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North Carolina CDL Classification Codes
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North Carolina CDL Classification Codes
North Carolina CDL Endorsement Codes
North Carolina CDL Restriction Codes
- North Carolina Class A CDL In most states, this license allows the driver to operate any vehicle with a semi-trailer or trailer with two or more axles. This also includes any combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 26,000 pounds (provided that the GVWR of the towed vehicle is in excess of 10,000 pounds) under the following conditions. Prepare for the North Carolina Class A CDL written tests.
- For drivers towing trailers with more than 10,000 pounds of GVWR.
- Allows the holder to operate Class B and C vehicles.
- Drivers may be able to operate tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, double and triple trailers, tractor-trailer buses, tanker vehicles, livestock carriers, and flatbeds. Common careers for holders include heavy truck drivers, dispatchers, local drivers, couriers, and bus drivers.
- North Carolina Class B CDL - This license allows the driver to operate any vehicle with a GVWR greater than 26,000 pounds, as well as any vehicle towing a trailer that does not exceed a GVWR of 10,000 pounds under the following conditions. Prepare for the North Carolina Class B CDL written tests.
- For drivers towing trailers with less than 10,000 pounds of GVWR.
- Holder can operate Class C vehicles, but not Class A vehicles.
- Drivers may be able to operate straight trucks, box trucks (like delivery trucks), large buses (such as school buses and city buses, and tourist buses), and dump trucks with small trailers.
- North Carolina Class C CDL - This license is for vehicles that do not exceed 26,000 pounds and otherwise do not require a CDL except when you need a CDL to attach an endorsement to under the following conditions.
- Prepare for the North Carolina Class C CDL Passenger Bus written tests.
- Prepare for the North Carolina Class C CDL School Bus written tests.
- Prepare for the North Carolina Class C CDL Hazmat written tests.
- A vehicle designed to carry 16 or more passengers (including the driver). You must also possess the Passenger Vehicles Endorsement. Usually required for school buses even when carrying fewer than 16 passengers (including the driver). If driving a school bus, you would also need a Passengers Vehicles (P) and School Bus (P) Edorsement.
- When carrying Hazardous Materials requiring placarding. You would also need the Hazardous Materials Endorsement (H).
- When driving a vehicle with a tank exceeding 1000 gallons (but GVWR does not exceed 26,000 pounds). You would also need a Tank Vehicle (T) Endorsement.
NC CDL Endorsement Codes and Descriptions
- T - North Carolina Double/Triple Trailers Endorsement (Knowledge test only)
- Prepare for the North Carolina Double/Triple Trailers Endorsement CDL written tests
- P - North Carolina Passenger Endorsement (Knowledge and Skills Tests)
- Prepare for the North Carolina Passenger Endorsement CDL written tests
- N - North Carolina Tank Vehicle Endorsement (Knowledge test only)
- Prepare for the North Carolina Tank Vehicle Endorsement CDL written tests
- H - North Carolina Hazardous Materials Endorsement (Knowledge test only)
- Prepare for the North Carolina Hazardous Materials Endorsement CDL written tests
- X - Combination of tank vehicle and hazardous materials endorsements (Knowledge test only)
- Prepare for the North Carolina Combination of Tank Vehicle and Hazardous Materials Endorsement 'X' CDL written tests
- S - North Carolina School Bus Endorsement (Knowledge and Skills Tests)
- Prepare for the North Carolina School Bus Endorsement CDL written tests
- W - Tow truck. (Written Test) in New York State
North Carolina CLP Endorsements - Only 3 endorsements are allowed on the North Carolina CLP
- P - North Carolina Passenger Vehicle Endorsement: A North Carolina CLP holder with a 'P' endorsement is prohibited from operating a CMV carrying passengers, other than Federal/state auditors and inspectors, test examiners, other trainees, and the CDL holder accompanying the North Carolina CLP holder as prescribed by 49CFR383.25(a)(1).
