MATC Truck Driver Program
Entrance Requirements
Before you can enter the program you must meet the following entrance requirements
1. Valid CDL Permit and/or Permit class and/or Instructor conference
2. 18 years of age or older
3. Application to MATC Welcome Center (or program update form if previously
applied to any MATC program and paid application fee.)
4. Complete or update (including $30 application fee) to MATC
5. High school diploma or GED/HSED – transcript submitted to MATC
6. Valid (class D) driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Refer to attachment
7. Medical Exam (MATC will notify you with instructions on how to complete this
step)
Information about the medical exam and its requirement can be found in the
Wisconsin DOT manual at http://www.dot.wi.gov/drivers/docs/cdl-vol1.pdf
8. Drug Test (MATC will notify you with instructions on how to complete this
step)
This program is not currently eligible for Financial Aid. Payment plan options are
available. See the Funding Options page in our Student Information Packet for outside
funding opportunities.
Upcoming Class Dates
Truck Driving Class
Early Fall, 2016:
Late Fall, 2016:
Early Spring, 2017
Late Spring, 2017
Summer 2017
August 29 – October 24, 2016
October 26 – December 23, 2016
January 17 – March 14, 2017
March 17 – May 19, 2017
May 22 – July 18, 2017
Class size is limited to 12 per cohort. So start your application today!
CDL Permit Preparation Class
May 16 – May 19, 2016 5 – 9 pm
June 20 – June 23, 2016 8 – Noon
July 11 – July 14, 2016 5-9 pm
September 26 – September 29, 2015 8-Noon
October 17 – October 20, 2016 5-9 pm
November 28 – December 1, 2016 8-Noon
December 19 – December 22, 2016 5-9 pm
Class size is limited to 25 per section. 15 hour course Monday-Thursday
MATC cost for CDL Permit Preparation Class is $62.66
Truck Driving Program
Commercial Drivers License Pre-Enrollment Steps
Get Started
Get Information
Obtain MATC
Information
Packet
Complete or
Update an MATC
Application
No
Complete Both
Drivers License
Waiver and
Agreement Forms
(MATC will check
your record)
See MATC
Counselor or
Advisor for
Advising
Submit your HS
or GED
Transcripts to any
MATC Campus
Welcome Center
Meet
Requirements?
Yes
Submit copy of
Valid CDL-I or meet
with Instructor
Get Tested
Are all “Get
Started” Steps
Complete?
Yes
Contact Vicky Gilane 414.571.4712 gilanev@matc.edu
OR
John Lopez 414.297.6345 lopezj@matc.edu
Get Registered
No
Receive MATC
No Verification that you’re
ready to register?
Yes
Get MATC Letter
for Medical Exam
and Test for
Concentra
Have FedMed Exam
and Drug Test**
at Concentra
in Oak Creek
Receive
Verification from
MATC you are
Ready to Register
Complete MATC
On-line Orientation
Get A Future!!
Go to Class
&
Learn New Skills
Start Your
New Career As
a Truck Driver!
Register and Pay
for Your Classes
Please stay in touch with MATC during your preenrollment step. Sometimes we can help move things
along. We are here to help you get to your new career.
** DOT Drug Test must be done within 90 days or less
before starting class.
MATC TRUCK DRIVING PROGRAM ENROLLMENT STEPS
If you meet Truck Driving Program requirements below, proceed to checklist for steps to follow
to register. The requirements are as follow:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
High school diploma or GED
Age 18 years or older
Valid driver's license (Class D) and acceptable driving record
Being able to pass Department of Transportation medical exam and drug test
Valid Commercial Driver Learner permit (CLP) – For more information see Wisconsin
Commercial Driver’s Manual at wisconsindmv.gov or at local DMV office. For your
convenience MATC offers CLP classes.
Please, complete and check out every step before proceeding to the next one.
 Complete or update MATC Application
Can be done on line or in person at Welcome Center at any MATC location.
 Submit your HS or GED Transcripts
Can be done at Welcome Center at any MATC location during Application submission.
 Complete Driver License Waiver and Agreement Forms
Can be done at Welcome Center at any MATC location during Application submission.
Your Driving Record will be reviewed and MATC will notify you about your eligibility.
