Oregon CDL Resources

Official resources to check first

Oregon CDL resources are managed by ODOT DMV (oregon.gov/odot/DMV). Verify current requirements at oregon.gov/odot/DMV.

Before you apply or renew

These steps apply regardless of state. Verify each requirement directly with the Oregon Department of Transportation — DMV before beginning the application process.

• Verify your CDL class (A, B, or C) matches the vehicles you intend to operate.
• Check whether you need endorsements (HazMat, Tanker, Passenger, School Bus, Doubles/Triples) and confirm state testing requirements for each.
• Confirm you hold a valid DOT medical certificate (MCSA-5876) and that it is current before applying or renewing.
• If you are a new CDL applicant, confirm whether ELDT (Entry-Level Driver Training) applies to your situation — see the ELDT overview.
• Gather required documents — identity, residency, and any existing license — before visiting a testing location.
• Confirm current fees and testing appointment availability directly with the Oregon Department of Transportation — DMV.

Medical certificate

CDL holders operating in interstate commerce must carry a current DOT medical certificate issued by a certified medical examiner on the FMCSA National Registry. Oregon state requirements for submitting or updating medical certification vary — check the Oregon Department of Transportation — DMV website for the current procedure.

For Oregon-specific medical certificate submission procedures, start at the Oregon Department of Transportation — DMV website .

• Learn about medical card requirements: DOT Medical Card Explained
• Track expiration dates: Medical Card Expiration Tracker

ELDT — Entry-Level Driver Training

Federal ELDT requirements apply to new Class A and Class B CDL applicants and to certain endorsements. Training must be completed at a provider listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR). The Oregon Department of Transportation — DMV does not administer ELDT — training is completed at a registered provider before you schedule the skills test.

• Find an ELDT provider: FMCSA Training Provider Registry
• See who needs ELDT: Who Needs ELDT?
• ELDT for small fleets and owner-operators: ELDT for Small Fleets

Federal references

• FMCSA — CDL Overview
• 49 CFR Part 383 — CDL Standards
• FMCSA — Medical Qualifications
• What Is a CDL? — Federal Standards Overview