COMMERCIAL DRIVER License in Tennessee
Quick Answer
To obtain a COMMERCIAL DRIVER in Tennessee, review the requirements from Department of Safety~Division of Driver License Issuance.
- Background Check
- Required
Requirements
COMMERCIAL DRIVER license in Tennessee
COMMERCIAL DRIVER Salary in Tennessee
Entry Level
$38,380
Median
$55,610
Experienced
$80,000
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salary data is for informational purposes only.
How to Get Licensed
Step-by-step roadmap to becoming a licensed COMMERCIAL DRIVER in Tennessee.
- 1
Complete Education Requirements
Specific course required
- 2
Submit Background Check
Background check required
- 3
Pass the Required Exam
Third-party exam required
- 4
Submit Your Application
File your application with the licensing agency.
- 5
Receive Your License
Processing times vary. Check with your state licensing board for current timelines.
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