The Idaho DMV is extending its Military Skills Test Waiver to two years after separation, helping qualified Veterans use their military driving experience toward a CDL.
BOISE — The Idaho DMV is updating its Military Skills Test Waiver to match new federal guidelines, giving former service members two years after separation to apply their military driving experience toward a commercial driver’s license. The previous limit was one year.
The waiver allows qualified Veterans to bypass the civilian skills test, helping them transition more quickly into Idaho’s commercial trucking workforce. Idaho also continues to participate in the Even Exchange Program, which provides additional streamlined pathways for certain military drivers.
CJ Kendrick, DMV Administrator says, “Idaho depends on highly skilled commercial drivers, and our Veterans continue to strengthen that workforce with the expertise they gained through service. By expanding the waiver window, Idaho DMV is making it easier for Veterans to apply the training they already have, helping them support their families while continuing to serve our great state.”
Service members and Veterans can learn more by visiting the Commercial Driver’s License page under “Military CDL Waivers”.
