If you are going
to operate ANY of the following vehicles either within the
state or across state/foreign borders, you need a CDL designator
added to your Michigan
Chauffeur license.
What
type of CDL do I need ?
A
Michigan resident needs a valid operator or chauffeur license
with the appropriate group designation to operate the following
vehicles:
Group
A -
To operate a vehicle which is:
A combination of
vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001
lbs. or more, including a towed vehicle with a gross vehicle
weight rating of more than 10,000 lbs.
Group
B - To
operate:
A single vehicle
having a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 lb. or more
Group C - To
operate small vehicles:
Designed to carry
16 or more people including the driver; or
Not meeting the requirements
for group A or B which carry hazardous materials in amounts
requiring placarding (refer to CDL Manual).
What
endorsements do I need on my CDL in Michigan?
In addition
to the appropriate CDL group designation, endorsements are
required for the following:
T -
DOUBLE or TRIPLE TRAILERS (Triple-trailer combinations are not
permitted in Michigan)
P -
PASSENGER: For vehicles which are designed to carry more than
16 people (including the driver);
N -TANK
VEHICLES: For vehicles designed to haul liquids or liquefied
gases in permanently mounted tanks of any size or portable tanks
rated at 1,000 gallons or more
H - HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS: To carry hazardous materials in amounts requiring
placarding (includes small trucks, pickup trucks and passenger
vehicles)
X - An "X" endorsement
will appear on the license instead of the H and N codes when
an applicant receives both the tanker and hazardous materials' endorsements
CDL Exceptions
Michigan offers exceptions
to the CDL requirements, which include:
Active military
duty operating military vehicles
Police and firefighters
operating authorized emergency vehicles
Farmers
operating within a 150-mile radius of a farm (an "F" endorsement
may be required)
Individuals operating
motor homes or other vehicles used exclusively to transport
personal possessions or family members for non-business
purposes
Due to
frequent changes in federal and state regulations, the Michigan Center
for Truck Safety cannot ensure the accuracy of the material contained
in the Guidebook beyond the date of publication. For current information,
contact the Center at (800) 682-4682. This document is not intended
for legal purposes.
