X - This X-endorsement code will appear on the license instead of the H and N codes when an applicant receives both the tank and hazardous materials endorsements.Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card, issued by USCIS or INS. Acceptable Proof of Lawful Permanent Resident:.Department of State (FS-240, DS-1350, or FS-545)Ĭertificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570, or N-578)Ĭertificate of U.S. bearing an official seal.Ĭonsular Report of Birth Abroad issued by the U.S. Original or certified copy of birth certificate issued by a state, county, municipal authority, or outlying possession of the U.S. Citizenship or that you are a Lawful Permanent Resident You must provide valid, unexpired proof of U.S.

Before applying for this endorsement, you must have:

H - Hazardous Materials: To carry hazardous materials in amounts requiring placards.

N - Tank Vehicles: For vehicles designed to haul liquids or liquefied gases in bulk in permanently mounted tanks or portable tanks rated at 1,000 gallons or more.

P - Passenger: For vehicles which are designed to carry 16 or more people (including the driver).

T - Double or Triple Trailers: (Triple trailer combinations are not permitted in Michigan.).

In addition to the appropriate CDL group designation, endorsements are required for the following: The GVWR should not be confused with the elected gross vehicle weight (GVW) which is declared by the vehicle owner for registration purposes. The GVWR label is usually found on the driver side door post of the power unit and on the front left side of the trailer. **Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the recommended maximum total weight of the vehicle and load as designated by the vehicle manufacturer. In the absence of a label, the GCWR can be calculated by adding the GVWR of the power unit to the GVWR of the vehicle(s) or trailer(s) being towed. *Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) means the value specified by the manufacturer as the maximum loaded weight of a combination vehicle.

Group C to operate a single vehicle having a GVWR under 26,001 pounds or a vehicle having a GVWR under 26,001 pounds towing another vehicle or trailer and carrying hazardous materials on which a placard is required, or designed to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver. Group B allows you to operate Group C vehicles. Group B to operate a single vehicle having a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more. Group A allows you to operate Group B and Group C vehicles. Group A to operate a combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR)* of 26,001 pounds or more including a towed trailer or vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)** of more than 10,000 pounds. A Michigan resident needs a CDL with the appropriate group designation as follows:

Cdl school bus passenger endorsement