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Congratulations on your job with the City of Milwaukee. Fleet Services will provide education and training for employees who are required to obtain a CDL for their position with the City. It is the employee's responsibility to obtain their CDL. Employees are encouraged to start studying independently for the exam and will be scheduled to report to Fleet for training during their first 2-3 months.
The Wisconsin DMV provides helpful information for CDL applicants and license holders. Review the DMV webpage for information related to “CDL Overview”, “Maintaining a CDL”, “Commercial driver license guide” and much more. Be sure to understand what is required to get and maintain a CDL.
Important Note: The DMV allows 5 attempts per test within a 365 day period of time. A 6th attempt may be granted if a special permission request is accepted by DMV staff.
The CDL Manual includes three parts and multiple sections. It may be helpful to focus studying efforts on Part One, Section 2 (Driving Safely - General Knowledge) and Part Two, Section 5 (Air Brakes).
Use the apps in conjunction with the Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual.
CDL Prep
Google
Apple
The Wisconsin DMV provides helpful information for individuals interested in gaining a valid driver's license. Consider starting the process by completing the interactive "Driver License Guide"
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