- S - North Carolina School Bus Endorsement: A North Carolina CLP holder with an 'S' endorsement is prohibited from operating a school with passengers, other than Federal/state auditors and inspectors, test examiners, other trainees, and the CDL holder accompanying the North Carolina CLP holder as prescribed by 49CFR383.25(a)(1).
- N - North Carolina Tank Vehicle Endorsement: A North Carolina CLP holder with an 'N' endorsement may only operate an empty tank vehicle, and is prohibited from operating any tank vehicle that previously contained hazardous materials that have not been purged of any residue.
North Carolina CDL Restriction Codes and Descriptions
- L - If the driver does not pass the Air Brakes Knowledge Test, does not correctly identify the air brake system components, does not properly conduct an air brake systems check, or does not take the Skills test in a vehicle with a full air brake system, the driver must have an 'L' no full air brake restriction placed on their license.
- Z - If the driver takes the test in a vehicle with an air over hydraulic brake system, then they will have a 'Z' no full air brake restriction placed on their license. In either case the driver is not authorized to operate a CMV equipped with full air brakes.
- E - If the driver takes the Skills Test in a vehicle that has an automatic transmission, then an 'E' no manual transmission restriction is placed on their license.
- O - If the driver takes the Skills Test in a Class A vehicle that has a pintle hook or other non-fifth wheel connection, they will have an 'O' restriction placed on their license restricting them from driving any Class A vehicle with a fifth wheel connection.
- M - If a driver possesses a Class A CDL, but obtains his or her passenger or school bus endorsement in a Class B vehicle the State must place an 'M' restriction indicating that the driver can only operate Class B and C passenger vehicle or school buses.
- N - If a driver possesses a Class B CDL, but obtains his or her passenger or school bus endorsement in a Class C vehicle; the State must place an 'N' restriction indicating that the driver can only operate Class C passenger vehicle or school buses.
- V - If the State is notified by the FMCSA that a medical variance has been issued to the driver, the State must indicate the existence of such a medical variance on the CDLIS driving record and the CDL document using a restriction code 'V' to indicate that there is information about the medical variance on the CDLIS record.
ODD-BALL Drivers License Restriction Codes and Descriptions that don't necessarily apply to a CDL and that are not recognized in all states.
- 3 - If the driver does not pass the Air Brakes Knowledge Test, does not correctly identify the air brake system components, does not properly conduct an air brake systems check, or does not take the Skills test in a vehicle with a full air brake system, the driver must have an 'L' no full air brake restriction placed on their license.
- B - If the driver takes the test in a vehicle with an air over hydraulic brake system, then they will have a 'Z' no full air brake restriction placed on their license. In either case the driver is not authorized to operate a CMV equipped with full air brakes.
- C - If the driver takes the Skills Test in a vehicle that has an automatic transmission, then an 'E' no manual transmission restriction is placed on their license.
- D - If the driver takes the Skills Test in a Class A vehicle that has a pintle hook or other non-fifth wheel connection, they will have an 'O' restriction placed on their license restricting them from driving any Class A vehicle with a fifth wheel connection.
- F - If a driver possesses a Class A CDL, but obtains his or her passenger or school bus endorsement in a Class B vehicle the State must place an 'M' restriction indicating that the driver can only operate Class B and C passenger vehicle or school buses.
- G - If a driver possesses a Class B CDL, but obtains his or her passenger or school bus endorsement in a Class C vehicle; the State must place an 'N' restriction indicating that the driver can only operate Class C passenger vehicle or school buses.
- K - If the State is notified by the FMCSA that a medical variance has been issued to the driver, the State must indicate the existence of such a medical variance on the CDLIS driving record and the CDL document using a restriction code 'V' to indicate that there is information about the medical variance on the CDLIS record.
- O - If the driver takes the test in a vehicle with an air over hydraulic brake system, then they will have a 'Z' no full air brake restriction placed on their license. In either case the driver is not authorized to operate a CMV equipped with full air brakes.
