Details for each CDL location and DDS application

The current CDL program describes a privately operated training school as fully DDS-certified for at least two calendar years without non-compliance before seeking tester approval. It separately identifies qualifying accredited public education programs. Obtain DDS's determination for the actual applicant rather than assuming a new training business can immediately become a tester.

DDS distinguishes the Third Party Tester organization from its certified Third Party Examiners. The tester signs its agreement and identifies associated examiners; the individuals have their own applications, training and certification requirements.

The $10,000 requirement is per location, not one statewide sum automatically covering every site. Coordinate the legal applicant, each certified location and its required security with DDS. Government-entity status must be actual; work for a school district does not by itself make a private contractor governmental.

The program requires approved testing ranges and primary/alternate road routes. Its current application instructions require online submission with all supporting documents and say paper applications are no longer accepted. Submit the accepted undertaking through the current DDS process rather than mailing an old application packet.

The tester agreement describes four-year authorizations and separate examiner agreements. That does not establish a four-year bond term. Match the undertaking's actual dates, execution and continuation with DDS and the provider while keeping the organization's site approvals and examiner certifications current.