F-LIB-006 · CDL / MVR · Michigan
Michigan CDL information
Sourced from MI state authority publications. Federal §383 baselines apply across all states.
Age rules
- Interstate minimum age
- 21
- Intrastate minimum age
- 18
You must be age 21 to drive a CMV across state lines (interstate). You may drive a CMV in Michigan (intrastate) at age 18, except when transporting hazardous materials in a quantity that requires the vehicle be marked or placarded. To transport hazardous materials, you must be 21 or older.
CDL classes
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C
Medical-card self-certification: Required
Endorsements
- H
Hazardous Materials
Knowledge testTSA backgroundH - Hazardous Materials: To carry hazardous materials in amounts requiring placards.
- N
Tank
Knowledge testN - Tank: For commercial vehicles designed to transport any liquid or gaseous material within a tank or tanks having an individual rated capacity of more than 119 gallons and an aggregate rated capacity of 1,000 gallons or more
- P
Passenger
Knowledge testSkills testP - Passenger: For vehicles which are designed to carry 16 or more people (including the driver).
- S
School Bus
Knowledge testSkills testS - School Bus: For CMVs used to transport pre-primary, primary or secondary school students from home to school, school to home or to-and-from school-sponsored events.
- T
Double or Triple Trailers
Knowledge testT - Double or Triple Trailers: (Triple trailer combinations are not permitted in Michigan).
- X
Combined Tank and Hazardous Materials
Knowledge testTSA backgroundX - Combined Tank and Hazardous Materials: For hauling liquids, liquefied gases and hazardous materials.
Official
MI CDL manual ↗
https://www.michigan.gov/sos/-/media/Project/Websites/sos/Resources/Forms-and-publications/CDL-Manual/cdlmanual.pdf
Official
MI DMV / driver-licensing office ↗
https://www.michigan.gov/SOS
State-specific details (MI)
- cdl fees.cdl endorsement
- 5
- cdl fees.cdl group designation
- 25
- cdl fees.chauffeur license enhanced
- 50
- cdl fees.chauffeur license standard
- 35
- cdl fees.chauffeurs license enhanced
- 50
- cdl fees.chauffeurs license standard
- 35
- cdl fees.correction fee usd
- 9
- cdl fees.endorsement
- 5
- cdl fees.enhanced license usd
- 33
- cdl fees.group designation
- 25
- cdl fees.new photo license usd
- 18
- cdl fees.operator license enhanced
- 45
- cdl fees.operator license standard
- 25
- cdl fees.operators license enhanced
- 45
- cdl fees.operators license standard
- 25
- cdl fees.per endorsement usd
- 5
- cdl fees.verbatim snippet
- $18 for a for a new photo license ($33 if you have an enhanced license); $5 for each endorsement
- cdl fees.x endorsement
- 10
- chauffeurs license required.description
- Michigan requires a chauffeur's license for various commercial operations including vehicles with GVWR/GCWR of 10,000 pounds or more used for principal purpose of operating, carriers of passengers/pro…
- chauffeurs license required.verbatim snippet
- A chauffeur's license is needed if you are: Employed for the principal purpose of operating a motor vehicle or combination of vehicles with a GVWR, GCWR, GCW, or GVW of 10,000 pounds or more
- clp minimum holding period days
- 14
- clp verbatim snippet
- Once you have your CLP, you can drive under the supervision of a CDL holder for at least 14 days.
- clp wait days before skills test
- 14
- contact phone
- 888-SOS-MICH (767-6424)
- dach check effective date
- 2024-11-18
- drug alcohol clearinghouse check effective
- 2024-11-18
- drug alcohol clearinghouse check start date
- 2024-11-18
- drug alcohol clearinghouse downgrade.effective date
- 2024-11-18
- drug alcohol clearinghouse downgrade.verbatim snippet
- As of November 18, 2024, the State of Michigan will be required to check the DACH prior to completing licensing transactions... A driver's Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) or Commercial Driver's Lice…
- eldt required date
- 2022-02-07
+ 50 more entries (see PDF source)
Educational reference. Not legal advice. Verify with the official MI DMV before applying.