Washington CDL holders must soon prove citizenship or permanent residency

OLYMPIA—Starting Sept. 1, 2015, anyone seeking a commercial driver license (CDL) or commercial learner permit (CLP) in Washington will be required to prove they are a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident.   This new law does not affect anyone’s ability to get or retain a regular driver license. Commercial drivers are not required to … Read more

HAZMAT Endorsement Process Streamlined for TWIC Holders – DMV Customer Service Enhancement Reduces Duplicative Background Checks

Effective February 26, 2013, any individual with Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) applying for a Virginia hazardous materials endorsements (HME) on a commercial driver license (CDL) can pay a reduced fee and forego a second fingerprinting and background check. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Important News