STEP 2: OBTAIN REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Documents Required to Register for ABQ CDL Program: 
You must submit all documents to register for an ABQ CDL Program!

DOT MEDICAL CARD

  • DOT Medical Card is confirms that you are healthy enough to safely perform the demanding job of a Commerical driver
  • Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination must be conducted by a licensed “medical examiner” listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) National Registry
  • Once you have passed the physical examination, the medical examiner will issue a Medical Examiner’s Certificate
  • DOT Medical Card is required to obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit
  • You can find a Certified Medical Examiner here: https://nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot.gov/home

COMMERCIAL LEARNER'S PERMIT

  • You must have a valid Commercial Learner’s Permit to register for classes
  • Commercial Learner’s Permits are issued at the MVD once you have passed the mandatory written tests
  • You must study the New Mexico CDL Manual to pass the knowledge tests and obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit: Commercial Driver’s License Manual
    • Class A Students must take the following tests:
      • General Knowledge: Chapters 1, 2, 3
      • Air Brakes: Chapter 5
      • Combinations: Chapter 6
    • Class B Students must take the following tests:
      • General Knowledge: Chapter 1, 2, 3
      • Air Brakes: Chapter 5
    • Passenger Endorsement Students must take the following tests:
      • General Knowledge: Chapter 1, 2, 3
      • Passenger Vehicles: Chapter 4
      • Air Brakes: Chapter 5
  • You must take your Real ID Documents with you to the MVD:
  • You must make an appointment to take the written tests at the MVD and obtain the Commercial Learner’s Permit:

NEED HELP?

We offer FREE Commercial Learner’s Permit Prep Classes once a month! Classes are on Wednesday and Thursday; 8:00am – 5:00pm each day. 

REGISTER TODAY: Click Here to Register for the Commercial Learner’s Permit Prep Class

BASIC CLASS INFORMATION

HAVE YOUR DOCUMENTS? READY TO REGISTER?

If you have all required documents, you are ready to register!

  • Current Driver’s License
  • DOT Medical Card
  • Commercial Learner’s Permit

Financial Assistance is available!

Scheduled Maintenance

CNM Ingenuity will be performing scheduled maintenance on Saturday, January 20 from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Students will not be able to submit or modify any forms during this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please contact us with any questions.