Delaware Opening Up CDL Testing to Third Parties
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The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles is inviting private companies to apply to become providers of third-party commercial driver license skill tests before the state launches this new capability next spring.
The expansion of CDL testing is due to a new state administrative code (Regulation 2226) authorizing a third-party CDL skills exam through the Delaware DMV.
“We are extremely excited to launch our third-party program,” state Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski said. “CDL drivers play such an integral role in our lives transporting passengers, goods and materials not only across Delaware, but all over the world. They help build residences, businesses, infrastructure and all things in between. As the demand for drivers continues to grow, so does the need for more testing sites.”
Majeski
As of Dec. 4, there were 34,629 credentialed CDL drivers in Delaware with a greater demand for more testing capabilities. From Jan. 1 through Dec. 4, the state DMV had completed 1,000 CDL road tests.
“DMV can only test a set number of people each day,” DMV Director Amy Anthony said. “This program creates more opportunity for interested applicants without sacrificing the integrity of our testing process as safety is and will always remain our first priority.”
Anthony
Delaware DMV will create and enforce policies and procedures for the third-party CDL testing program. Under the program, non-DMV entities that receive state approval will be authorized to administer the CDL skills exam starting in the spring after meeting required criteria, such as setting up and maintaining a basic skills testing site that conforms to DMV and federal standards.
New third-party CDL testers also will have to submit a detailed route for their CDL road tests and complete a DMV training program.
“All third-party testing organizations whose application is accepted will be required to sign an agreement, which will be provided by the DMV,” the state noted. “After an application is accepted, the TPTO must outline a detailed route for their CDL road test course, approved by the DMV.”
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All third-party testing organizations cannot offer testing for every class of CDL and/or endorsement.
Delaware DMV has a detailed list of requirements for proposed primary and secondary test routes for standard and modified skills tests.
Interested third-party testing firms must file with the DMV director proof of insurance (with a company authorized to do business in Delaware) for at least $50,000 coverage for bodily injury/death of two or more persons of others in an accident.
Additional information is provided by the DMV at dmv.de.gov/thirdPartyCDLTesting/.
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