 Schedule and complete an appointment with Truck Driving Instructor
Contact one of the instructors to schedule an appointment and a tour of our facility.
Piotr “Peter” Jelen 414-570-4412 jelenp@matc.edu
Dan Zdrojewski 414-570-4410 zdrojedr@matc.edu
 Complete DOT Physical Exam and DOT Drug Screen
You will receive a letter telling you that you are ready for this step, and with directions
how to get it done at our designated clinic. In that letter you will also receive a form that
you will be required to take with you to the clinic.
If you already have a valid FedMed Card, you will be required to complete DOT Drug
Screen only.
 Activate MyMATC (computer) account. Complete MATC online orientation
Can be done online or in person at Welcome Center at any MATC location.
 Register and pay for your classes
Can be done at Welcome Center at any MATC location or online.
MATC Truck Driving Program Contact Information
MATC Truck Driving Academic Program Office
Name
MATC E-mail
Primary Phone
Truck
Driving
Academic
Office
gilanev@matc.edu
or
jelenp@matc.edu
or
alsupkir@matc.edu
Truck Driving Recruiter
Name
MATC E-mail
John
Lopez
lopezj@matc.edu
(414) 571-4500
(ext. 54500)
Division
Department
Campus
Technology
& Applied
Sciences
Truck
Driving
South
Room
Number
B119
Primary
Phone
Division
Department
Campus
Room
Number
(414) 297-6345
(ext. 76345)
School of
Technical
& Applied
Sciences
School of
Technical &
Applied
Sciences
Milwaukee
T200
Oak Creek Campus Contact for Agency/Sponsorship Arrangements
If you are sponsored by an Agency this is the person you or your case manager should be talking to
when you are ready to make payment arrangements and register. Her office is located in the Welcome
Center at the Oak Creek Campus
Primary
Room
Name
MATC E-mail
Division
Department Campus
Schramm,
Ana
schramma@matc.e
du
Phone
(414) 571-4630
(ext. 54630)
Number
Student
Services
Enrollment
Services
South
A106
Oak Creek Campus Contact for Financial Aid
If you need help with your FAFSA application or want to apply for scholarships, this is the person at the
Oak Creek Campus who can help. She is located in the Welcome Center at the Oak Creek Campus
Primary
Room
Name
MATC E-mail
Division
Department Campus
Phone
Maxwell,
Lia
maxwelll@matc.edu
(414) 571-4553
(ext. 54553)
Number
Student
Services
Student
Financial &
Employment
South
A106
Student Accounts Office
If you have an outstanding balance or have at any time had your MATC debt turned over to a collections
agency, contact this office. They are at the Milwaukee Campus.
Primary
Room
Name
MATC E-mail
Division
Department Campus
Student
Accounts
Phone
(414) 297-6797
(ext. 76797)
Number
Student
Services
Student
Accounts
Milwaukee
M277
MATC Oak Creek Cashier Office
This office is where you would pay your tuition or set up a payment plan. If you are sponsored by an
agency, please contact the Agency/Sponsorship desk first.
Primary
Room
Name
MATC E-mail
Division
Department Campus
Cashier
Phone
(414) 571-4629
(ext. 54629)
Number
Student
Services
Cashier
South
A103
Updated 4/2016
How do I know if trucking is right for me?
In short, truck drivers move commerce by way of tractor trailers. Some drivers travel across the entire country and
some drive locally. But almost all truckers begin as OTR (Over the Road) drivers, which basically mean long distance
trucking and being gone 2-3 weeks at a time.
Most truckers, their first year out on the road, earn an average of $40,000 a year. After a few years out, those same
truckers are making an average of $50,000-$60,000 annually. Veteran drivers who own their own trucks make
average salaries that are over $100,000 a year. What other profession can you get into, where the pay is that good?
If you want to be successful and make really good money driving truck, it is not an easy job. The hours are very long,
it takes a lot of self-discipline, and you spend the vast majority of your time alone. None of that sound too appealing
to most people as trucking is not for everybody. One of the most common reasons people walk away from trucking is
the relentless solitude; the isolation from their home, their family, and their friends.
Best candidate is independent, hard-working, adventurous guy or gal, who doesn’t like people looking over his
shoulder; don't like routines, and who love a challenge.
