New federal requirements for a CDL take hold Monday, and it could have a major impact on hauling grain and livestock more than 150 miles from your farm. It could also cause an even bigger shortage ...

The new rulemaking adds an optional theory instruction upgrade curriculum for those upgrading from a Class B to a Class A that removes eight instructional units involving “non-driving activities ...

The new final rule applies only to Class B CDL holders, and does not change the behind-the-wheel training requirements in the 2016 ELDT rule.

The Class-B CDL course will include online theory instruction, hands-on driving experience, vehicle inspection training and preparation for the road test.