MA license to operate single commercial vehicles over 26,000 lbs GVWR — straight trucks, dump trucks, transit buses, school buses (with P+S endorsements).

Who needs it

Box-truck drivers over 26K lbs, dump-truck drivers, MBTA bus operators, school bus drivers, and many municipal driving jobs.

How to get it

Complete federal ELDT (160 hours) at an approved MA school. Pass the MA RMV written test for general knowledge and air brakes. Hold the permit 14 days. Pass the road test at an MA RMV CDL site (Wilmington, Brockton, Worcester, West Springfield).

Cost

$5,500–$7,500 for ELDT-approved training. Often paid by employer (MBTA, Sysco, US Foods, UPS).

Where to start

MA RMV — CDL Information ↗FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) ↗