Minnesota Eligible Endorsements for each Class of CDL
Minnesota Class C Commercial Driver's License must hold one or
more of the following endorsements:
- Hazardous Materials (H)
- Passenger Transport (P)
- School Bus (S) (this is an optional endorsement, not a requirement and cannot be held by itself with a Class C License)
Minnesota Class B Commercial Driver's License can hold one or more of the following endorsements:
- Hazardous Materials (H)
- Passenger Transport (P)
- School Bus (S)
- Tank Vehicle (N)
- Tanker and Hazardous Materials (X)
Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver's License can hold one or more of the following endorsements:
- Hazardous Materials (H)
- Passenger Transport (P)
- School Bus (S)
- Tank Vehicle (N)
- Tanker and Hazardous Materials (X)
- Double/Triples (T)
Minnesota (CDL) Commercial Driver's License Fees
- Class A, regular - $45.25
- Class A, under age 21 - $25.25
- Class B, regular or under age 21 - $37.25
- Class C, regular or under age 21 - $30.25
- School Bus Processing Fee - original and renewal applications - $4
- Examination fee for each endorsement: $2.50
- Retesting fee Third and subsequent knowledge test (after failing first two): $10
- Retesting fee Third and subsequent road/skill test (after failing first two): $20
Minnesota CDL School Bus Endorsement Specifics:
No one may operate a type A, B, C or D school bus when transporting school children to or from school or a school-related trip or activity unless s/he has a valid commercial driver's license with a passenger and school bus endorsement. A person who has a valid driver's license but not a school bus or passenger endorsement may drive a type III school bus.
School Bus: A motor vehicle used to transport pupils (grades K-12) to or from a school or to or from school-related activities, by the school or a school district or by someone under an agreement with the school or a school district.
School Bus Driver: A person with a school bus endorsement on a valid Minnesota driver's license or a person with a valid Minnesota driver's license who drives a vehicle used as a school bus that has a passenger seating capacity of ten or fewer, including the driver.
Minnesota CDL School Bus Endorsement Background Check
Applicant must conduct a criminal history and driver's license record check of the applicant
If the applicant has lived in Minnesota for less than five years, the check also includes a national criminal history check (a temporary school bus endorsement may be issued to an otherwise qualified applicant. The temporary endorsement will be effective for no more than 180 days. The applicant must present an affidavit certifying that s/he has not been convicted of a disqualifying offense and a criminal history check from each state of residence for the previous five years. The criminal history check may be conducted and prepared by any public or private source acceptable to the commissioner of public safety).
Minnesota CDL Written Knowledge Tests
You will need to pass the
Minnesota Knowledge Tests that are required for
the class of license, restriction, and endorsements you wish to possess. A general
knowledge test for the Class A or Class B and C license must be successfully completed
by all CDL applicants. The information needed to pass these tests is contained
in the
FREE Minnesota CDL Handbook. Please read and study this
manual carefully.
- Class A - 70 Questions (50 GK + 20 Combination Vehicles) - Skills test required.
- Class B - 50 Questions - Skills test required.
- Class C - 50 Questions - Skills test required for bus, school bus and air
brakes vehicles..
- Passenger Endorsement - 20 questions - Skills test required in bus.
- School Bus Endorsement - 25 questions - Skills test required in school bus.
- Doubles/Triples Endorsement - 20 questions - No additional skills tests.
- Tank Vehicle Endorsement - 20 questions - No additional skills tests.
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement - 30 questions - No additional skills tests.
- Air Brake Restriction Removal - 25 questions - Additional skills test in vehicle with Air Brakes.
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 . . .
Minnesota
Go to CDL Selector Tool
Not sure which MN CDL Tests you need to pass? Use this tool to determine what Class of CDL and which CDL Endorsements you require.
Classes of Minnesota CDL and Required Tests
| CDL Class |
Tests Required |
Possible Endorsements and Required Tests |
Class A
(Combination
vehicle endorsement required) |
General Knowledge Written Exam
Combination Endorsement Written Exam
Road Exam |
|
| Class B |
General Knowledge Written Exam
Road Exam |
|
| Class C |
General Knowledge Written Exam
Road Exam
Note: If upgrading to a Class C from a Class D, no road test is required UNLESS the endorsement requires one. |
|
Minnesota CDL Endorsements
| Exam |
Time Allowed (Minutes) |
# of Questions on Exam |
# of Correct Answers Needed to Pass |
| General Knowledge |
60 |
50 |
40 |
| Air Brakes |
25 |
25 |
20 |
| HazMat |
30 |
30 |
24 |
| Tank |
20 |
20 |
16 |
| Passenger |
20 |
20 |
16 |
| Doubles/Triples |
20 |
20 |
16 |
| Combination Vehicles |
20 |
20 |
16 |
| School Bus |
20 |
20 |
16 |
In addition to the Minnesota CDL (commercial driver's license) information found in our website covering the Minnesota CDL and in the free Minnesota 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
prep program will prepare you to easily pass your
Minnesota CDL written exams to get your Minnesota CDL permit. The skills test modules are invaluable to give you a head start before doing your
work, possibly saving you a lot of money. The Minnesota CDL test prep program includes the following features . . .
