Larry Jaques wrote:

On Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:40:14 -0400, "Steve W."
wrote:

Pete C. wrote:
Larry Jaques wrote:
On Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:18:08 -0500, "Pete C."
wrote:

"Steve W." wrote:
Be prepared when you go to the DMV. CDLs are NOT cheap.
Around $750 with the cost of truck rental, license fees, TSA fees
(hazmat), and a couple books. Not cheap, but certainly not terribly
expensive.
What's the actual breakdown on those costs, Pete?
Curious minds, etc.

DPS Original/renewal CDL license fee $61
Hazmat fingerprint and TSA fees $78
Truck rental ~$500-$600 (varies with rental place and distance to DPS
office you go to)
CDL study book $50

Also you will have to have your DOT physical every two years(unless you
have certain medical problems), NOT the same as your normal physical.

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/documents/s...cal-Report.pdf
CVS's Minute Clinic does DOT physicals for about $60.
Not bad.

Nope, some other medical clinics offer similar. Not a huge expense every
couple years anyway.

No just a PIA. My biggest gripe with the physical is that I end up
having usually 3 every other year.
DOT, Fire Fighter and normal yearly.

DOT has different requirements than the FF and the yearly one doesn't
cover stuff that both of those want.

Can't you find a doctor who'll certify you in one fell swoop?

Some PCPs will expand the normal physical to cover DOT items if you ask.
Some might even code it under your normal physical so insurance covers
it.