Who must complete the road test?
Anyone driving a double/triple trailer or tanker vehicle needs to complete a road test and receive a Certificate of Road Test upon successful completion. If the individual will operate a vehicle that is not a double/triple trailer or tanker, the drivers state-issued CDL will allow him or her to operate the specific category of commercial motor vehicles designated on his or her license. In such an instance, the employer may accept a copy of the drivers license in lieu of conducting a road test.
Anyone driving a double/triple trailer or tanker vehicle needs to complete a road test and receive a Certificate of Road Test upon successful completion. If the individual will operate a vehicle that is not a double/triple trailer or tanker, the driver’s state-issued CDL will allow him or her to operate the specific category of Commercial Motor Vehicles designated on his or her license. In such an instance, the employer may accept a copy of the driver’s license in lieu of conducting a road test. • If a prospective employee has a valid Certificate of Road Test issued to him or her within the preceding three years, the employer may accept the document in lieu of performing its own road test. Though not required, a road test is never a bad idea. Foley’s guidance is to always have prospective employees complete a road test.
