No. A DOT # is not necessary

Approximately 2 weeks after payment is made

Yes. Employers can train CDL drivers in-house when they follow FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training requirements, use qualified instructors, maintain training records, and complete the required setup. CDL Solutions ND helps employers build that framework using their own trucks, experienced drivers, and internal schedule.

Most employers need employees or applicants to train, access to appropriate trucks or equipment, an experienced CDL driver who may serve as an instructor, and a process for maintaining training records. We help identify what you already have and what still needs to be set up.

Plans start at $99 per month, with options based on your company’s needs. For employers training multiple drivers, in-house CDL training can be significantly less expensive than sending each employee to a commercial driving school.

Yes. CDL Solutions ND provides guidance for FMCSA Training Provider Registry setup, app configuration, instructor workflow, and training recordkeeping. We are not affiliated with FMCSA, DOT, DMV, or the Training Provider Registry.

We currently support employer-based in-house CDL training programs in North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Minnesota, Wyoming, Colorado, and Indiana. If your company operates outside these states, contact us to discuss whether we can support your program.