Do You Need a CDL To Drive a Box Truck?

Driving a box truck is a common job for delivery drivers, movers, and business owners across Louisiana. These vehicles can range from small moving vans to large trucks carrying heavy commercial loads. Because they vary in size and weight, many people ask the same question: Do you need a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to drive…

Interstate vs. Intrastate Trucking

The trucking industry is the backbone of commerce in the United States. Whether transporting food, consumer goods, or industrial materials, trucks keep supply chains moving. However, not all trucking operations are the same. A critical distinction exists between interstate trucking and intrastate trucking—two categories that determine the rules, regulations, and licensing requirements drivers and companies…

Types of Commercial Driver’s Licenses

In the United States, there are 1,356,501 drivers with a commercial driver’s license (CDL). These licenses allow them to drive a variety of commercial vehicles, which are generally categorized by weight. In Louisiana, all commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators must hold a CDL that corresponds to the type of vehicle they drive.  A CDL is…