Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP)

A CLP is issued to an individual by a State or other jurisdiction of domicile. See 49 CFR 383.25.

• When carried with a valid driver’s license issued by the same State or jurisdiction, it authorizes the individual to operate a class of CMV when accompanied by a holder of a valid CDL for purposes of behind-the-wheel training.
• When issued to a CDL holder, a CLP serves as authorization for accompanied behind-the-wheel training in a CMV for which the holder’s current CDL is not valid.