Wisconsin DMV follows new federal rules for truckers
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Federal law now requires operators of a commercial vehicle to provide proof of US citizenship or proof of legal temporary status when they apply for an original, renewal, or change of authority to their commercial driver license (CDL) or commercial learner permit (CLP).
Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) abides by these new conditions and developed tools to help commercial drivers understand the requirements. Drivers who carry a CDL card now need to bring acceptable documentation to a Wisconsin DMV service center. For US citizens that proof is normally a valid US passport or a certified birth certificate.
Drivers who carry a license that has a non domiciled notation printed on the face of the CDL/CLP will now need to present the following documentation to a Wisconsin DMV service center:
• An unexpired employment authorization document (EAD) issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or
• An unexpired foreign passport accompanied by an approved I-94 form documenting the applicant’s most recent admittance into the United States.
New testing/training requirements
Drivers who are training at any of Wisconsin’s truck driving schools and who are not permanent residents of the state are now required to hold a CLP from their home state of residence before they begin the behind the wheel portion of the course. As of July 8, these drivers can either take their skill test in Wisconsin or return to their state of residence to be tested. DMV is unable to issue licenses to residents of others states.
To help truckers know what to bring to a DMV customer service center to obtain a new license, renew an expiring license, or make changes to their CDL, check out the online Driver License Guide (https://app.wi.gov/DLGuides/). The Driver License Guide enables drivers, even fleet owners, to check their eligibility and status and ensure they have the proper endorsements. The step-by-step process also creates a personalized checklist of the documents needed to obtain a new card at a DMV customer service center.
The mobile-friendly, self-serve Driver License Guide helps customers conveniently get information specific to their Wisconsin driver license record. They can also browse anonymously to explore and learn about obtaining a driver license. Both commercial and regular drivers can access their information with this first of its kind online application.
Only the DMV website with .gov is the official state website. Other DMV sites with .org and .com are not official and may have extra charges for forms or list information that is dated or incorrect. In addition to the expanding services on its website, WisDOT connects with customers on Facebook and Twitter @WisconsinDOT.
