How do I obtain a CDL Class A in Virginia?

Question

My uncle speaks spanish and a little bit of english, has been a taxi driver all life long, and he's 40 years old. He wants to drive trucks now, but needs his CDL. What's the process to follow, and who would hire someone without experience in trucks?

Answer 1

dude, visit the DMV, or the DMV website. With a little bit of research, it should be easy to find.

Answer 2

emrogs, Try visiting a repair shop in Virginia. http://www.autorepairshoplocator.com/Vir... They can help you with your questions. Try vistiting several repair centers and compare what they say.

Answer 3

He is speak FLUENT English or he cant be a driver. Contact one of the big companies for a job

Answer 4

Contact the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, or review the information about Commercial Drivers' Licenses on their website.

Virginia requires that a CDL applicant be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to (1) converse with the general public, (2) understand highway traffic signs and signals, (3) respond to official inquiries, AND (4) make entries on reports and records.