One other great reason to get into trucking is the chance to see this great country of ours. How many states have you
been to? Are you one of those people who haven’t been to very many places? Well, get into trucking and you will
have the opportunity to explore America. See why most people consider this to be not only the greatest country in
the world, but also the most beautiful one as well. Want to explore America? Become a trucker.
For those considering a career in truck driving, there's a lot of background and medical information that will
determine whether or not you qualify to be a truck driver. Most important: If you do drugs or have alcohol
dependency, don't get into trucking. Your career will be short. If you're worried about a test before you ever start
school, you're not going to be happy with un-announced random tests you'll run into if you drive a truck.
Peter Jelen
MATC Truck Driving Instructor
QUALIFYING DRIVING RECORD REVIEW
You must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record at time of admitting.
To gain a better understanding of the driving record review process, please review the
following criteria used to evaluate your driving record.
Data for past three years:
Number of At-Fault Accidents
Number of Violations
0
1
2
3
0
Admitted
Admitted
Borderline
Decline
1
Admitted
Admitted
Decline
Decline
2
Acceptable
Borderline
Decline
Decline
3
Borderline
Decline
Decline
Decline
4
Decline
Decline
Decline
Decline
Any Major Violation
Decline
Decline
Decline
Decline
Example of Major Violations:


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


Operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol or narcotics (DUI or DWI)
Driving with a suspended, revoked or invalid license
Reckless driving or negligent driving ( speeding 15 MPH or more )
Drag racing
Use of a vehicle to commit a felony
Hit and run, leaving the scene of an accident
Refusing to stop or fleeing from a law enforcement officer
Vehicular homicide or manslaughter
Truck Driving
Technical Diploma
School of Technology and Applied Sciences
Oak Creek Campus
Program Code: 30-458-1
For Information: 414-571-4500
Overview – After completing this 8-week Truck Driving program, you will enter an industry in need of
qualified workers. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions as drivers or local drivers with skills
and knowledge related to safety, maintenance and operation of trucks. The curriculum focuses on
developing backing and driving skills through classroom, lab, range and roadway experiences. Online
resources also assist with developing your skills. Students have the opportunity to attain Class A CDL
(Commercial Driver’s License) as a result of their training.
Career Outlook – Currently the need for qualified truck drivers remains high in Wisconsin. The demand
for truck drivers is expected to continually increase due to the retirement of current drivers and the
increased need for freight-carrying services. Long-term drivers interested in running their own business
can become independent owner-operators of their trucks.
Program Learning Outcomes — Employers expect graduates to:
 Drive a commercial vehicle safely
 Inspect the vehicle to ensure safety of operation
 Demonstrate knowledge of the laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of a




commercial vehicle in the United States
Complete appropriate paperwork correctly
Demonstrate ability to plan trips and routes including managing loads and weight distribution
Communicate effectively with peers, customers and supervisors
Obtain a commercial driver's license
Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:






High school diploma or GED
18 years of age or older
Valid driver's license (Class D)
Acceptable driving record
Valid CDL Learners Permit
Department of Transportation medical exam and drug test
Attaining your CDL learner’s permit by passing the written test prior to applying for this program is
now required. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motor Vehicles Division administers
the test. A free study guide is available; the DOT charges a fee to take the test.
If you are not comfortable or unable to obtain the CDL Learners Permit by studying on your own,
MATC offers this as a separate course. The course is offered independently from the technical
diploma course and is not required if you already have your CLD learners permit.
Students who have not taken a MATC CDL-l course must either attend a MATC truck driving
orientation session or meet with a MATC truck driving instructor.
The truck driving profession does not tolerate drug and alcohol use. A DOT drug test and DOT
medical exam will be part of the entrance requirements to enter this program. These will be at the
candidate’s expense. All faculty and students will be subject to a random drug screening program
as required of all employers and schools who have drivers of heavy equipment.
Possible Careers:
Local Truck Driver
Over-the-Road Truck Driver (if 21 or over)
Owner Operator of Trucking Business
Related Programs:
Automotive Maintenance Technician
Diesel and Powertrain Servicing
MATC CDL-l Course – 15 hours
TRCKDR-344
Truck Driver 4 **
** This is not a required course if you already have a valid CDL learners permit
EIGHT-WEEK TERM
Credits
TRCKDR-341
Truck Driver 1
3
TRCKDR-342
Truck Driver 2 ‡
4
TRCKDR-343
Truck Driver 3 ‡
3
TOTAL CREDITS: 10
‡ Co-requisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
For class times and locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.
