Driving Schools

Driver Training Schools

Below is a list of approved driver training schools for fulfilling the general driver training requirements.

*Schools participating in the road test waiver program.

General driver training requirements may also be met by completing the driver education classroom and behind-the-wheel training through the Department of Public Instruction. Contact the school you attend to see if driver training is offered.

Note: The Minor Driver's License Recertification can ONLY be used for the minor driver who, under the age of 18-years old, received a Minor Driver's Cancellation for accumulating six (6) or more points or had an alcohol or drug violation while operating a motor vehicle. This course will NOT fulfill the general classroom and behind-the-wheel requirements for those individuals under the age of 16 wishing to become licensed.

CDL Third Party Testing

Below is a list of approved CDL Third Party Testers that meet Federal and State requirements as a CDL Third Party Testing Program.

Course	Address	Telephone Number	email
Commercial Education and Safety, LLC	341 12th Ave NE West Fargo ND 58078	701-260-7057	admin@cestraining.us
TrainND Northwest	415 22nd Ave NE, Williston ND 58801	701-572-2835	safety.training@willistonstate.edu Appointment required

 

Commercial Driver Training Schools

Course	City, State, and Zip	Telephone Number
Bismarck State College Commercial Driving Program	1500 Edwards Ave, Bismarck, ND 58506	701-224-5683
Cankdeska Cikana Community College	214 1st Ave, Ft. Totten, ND 58335	701-766-4415 or 701-766-2377
Commercial Education and Safety, LLC	West Fargo, ND 58078	701-260-7057
TrainND Northwest	415 22nd Ave NE, Williston, ND 58801	701-572-2835
Turtle Mountain Community College Commercial Vehicle Training	Belcourt, ND 58316	701-477-7862
North Dakota State College of Science	Fargo, ND 58102	701-231-6922
North Dakota State College of Science	Wahpeton, ND 58076	701-231-6922
UTTC Heavy Equipment Operators (HEO)	Bismarck, ND 58504	701-255-3285 Ext. 1241

Driving School and Instructor Requirements

The director of the North Dakota Department of Transportation is responsible for the regulation of commercial driver training schools and instructors.

Chapter 39-25 of the N.D.C.C. gives the director authority to adopt and prescribe regulations concerning the administration and enforcement of this chapter as are necessary to protect the public.

Administrative Rules contains more information for driver training school and instructor requirements.

• Driver Training School Application (SFN 13961)
• Driver Training Instructor License Application (SFN 13960)
• Driver Training Requirement Checklist (SFN 51844)
• Commercial (CDL) Training School Curriculum
• Medical Examination Report (SFN 04569)
• School and Instructor Application Packet for New and Renewal Applicants
• Standard Behind the Wheel Curriculum

Requirements for North Dakota Road Test Waiver Authorization

North Dakota State Statute 39-25 and Administrative Rule 37-13 authorizes the North Dakota Department of Transportation to waive the Class D road test for students who successfully complete the required behind the wheel and classroom training.

In addition to the monitoring requirements in Administrative Code 37-13, NDDOT may randomly road test students who complete the training at an approved Driving School. If discrepancies or concerns are found, the Driving School’s approval to have the road test waived will be rescinded.

To participate in the Road Test Waiver Program you must be an approved Class D Driving School or a Public School. See Administrative Rule 37-13.

1. Complete the Application for Road Test Waiver Program.
2. The Drivers License Division will review your application for final approval.
3. If approved, the Drivers License Division will send you an ‘Authorization for Road Test Waiver’ letter and samples of the ‘Certificate of Course Completion’ (for the road test to be waived) and the ‘Certificate of Training’ (for students who do not complete the 30 hours of classroom training and must be tested by a North Dakota Drivers License Examiner). Note: Driving Schools must design their certificates to include the verbiage on samples provided. The certificates must be approved by the Drivers License Division.

Submit your application by email to dlroadtestwaiver@nd.gov or mail to:
Attn: Road Test Waiver
Drivers License Division
608 E. Boulevard Ave Bismarck, ND
58505-0750