- P - If the driver takes the Skills Test in a vehicle that has an automatic transmission, then an 'E' no manual transmission restriction is placed on their license.
- U - If the driver takes the Skills Test in a Class A vehicle that has a pintle hook or other non-fifth wheel connection, they will have an 'O' restriction placed on their license restricting them from driving any Class A vehicle with a fifth wheel connection.
- V - If a driver possesses a Class A CDL, but obtains his or her passenger or school bus endorsement in a Class B vehicle the State must place an 'M' restriction indicating that the driver can only operate Class B and C passenger vehicle or school buses.
- W - If a driver possesses a Class B CDL, but obtains his or her passenger or school bus endorsement in a Class C vehicle; the State must place an 'N' restriction indicating that the driver can only operate Class C passenger vehicle or school buses.
- X - If the State is notified by the FMCSA that a medical variance has been issued to the driver, the State must indicate the existence of such a medical variance on the CDLIS driving record and the CDL document using a restriction code 'V' to indicate that there is information about the medical variance on the CDLIS record.
- Z - If the State is notified by the FMCSA that a medical variance has been issued to the driver, the State must indicate the existence of such a medical variance on the CDLIS driving record and the CDL document using a restriction code 'V' to indicate that there is information about the medical variance on the CDLIS record.
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What are endorsements and restrictions?
Endorsements are additional tests you must pass when you want to be licensed for certain kinds of vehicles. In North Carolina, the following endorsements apply:
- H - Authorizes you to drive a vehicle transporting hazardous materials (hazmat)
- T - Authorizes you to drive double trailers
- P - Authorizes you to drive passenger vehicles
- N - Authorizes you to drive tank vehicles
- X - Is a combination of the hazmat and tank vehicle endorsements
- M - Authorizes you to drive a motorcycle
- S - Authorizes you to drive a school bus
Restrictions are codes on your license that limit your driving authority:
- L - Restricts you to driving vehicles not equipped with air brakes
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Where is my North Carolina CDL valid?
Your CDL is good throughout the United States. You may only have one driver license, and if your CDL is suspended or revoked, you cannot get one in another state. States are connected to one computerized system and share information about commercial drivers.
If you are 18 years old or over but not yet 21 years old, with a North Carolina CDL you may only operate a commercial vehicle within North Carolina and cannot get a hazmat endorsement.
I already have a CDL from another state. Can I use it when I become a North Carolina resident?
No. Federal law makes it illegal for you to have more than one driver license. When you get your CDL, you will have to surrender all other driver licenses, including any out of state licenses or your regular North Carolina driver license. (You may still drive your car with a CDL.)
How long is a learner's permit valid?
To get a commercial learner's permit, you must be at least 18 years old (or 21 years old for operations that require a medical card) and possess a valid Class A, B, or C license. The permit is valid for 6 months, but there is a limit of 2 permits in 2 years. In other words, if your permit expires before you pass your CDL tests, you may only get one more permit until 2 years have passed.
If your permit is expired for more than 30 days before you apply for another one, you must take all written tests again.
How can my North Carolina CDL be suspended or revoked?
Your North Carolina CDL can be suspended or revoked for many violations, including use of alcohol or drugs, speeding, reckless driving, and failure to notify your employer of any traffic convictions. Your employer should have a copy of the Safety Act so you can be familiar with the laws concerning commercial driving.
If I drive an exempt vehicle do I still need a license?
Certain vehicles do not require you to have a CDL in order to drive them. However, you may still need a non-CDL, Class A or B license. These exempt vehicles include:
- Recreational vehicles and others used for personal use
- Vehicles owned or operated by the Department of Defense when they are driven by active military personnel on duty
- Firefighting or emergency equipment used during emergencies
- Certain farm vehicles
For greater detail, see the CDL Manual, available online or at any North Carolina driver license office.
Find more answers to CDL-related questions at Applying for a New CDL, Renewing Your CDL, Replacing a Lost CDL, and Commercial Driver Education on this site.