Montana
FAQs
What
are the largest cities in
Montana?
Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bozeman are the
largest cities in Montana. Helena is the state's capital city.
What
are the major industries in
Montana?
Montana has many mountains, but it also has many
plains. Cattle and sheep roam the plains. Some of the land has been
turned into farmland, where farmers grow crops of oats, wheat, and
other grains. Mining is another major industry in Montana.
What
other states might Montana
truck drivers work in?
States near Montana include Idaho,
Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Utah, Washington, and
Oregon. Of course, Montana truck drivers may work throughout the
western United States or the central United States. Some Montana
truck drivers may even find their way into the eastern United States.
HazMat
FAQs
How old
do I have to be to receive a HazMat endorsement?
You must be
at least 21-years old before you can qualify for a HazMat
endorsement.
What
else must I do to qualify for a
Hazmat endorsement?
You must pass a written exam, have a
good
driving record, and pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.
New
CDL FAQs
What
is the minimum age one can qualify for a Montana commercial driver's
license?
You must be at least 18 years to qualify for an
intrastate CDL and 21 to qualify for an interstate CDL.
What
tests do I have to pass before
I can qualify for a CDL?
There are several tests that you must
pass before you qualify for a CDL. You must pass a physical
(including an eye exam), a road test, a written exam, and a pre-trip
inspection.
Are
these exams by appointment
only?
You can take the written exam as long as the testing
center is open. You want to show up at least a half an hour before
closing, to assure that you have time to take the exam. If you are
taking the road test, you need to schedule a time at a state-approved
exam site.
CDL
Renewal FAQs
Can
I renew my CDL through the mail?
That depends. Some counties
allow you to renew by mail. Most counties have a Department of Motor
Vehicles office where you can go to renew your license.
Am
I required to take the CDL exams
every time I renew my commercial driver's license?
You are
only required to retake the written exam and road test if you do not
renew your license on time. You have up to three months after the
renewal deadline to renew your CDL.
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