Pass the general knowledge test and any additional endorsement tests required for the type of vehicle you plan to operate Possess a valid California driver’s license Step 1: Obtain a California Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) Here are the steps to obtain a Class A CDL license in California:
This license is required for drivers who operate tractor-trailers, tanker trucks, and flatbeds.
A Class A CDL (Commercial Driver's License) license in California is a license that allows the holder to operate a combination of vehicles with a total weight of 26,001 pounds or more, provided that the towed vehicle weighs more than 10,000 pounds.
