The information on this web site presents selected highlights of the benefits provided by the New England Carpenters Benefit Funds. The actual plan provisions are in the legal plan documents. In the event of a conflict between the wording on this site and the legal documents, the legal documents will govern. All examples, forms, and projections included on this web site are not a guarantee of future benefits under the plans. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to interpret, amend, modify, or discontinue all or part of any plan at any time.
The CDL holder is restricted from operating a vehicle with air brakes. This. restriction is applied to a CDL if the vehicle used during the road test was not. equipped with air brakes. If the CDL holder wants to remove this restriction he must successfully pass the. knowledge test for air brakes and pass the skills test in a commercial motor. vehicle equipped with air brakes.
A commercial driver's license (CDL) allows you to operate a commercial vehicle in Virginia and possibly other states, depending on your qualifications. To obtain a CDL or commercial learner's permit (CLP) in Virginia, you must meet all requirements for a Virginia driver's license. You may hold either a driver's license or a CDL, but not both. You must apply for your CDL or CLP in person at a DMV customer service center. For additional information about CDL licensing, please refer to CDL classifications, endorsements and restrictions. Age Requirements. You must be at least at 18 to obtain an intrastate CDL and age 21 to obtain a CDL. Identification and Residency Requirements If you apply for a CDL or commercial learner's permit and DMV records show you have not held a Virginia driver's license or ID card in the past, you must present documents proving your eligibility.