Page updated 3/2016
MATC Truck Driver Training Program
Program Code: 30-458-1
Estimated Student Fee and Schedule
Estimated Program Costs to Student **
CDL Permit Preparation Class
**This is not a required course if you already have a valid CDL
learners permit**
MATC Costs – Class Tuition – Technical Diploma
$ 62.66
$2154.00
ID Fee
$
7.25
Admin Fee (incl. insurance)
$
7.00
Books (tax included)
$ 56.23
Parking
$ 25.00
$2249.48
Skid Pad Experience ($170 cost paid by MATC)
$ .00
Medical Exams and Tests **
$ 200.00
Licensing (re-testing is not considered in this estimate) **
$ 360.00
Estimated Total Cost **
$2784.14
These are the costs to the best of our knowledge and control. The fees that are paid to an organization
other than MATC are outside our control. You may contact the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles
or Concentra directly to confirm the cost of your licensing and screening fee.
** Costs subject to change **
Supplies required (student responsibility)
Good gloves
Flashlight
Notebook
Lock for locker
MATC Foundation Scholarship may be available to those who demonstrate a financial need. Please refer
to MATC Truck Driver Training Scholarship form.
Veteran’s benefits may apply – please contact MATC Veteran’s Education Benefits office at 414-2977758.
Schedule Information - Classes will run Monday – Friday from 8:00 – 4:30 on most days.
There will be 30 min. lunch break - Classes will run for 8 weeks.
MILWAUKEEAREATechnicalCollege
Complete the form below and return it to the Welcome Center at any MATC Campus:
I am aware that Motor Vehicle Reports may be obtained as part of Milwaukee Area
Technical College’s evaluation of my driving record for purposes of course requirements
involving operation of a vehicle. The report will be procured by Milwaukee Area
Technical College representatives, and may include personal information obtained from
state Motor Vehicle Departments. An assessment of my status for operating a motor
vehicle as part of MATC’s Truck Driver Training Program will be completed.
By signing this letter, I hereby provide my authorization to Milwaukee Area Technical
College or its representatives to procure such information and reports, from time-to-time
as deemed appropriate; to evaluate my status for operating motor vehicles on behalf of
the College. I certify that the information presented below is accurate, complete and
correct information concerning my driver’s license.
_____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Signature
Date
_______________________________________________Student ID Number
Complete All Information Below:
__ I have held a driver’s license issued from the state of Wisconsin and no other state
during the past six (6) years.
__ I have held a driver’s license issued from a state other than Wisconsin within the
past six (6) years. Name of state issuing license:
Name as it appears on Driver’s License:
__________________________________________
Driver’s License Number:
______________________________________________________
State of Issuance of Driver’s License:
_________________________________________
Date of Birth: ___________________________________________
MATC is not responsible for the accuracy of information reported by the state
Department of Motor Vehicles.
Downtown Milwaukee Campus
700 West State Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233-1443
Mequon Campus
5555 West Highland Road
Mequon, WI 53092-1143
Oak Creek Campus
6665 South Howell Avenue
Oak Creek, WI 53154-1107
West Allis Campus
1200 South 71st Street
West Allis, WI 53214-3110
MATC.edu
414-297-MATC
MATC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution and complies with all requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Truck Driving Funding Opportunities
Scholarships
TruckertoTrucker.com Scholarship
You can apply on-line at http://www.truckertotrucker.com/truck-driver-scholarships.cfm to win a $500
scholarship. (Questions may be directed to: scholarship@truckertotrucker.com)
Any student who is currently enrolled in school, or will be enrolled during the year the scholarship is
awarded can apply for the Trucker to Trucker scholarship. Applicants will need to write and upload a short
essay (maximum of 500 words) answering one of the following questions:
Why did you decide to become a professional driver?
What would a scholarship from Trucker to Trucker mean to you?
Spring Deadline
The deadline to submit is May 1st at midnight. Applicants will then be reviewed and the winner will be
announced on May 15th.
