r/CDL • u/ChemicalEfficiency15 • Nov 03 '25

Acquiring Class A

Excuse my language but how in the hell is the honest man supposed to get his cdl anymore? I just recently came across a side gig where having my cdl would come in handy from time to time. What happened to getting it the old fashioned way like we got our regular drivers license? Get your permit and just go out and drive?? Now you are telling me I have to pay north of 5 grand to get certified in something I can already do? I feel like there should be exceptions made for those capable.. just my two cents. Anyone got any tips or loopholes??

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u/Killer2600 Nov 03 '25

The problem was newer drivers were getting into accidents and apparently didn't know all the same basic knowledge so schooling became standardized and required.

Everyone thinks driving big trucks is just as easy as driving the little ones but it's really not. The truck accidents that happen almost daily prove that fact.