Agriculture outreach sessions

Farm Program 2011

• When is it a CV?
  
• What do I need?
  
• Farm exemptions
  
• Driver licensing
  
• Inspecting your CMV
  
• Legal weights and tonnage
  
• Cargo securement rules
  
• Implements of husbandry
  

Iowa Truck Information Guide

This book will address and clarify many of the rules and regulations concerning the operation of commercial vehicles in the state of Iowa. However, it is not possible to include every rule and regulation that may apply. If any questions exist, the reader is encouraged to contact other sources, including the agencies listed on pages 4 and 5 of this book.

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Commercial Driver's License in a Nutshell

Federal law requires uniform licensing of truck and bus drivers (commercial drivers licenses [CDL]) in all states and the District of Columbia.

CDL testing and issuance began in Iowa Nov. 1, 1990. A person applying for a license to operate a commercial motor vehicle must apply for a CDL.

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Commercial Driver License Manual

This manual provides driver license testing information for drivers who wish to have a CDL. This manual does NOT provide information on all the federal and state requirements needed before you can drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). You may have to contact your state driver licensing authority for additional information.

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