Alaska Class B to Class A Upgrade Program

Class B to Class A Upgrade Program for Alaska CDL Applicants

Alaska relies heavily on over-road trucking due to limited rail infrastructure across remote terrain. With oil and gas transport, seafood and cold-chain logistics, military supply chain driving much of the freight in Alaska, the Class B to Class A Upgrade Program material below is the part of the Alaska CDL that those employers screen for first.

The Alaska Class B to A upgrade: Combination Vehicles and Air Brakes knowledge tests at Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles, then a Class A skills test. Since February 2022, ELDT theory and behind-the-wheel training must also be logged with an FMCSA-registered provider before Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles will schedule the test.

Where Alaska drivers use this

• Almost every Class A and Class B vehicle in Alaska; skip this test and your CDL carries an L restriction
• Oil and gas transport: crude, fuel, and chemical tankers (N and H endorsements) serving the energy sector
• Seafood and cold-chain logistics: refrigerated (reefer) loads of produce and food moving to distribution centers and out of state
• Military supply chain: defense and government logistics contractors
• Mining equipment hauling: bulk end-dumps, belly-dump hoppers, and heavy-haul equipment moves for the mines

Most Alaska CDL work runs the AK-1, AK-3 corridors and the Juneau area, so the examples in the practice questions lean on the vehicles and loads you will see there.

Testing, appointments, and fees are handled by Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles. See the Alaska CDL classes and Alaska endorsements pages for the full licensing picture.

Common Alaska questions

Is this Class B to Class A Upgrade Program material specific to Alaska?

Yes. The knowledge test content is federal (49 CFR 383), so the questions apply in Alaska, and this page adds Alaska details: where you test (Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles), which Alaska industries use this license, and the Alaska corridors the examples are drawn from.

Where do I take the Class B to Class A Upgrade Program knowledge test in Alaska?

Knowledge tests are given by Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles. Bring your Alaska driver license, proof of residency, and your medical certificate; most Alaska offices require an appointment for CDL testing.

How long do I have to study the Alaska Class B to Class A Upgrade Program material?

Access lasts 120 days from purchase, which is enough to study, take the practice tests, and pass at Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles with time to spare. Retakes in Alaska are allowed after a short wait, so a second attempt is covered too.