The first thing you need to do is take your written permit tests. CDL manuals contain all of the information you need to pass the written tests. Manuals are available at the state exam stations or you can pick one up in our office. We can also mail you one if need be.

In order to obtain a Class B permit you will need to take three tests:

1. General Knowledge
2. Pre Trip
3. Air Brakes

To get a Class A permit you need to take these tests:

1. General Knowledge
2. Pre Trip
3. Air Brakes
4. Combination

There are several state exam stations around the Twin Cities.

The Midway exam station is open Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is located in the Midway shopping center on University and Snelling Ave. in St. Paul.

There are also exam stations in

• Eagan (2070 Cliff Road)
• Arden Hills (35 W & Co. Road I)
• Plymouth (2455 Fernbrook Lane)
• Anoka (530 W. Main), and
• Chaska (48 Pine St. S.)

These exam stations are open five days per week.

Once you have passed the written tests, the state will give you a CDL permit (no charge for the permit.) The staff at the exam station will look up your driving record and then write a verification number on your permit.  If their computer is not working, you will have to call the MN Dept. of Public Safety at (651) 297-5029 later to get a verification number to make the permit valid. The permit must be carried with you whenever you drive a commercial vehicle and is valid for 6 months.

When you have your CDL permit, you are ready to take your drug screen and then schedule to start one of our programs. Please give us a call to make an appointment for your drug test and training/test in one of our trucks.

Good luck on your written tests and please feel free to call us with any questions.