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COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE
The Mechanics Local 701 Training Fund is offering members of Local 701 in good standing a preparation class to obtain an Illinois Class A Commercial Learners Permit (CLP). A Class ACLP is the first step in obtaining an Illinois Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
Illinois Class A Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) Requirements
Illinois state statutes and federal law, enforced by the Illinois Secretary of State, Illinois State Police and U.S. Department of Transportation, require all Class A CLP applicants to conform to the following:
• ability to speak, read, write and understand the English language
• proof of US citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency
• proof of Illinois residency and a valid Illinois drivers license
• certify conformance with federal motor carrier driving record regulations
• certify conformance with federal motor carrier medical condition regulations
• attained 18 years of age: to drive a non-hazardous load inside the state of Illinois
• attained 21 years of age: to drive any load outside the state of Illinois
• remit $50.00 CLP testing fee to the Illinois Secretary of State
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Local 701 members interested in attending the training fund’s CLP classes are encouraged to
review the federal motor carrier driving record and medical condition regulations for conformance.
http://www.dmv.pa.gov/Pages/FAQ%20Pages/MCSIA-FAQ.aspx#Q14
*state of Pennsylvania website – state of Illinois site unavailable
Local 701 members with Illinois CDL of CLP qualification questions please contact theMechanics Local 701 Training Fund Program Director Dan Donahue at 708-588-7527 or programdirector@local701training.org