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Iowa Class B CDL Permit Training Program

How to get a Iowa Class B CDL - Iowa Class B CDL requirements, study guide, rules, requirements, cost etc.

There are THREE types (classifications) of Iowa CDL (Commercial Drivers License)

If you possess a Class B CDL, you may also drive Class C vehicles if you have the appropriate endorsements (but not Class A). See detailed differences between the Iowa CDL Classification Codes.
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Iowa Class B CDL (Commercial Drivers License) Requirements

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Any single vehicle which has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of 11,794 or more kilograms (26,001 pounds or more), or any such vehicle towing a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight that does not exceed 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds).

How to get a Iowa Class B CDL (Commercial Drivers License)

  • Provide documentation and pay fees
  • Provide Medical Certificate
  • Pass applicable written test(s) to obtain a Iowa CDL B permit (General Knowledge and Air Brakes*) *Air Brakes Test not needed if you will NEVER drive a vehicle with air brakes.
  • Pass additional "endorsement" written tests (if necessary) based upon the type of "loads" you will carry.
  • Pass skills tests in a "representative" type vehicle
For more detailed information, go to how to get your Iowa CDL.
Go to Iowa CDL Selector Tool
If you need help . . .
determining what Class of CDL you need based upon the type of vehicle you will drive (A, B or C) or are not sure which CDL Endorsements you need based upon the type of loads you will carry; use the free CDL Selector Tool . . .
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Go to CDL Selector Tool
(Use only for a new CDL)
Not sure which IA CDL Tests you need to pass? Use this tool to determine what Class of CDL and which CDL Endorsements you require.

Iowa Class B Exam Requirements

To operate straight trucks and buses 26,001 lbs or more, then a Iowa Class B license is needed. The following tests are required:
  • General Knowledge test
  • Air Brakes (if applicable)
  • Pre-Trip
  • Basic Skills
  • CDL Road Test
  • Applicable exams for desired endorsements

You can normally take the required Iowa CDL written tests and obtain your your Iowa CDL permit without having to make an appointment. You will need to make an appointment to take the Iowa CDL Skills Tests. Check your specific Iowa CDL Information for details.

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In addition to the Iowa CDL (commercial driver's license) information found in our website covering the Iowa CDL and in the free Iowa CDL Handbook (which is quite boring and a bit confusing - and doesn't have a single multiple-choice question in it that is asked on the actual tests), the complete online Iowa CDL Practice Test prep program will prepare you to easily pass your Iowa CDL written exams to get your Iowa CDL permit. The skills test modules are invaluable to give you a head start before doing your behind the wheel work, possibly saving you a lot of money. The Iowa CDL test prep program includes the following features . . .
  • Covers ALL Eight Iowa CDL written tests.
    • In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
  • Covers ALL Three Iowa CDL skills tests.
    • In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
  • 670 practice Iowa CDL test questions with actual answers.
  • Access to CDL videos covering written and skills tests.
  • CDL study guide in both text and audio - listen as you read along.
  • CDL study Quick Reviews.
  • Interactive online CDL Quizzes.
  • and much more!
May your new CAREER be prosperous!!!

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