Delaware CDL Resources
Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
This page collects official CDL resources for Delaware: the state licensing agency, CDL handbook, testing locations, and renewal information. All links go directly to official Delaware government sources. Requirements change — always verify current procedures directly with the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Official resources to check first
Delaware CDL resources are managed by DMV (dmv.de.gov). Verify current requirements at dmv.de.gov.
No direct CDL handbook link is listed for Delaware yet. Visit the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website and look for a "CDL Manual," "Commercial Driver Handbook," or similar link.
CDL licensing through Delaware DMV
Delaware CDL applicants apply through the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles. Knowledge tests and CLP issuance are handled at Delaware DMV offices. The CLP must be held at least 14 days before the CDL skills test. New Class A and Class B applicants must complete ELDT at an FMCSA Training Provider Registry listed provider before the skills test. Verify current testing locations, fees, and appointment availability at dmv.de.gov.
Delaware CDL and the I-95 corridor
Delaware is a compact state heavily integrated into the I-95 Northeast corridor freight network. Many Delaware-based carriers operate primarily in multi-state interstate commerce, making full federal FMCSA compliance — HOS, ELD, DQ files, Clearinghouse — the operative framework rather than any Delaware-specific rules. Delaware CDL holders should be aware that Delaware does not have a separate state-level trucking exemption program that differs materially from federal rules. Verify CDL requirements at dmv.de.gov.
Before you apply or renew
These steps apply regardless of state. Verify each requirement directly with the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) before beginning the application process.
- Verify your CDL class (A, B, or C) matches the vehicles you intend to operate.
- Check whether you need endorsements (HazMat, Tanker, Passenger, School Bus, Doubles/Triples) and confirm state testing requirements for each.
- Confirm you hold a valid DOT medical certificate (MCSA-5876) and that it is current before applying or renewing.
- If you are a new CDL applicant, confirm whether ELDT (Entry-Level Driver Training) applies to your situation — see the ELDT overview.
- Gather required documents — identity, residency, and any existing license — before visiting a testing location.
- Confirm current fees and testing appointment availability directly with the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Medical certificate
CDL holders operating in interstate commerce must carry a current DOT medical certificate issued by a certified medical examiner on the FMCSA National Registry. Delaware state requirements for submitting or updating medical certification vary — check the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website for the current procedure.
For Delaware-specific medical certificate submission procedures, start at the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website .
- Learn about medical card requirements: DOT Medical Card Explained
- Track expiration dates: Medical Card Expiration Tracker
ELDT — Entry-Level Driver Training
Federal ELDT requirements apply to new Class A and Class B CDL applicants and to certain endorsements. Training must be completed at a provider listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR). The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) does not administer ELDT — training is completed at a registered provider before you schedule the skills test.
- Find an ELDT provider: FMCSA Training Provider Registry
- See who needs ELDT: Who Needs ELDT?
- ELDT for small fleets and owner-operators: ELDT for Small Fleets
Federal references
Last reviewed: May 29, 2026. Links go to official state agency websites. Verify that your browser shows the official state government domain before submitting any forms or payments.