Commercial Driver's License

Third-Party CDL Testers

Getting a commercial driver’s license (CDL) requires knowledge-based tests and a three-part skills test. In Iowa, these tests are offered at DOT driver’s license service centers, select county treasurer locations, or third-party testers.

Third-party testers are companies or agencies that are authorized and trained by the Iowa DOT to administer CDL knowledge and skills tests. The tests given by third parties are identical to tests given by the DOT and county treasurers, however, there may be fees and/or class enrollment requirements associated with third-party testers. The standards governing third-party CDL testing can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations and the Iowa administrative rule 761—607.30(321).

 

How to become a third-party CDL tester

 

A company that wants to become a third-party CDL tester must:

  • Have facilities located within the state of Iowa to perform the testing.
  • Sign and adhere to agreements with the Iowa Department of Transportation.
  • Maintain a Surety Bond in the amount of $50,000
  • Have a basic controls skills testing site that meets the requirements for dimensions (260 feet long x 60 feet wide).
  • Have a proposed road test route that is compliant with FMCSA including maps and written steps.
  • Have all your testing examiners pass the AAMVA credentialed Certified Commercial Examiner course.


Testing Locations

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Location Test Types Contact
Iowa Lakes Community College Skills & Drive 712-580-8628
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CDL4ALL, LLC, Waterloo Skills & Drive 563-581-7793
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Rides Regional Transit Authority, Spencer Skills - Class B CDL and lower Website
Des Moines Area Community College, Des Moines Skills & Drive 515-965-7450
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Eastern Iowa Community College, Davenport Skills & Drive 888-336-3907
Website
Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo Knowledge, Skills & Drive 319-296-2329
Website
Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa Skills & Drive 641-683-5216 
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Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge Knowledge, Skills & Drive 800-362-2793
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Iowa Motor Truck Association, Des Moines Skills & Drive 515-244-2204
Website
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids Skills & Drive 319-398-1022
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North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City Skills & Drive 641-422-4358
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Northeast Iowa Community College, Peosta Skills & Drive 844-642-2338
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Northwest Iowa Community College, Sheldon Skills & Drive 712-324-5061
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Southwest Iowa Community College, Creston Skills & Drive 641-728-7081
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Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City Skills & Drive 712-274-6400
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Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs Skills & Drive 712-325-3200
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Allamakee County Treasurer, Waukon Knowledge, Skills & Drive 563-568-3793
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Audubon County Treasurer, Audubon Knowledge, Skills & Drive 712-563-2293
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Cass County Treasurer, Atlantic Knowledge, Skills & Drive 712-243-5503
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Crawford County Treasurer, Denison Knowledge, Skills & Drive 712-263-1280
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Kossuth County Treasurer, Algona Knowledge, Skills & Drive 515-295-7402
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Ames DMV Knowledge, Skills & Drive Request knowledge appointment
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Ankeny DMV Knowledge, Skills & Drive Request knowledge appointment
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Burlington DMV Knowledge, Skills & Drive Request knowledge appointment
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Cedar Rapids DMV Knowledge, Skills & Drive Request knowledge appointment
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Clinton DMV Knowledge, Skills & Drive Request knowledge appointment
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Coralville DMV Knowledge, Skills & Drive Request knowledge appointment
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Council Bluffs DMV Knowledge, Skills & Drive Request knowledge appointment
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Davenport DMV Knowledge, Skills & Drive Request knowledge appointment
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Des Moines DMV Knowledge Request knowledge appointment
Dubuque DMV Knowledge, Skills & Drive Request knowledge appointment
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Fort Dodge DMV Knowledge, Skills & Drive Request knowledge appointment
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Marshalltown DMV Knowledge, Skills & Drive Request knowledge appointment
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Mason City DMV Knowledge, Skills & Drive Request knowledge appointment
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Muscatine DMV Knowledge, Skills & Drive Request knowledge appointment
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Sioux City DMV Knowledge, Skills & Drive Request knowledge appointment
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Waukee DMV Knowledge Request knowledge appointment
Waterloo DMV Knowledge, Skills & Drive Request knowledge appointment
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Ottumwa DMV Knowledge, Skills & Drive Request knowledge appointment
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Alltown Bus Service Davenport
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