Delaware DMV seeks third-party companies for CDL testing

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles is searching for organizations to provide third-party commercial driver license skills exams.

Delaware Administrative Code, Section 2226 establishes a third-party program in which the DMV will allow third-party organizations to administer the skills exams for commercial driver license applicants.

To be approved under the new program, non-DMV entities must meet required criteria such as setting up and maintaining a basic skill-testing site that conforms to both DMV and federal standards, creating a detailed route for their CDL road test, and completing DMV’s training program. Approved entities will be permitted to administer the CDL skills exam starting in spring 2025. 

“We are extremely excited to launch our third-party program,” said Nicole Majeski, secretary of transportation. “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.”

“DMV can only test a set number of people each day,” said Amy Anthony, DMV director. “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.”

As of Dec. 4, there are 34,629 credentialed CDL drivers in Delaware. The DMV has completed 1,000 CDL road tests so far this year.

For more information, go to dmv.de.gov/thirdPartyCDLTesting.