP prep course to help you pass the CDL written test at the DMV. We highly recommend you start this course as soon as possible (recommended)
- Click HERE to review the DMV checklist before going to the DMV to make sure you have all required documents (**If you will be flying at all while in possession of an Idaho Driver’s License, you will need to obtain an Idaho Star Card while at the DMV or carry a passport to be able to fly on or after October 1, 2020. Click HERE for more details on an Idaho Star Card.)
- Test for the Class D Idaho driver’s license once you can show proof of residency in Idaho to the DMV
- You may test for the Class A CLP once you pass the Class D test
- Watch the Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection Video below
- Watch the video as many times as is needed to memorize the pre-trip inspection
- If you have reviewed this information and the DMV info page and still have questions, please feel free to call us at 208-918-8420 or email us at info@idahoCDLtraining.com
NLC Texas
- Sign up for the Idaho CDL Training Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) online study course here (Recommended)
- We recommend you start this course right away
- This course will help you study and prepare for the CLP written tests at DPS(Department of Public Safety)
- Obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit by taking the Texas CLP written test at a DPS center
- Go to your local DPS center with your required documents or,
- We can set you up with appointments at the Carrollton DPS center. Send an email with your Driver’s License and phone number to kim@idahocdltraining.com with the subject line “Carrollton Appointment”
- Watch the Pre-Trip videos below
- Watch the video as many times as is needed to memorize the pre-trip inspection
- Get a DOT Physical (Required for a CLP)
- Make sure you find a provider that does DOT physical, not sports physical
- Once you receive your DOT medical card, take it to DPS with you.
- Submit a copy of your Permit HERE
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- Out of state students may obtain a CLP from their home state and complete the training in Texas but NOT the driving test. Texas will not do skills testing on out of state permits. If you wish to test in Texas you will need to switch your license.
- Click HERE to sign up for our online CLP training course to help you pass the CLP written test at the DPS(Department of Public Safety) center (recommended)
- If you are a Washington state resident then you will have to switch your license to Texas. They have a minimum training hour requirement for testing that our program does not meet.
- **Washington residents will have to follow the same steps as non Texas Resident under 21
- If you wish to switch your license to Texas and test for a permit, we can set you up with appointments at the Carrollton DPS center. Send an email with your Driver’s License and phone number to kim@idahocdltraining.com with the subject line “Carrollton Appointment”
- You will also need to switch your vehicle registration to Texas prior to switching your license if you have a vehicle in Texas. If you do not have a vehicle to register in Texas then you will sign a waiver at your appointment.
- Once you have your permit submit it HERE.
- Watch the Pre-Trip vehicle inspection videos below
- Watch the video as many times as is needed to memorize the pre-trip inspection
If you have reviewed this information on the Texas DPS website and still have questions, please feel free to call us at 208-918-8420 or email us at info@idahoCDLtraining.com
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- Out of state students that are 18-20 will be required to fulfill the same requirements as Texas residents but first must obtain an Class D Texas Driver’s License (If you are not 21 by the first day at NLC you will follow these requirements)
- Click HERE to Sign up and take our Online CLP prep course to help you pass the CDL written test at the DPS(Department of Public Safety) center. We highly recommend you start this course as soon as possible (recommended)
- Review the DPS Website before going to the DPS to make sure you have all required documents
- Transfer your out of state license to a Texas driver’s license once you can show proof of residency in Texas to DPS
- You may test for the Class A CLP once you have your Texas Driver’s License. You will need two separate appointments.
- We can set you up with appointments at the Carrollton DPS center. Send an email with your Driver’s License and phone number to kim@idahocdltraining.com with the subject line “Carrollton Appointment”
- You will also need to switch your vehicle registration to Texas prior to switching your license if you have a vehicle in Texas. If you do not have a vehicle to register in Texas then you will sign a statement at your appointment.
- Once you have your permit submit a copy HERE.
- Watch the Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection Video below
- Watch the video as many times as is needed to memorize the pre-trip inspection
If you have reviewed this information on the Texas DPS website and still have questions, please feel free to call us at 208-918-8420 or email us at info@idahoCDLtraining.com
- Out of state students that are 18-20 will be required to fulfill the same requirements as Texas residents but first must obtain an Class D Texas Driver’s License (If you are not 21 by the first day at NLC you will follow these requirements)
NLC California
- Sign up for the Idaho CDL Training Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) online study course here (Federal Theory Requirement)
- We recommend you start this course right away
- This course will help you study and prepare for the CLP written tests at the DMV
- Obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit by taking the California CLP written tests at a the DMV
- Go to your local DMV with your required documents.
- CA DMV INFO LINK
- Watch the Pre-Trip videos below *The video is specifically designed for Idaho standards. CA Pre-Trip my vary slightly. Those differences will be covered during training.
- Watch the video as many times as is needed to memorize the pre-trip inspection
- Get a DOT Physical (Required for a CLP)
- Make sure you find a provider that does DOT physical, not sports physical
- Once you receive your DOT medical card, take it to the DMV with you.
- If you have reviewed this information and the CA DMV info page and still have questions, please feel free to call us at (916)827-3990 or email us at bnielson@idahoCDLtraining.com
- **If you come with an out of state learner’s permit you can do training but not test in California. If you would like to test in CA go through the following steps. We can offer testing in Idaho on out of state permits(Not Washington State)
- Obtain a California Driver’s License then work on the steps below to get your CLP
- Sign up for the Idaho CDL Training Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) online study course here (Federal Theory Requirement)
- We recommend you start this course right away
- This course will help you study and prepare for the CLP written tests at the DMV
- Obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit by taking the California CLP written tests at a the DMV
- Go to your local DMV with your required documents.
- CA DMV INFO LINK
- Watch the Pre-Trip videos below *The video is specifically designed for Idaho standards. CA Pre-Trip my vary slightly. Those differences will be covered during training.
- Watch the video as many times as is needed to memorize the pre-trip inspection
- Get a DOT Physical (Required for a CLP)
- Make sure you find a provider that does DOT physical, not sports physical
- Once you receive your DOT medical card, take it to the DMV with you.
- If you have reviewed this information and the CA DMV info page and still have questions, please feel free to call us at (916)827-3990 or email us at bnielson@idahoCDLtraining.com
- Obtain a California Driver’s License then work on the steps below to get your CLP
- Sign up for the Idaho CDL Training Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) online study course here (Federal Theory Requirement)
- We recommend you start this course right away
- This course will help you study and prepare for the CLP written tests at the DMV
- Obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit by taking the California CLP written tests at a the DMV
- Go to your local DMV with your required documents.
- CA DMV INFO LINK
- Watch the Pre-Trip videos below *The video is specifically designed for Idaho standards. CA Pre-Trip my vary slightly. Those differences will be covered during training.
- Watch the video as many times as is needed to memorize the pre-trip inspection
- Get a DOT Physical (Required for a CLP)
- Make sure you find a provider that does DOT physical, not sports physical
- Once you receive your DOT medical card, take it to the DMV with you.
- If you have reviewed this information and the CA DMV info page and still have questions, please feel free to call us at (916)827-3990 or email us at bnielson@idahoCDLtraining.com
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