Vermont Class B to Class A Upgrade Program

Class B to Class A Upgrade Program for Vermont CDL Applicants

Vermont's dairy industry and specialty agriculture create steady demand for reefer and bulk CDL operators. With dairy and agriculture, maple and specialty food logistics, granite and stone driving much of the freight in Vermont, the Class B to Class A Upgrade Program material below is the part of the Vermont CDL that those employers screen for first.

The Vermont Class B to A upgrade: Combination Vehicles and Air Brakes knowledge tests at Vermont Department 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 Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles will schedule the test.

Where Vermont drivers use this

• Granite and stone: flatbed and step-deck loads of steel, lumber, and building materials
• Tourism and ski resort supply: event and production freight moving between venues
• Granite and stone: dump trucks, mixers, and flatbed tractors on construction routes
• Almost every Class A and Class B vehicle in Vermont; skip this test and your CDL carries an L restriction
• Dairy and agriculture: livestock trailers and refrigerated meat loads to packers and markets

Most Vermont CDL work runs the I-89, I-91 corridors and the Montpelier 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 Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles. See the Vermont CDL classes and Vermont endorsements pages for the full licensing picture.

Common Vermont questions

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

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

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

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

How long do I have to study the Vermont 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 Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles with time to spare. Retakes in Vermont are allowed after a short wait, so a second attempt is covered too.