Regulatory Compliance Program

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Program

Regulatory Compliance oversees the CDL Program, regulating training, licensing, schools, instructors, testers, and waivers.

CDL Programs and Schools

Certified Testers & Schools

CDL Road Test Appointments

CDL Curriculum

CDL Training School

CDL Third Party Testing

Learn More About Commercial Driver's License's (CDL)

CDL Resources

Certified CDL Tester/School List

Search the list of Georgia DDS-certified Schools & Providers by type, offering contact details and program information.
CDL Driver License Rules

Details Chapter 1 of Georgia's CDL rules, covering general provisions and requirements for commercial driver's licenses under the Department of Driver Services.
CDL Driver Training Rules

Outlines regulations for Georgia's Commercial Driver Training Program, administered by the Department of Driver Services' Regulatory Compliance Division.
Third Party Tester Rules and Regulations

Details Rule 1-1-13 of Georgia's CDL regulations, specifying requirements for military and even exchange waivers under the Department of Driver Services.
GA Applicant Processing System (GAPS) Instructions (PDF, 285.85 KB)

Instructions for registering for GAPS fingerprinting, a requirement for certain Georgia Department of Driver Services processes, including CDL-related background checks.
CDL New Program Application RC-CRPOG-100 (PDF, 1.6 MB)

Downloadable application form (RC-CPROG-100) for enrolling as a new Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Program.
CDL New Instructor Application RC-CINSTR-100 (PDF, 1.5 MB)

Downloadable CDL New Instructor Application for individuals seeking to become certified instructors in the CDL program.
CDL Instructor Recertification Application RC-CRIE-200a (PDF, 1.3 MB)

Downloadable CDL Instructor Recertification Application (RC-CRIE-200A) for renewing instructor credentials in the CDL program.
CDL Third Party Tester Agreement (PDF, 821.07 KB)

Downloadable CDL Third-Party Tester Agreement form outlining terms for authorized testers in the CDL program.
CDL Third Party Examiner Agreement (PDF, 964.38 KB)

Downloadable CDL Third-Party Examiner Agreement form detailing responsibilities for examiners in the CDL testing process.
CDL Curriculum Matrix (XLS, 21.29 KB)

Downloadable CDL Curriculum Matrix outlining the required training components for the CDL program.
CDL Licensing Information FAQs

FAQs on CDL licensing in Georgia, covering permits, self-certification, medical certificates, endorsements, restrictions, and upgrades.