WV mCDL Program

The test administration process for a commercial driver's license involves both a written test and a road skills test, much the same as for non-commercial drivers of passenger vehicles. The commercial driver's road skills test ensures that a driver has the basic knowledge and driving skills to safely and responsibly operate a commercial vehicle on our highways.

Program History & Oversight:

To evaluate and eliminate any potential fraud in the testing system, the WV CDL Program initiated oversight measures in August of 1989 to randomly and covertly monitor scheduled written and road skills tests. To strengthen these measures, the program received funding from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in 2003, 2007, and 2009. This funding enabled a partnership with the Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) and the Appalachian Transportation Institute (ATI) to develop software utilizing Global Positioning System (GPS) capabilities to record and document verifiable skills tests.

The result of that partnership is WV mCDL. Upon full implementation, all personnel who administer CDL tests will be equipped with Samsung Galaxy tablets and the mCDL software, ensuring that all tests can be fully documented and verified.

This project would not have been possible without the cooperation and commitment of the employees at ATI. It is rewarding to know that mCDL is now a nationally recognized, award-winning program initially made in West Virginia, by West Virginians.

Download the Detailed mCDL Facts Sheet (PDF)

For more information about the WV mCDL program, please call (304) 926-3954 to speak with a representative.