Fall Deadline
The deadline to submit is November 1st at midnight. Applicants will then be reviewed and the winner will
be announced on November 15th.
The $500 award will only be usable for tuition and book costs and the check will be written to the winner's
school of choice.
Women in Trucking Scholarship
You can apply on-line at https://www.womenintruckingfoundation.org/scholarship/ (1.888.464.9482)
Scholarship applications will be accepted January 1st through February 28th.
Eligibility:
Any individual who will be attending a training facility for the purpose of advancing her/his career in the
areas of safety, driving, technical, logistic, or leadership is eligible to apply for a scholarship.
Duration and Amount:
An approved scholarship from the Women In Trucking Foundation will be awarded as a one-time payment
at the conclusion of the training and may vary from $500 to $2,000 per recipient.
Method of Awarding:
The trustees will mail the scholarship check directly to the training facility to be held until the applicant has
completed the training. Scholarship monies are to be used for tuition or expenses related to educational
purpose only.
Qualifications to be Considered:
The recipient of the scholarship must show financial need and must demonstrate a desire to further
her/his career in a trucking industry related career. The scholarship will be awarded without regard to sex,
race, color, national origin, or religion.
Grants and other Funding Sources
Community-based Organizations Funding is sometimes available for low income, un-employed,
and or under-employed people through local community based organizations. Below are some
organizations you may contact if you are in need and think you might qualify.
•
John Yonkowski, Case Manager, Maximus, Maximus Building, 421 N. 27th St., Milwaukee, WI.
414.203.8601, JohnDYonkoski@maximus.com
Financial Aid
MATC has been approved to participate in a Federal Pell Grant Experiment for short-term
training programs. The experiment randomly chooses participants from the pool of people
registered. Therefore, you must have a secured alternate funding source in place before you
can register. If you qualify and are randomly chosen MATC’s Financial Aid Specialist can help
you apply the grant to your situation.
If you would like to apply you must first complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal
Student Aid) at: fafsa.gov
MATC’s Financial Aid Department can provide assistance in where to find and how to complete
this application. Please contact: Lia Maxwell, Financial Aid Specialist, Oak Creek - Academic
Services, Oak Creek Campus, 414-571-4553, maxwelll@matc.edu
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Commercial driver license medical
requirements
CDL medical requirements
To drive in intrastate or interstate commerce, you must have passed a medical
examination, within the past 2 years, in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations 49 CFR 391, Subpart E, as defined in the Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Medical Examination Report
.
New requirements and your Fed Med card--what you need to know and do.
Acceptable proof of examination
Acceptable proof of examination for the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles
. A medical
(DMV) is a fully completed Medical Examiner's Certificate
examiner on the National Registry will need to complete the FMCSA Medical
Examination Report for Commercial Driver Fitness Determination as well as
the certificate at the end of the packet. You will need to carry a copy of this
certificate with you when operating a commercial motor vehicle. We
recommend that you make a copy of your card to keep in your files.
Public Abstract Request
System (PARS)
School bus endorsement
links
Transferring a military
license to a CDL
Medical examiner
Medical examiners who perform driver medical exams are expected to
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understand fully the medical standards of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations (FMCSRs) and related guidance. The National Registry requires
medical examiners to participate in required training, pass a certification test,
and register on the National Registry system to become a certified medical
examiner.
https://nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot.gov/NRPublicUI/home.seam
A waiver of certain physical impairments or diseases may
be available.
For information on federal exceptions or waivers see FMCSA Exemptions
Programs or Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE).
If you do not hold a federal medical card or are not grandfathered, you will be
issued a restricted commercial driver license. This license would only be valid
if you are:
a school bus driver employed by a private contractor and you do not
cross state lines for extracurricular activities;
a school bus driver employed by a school district and drive a school bus
owned by the district;
employed by a municipality, county or state organization (i.e., a political
subdivision).
For more information about school bus operations that do and do not require a
federal medical card, please refer to our frequently asked questions
about
federal medical standards. Direct other questions concerning federal medical
standards to:
1 Point Place
Suite 101
Madison, WI 53719-2809
Phone: (608) 662-2010 (federal medical standard questions only, please)
Diabetes and vision waivers for a commercial driver license to drive intrastate
commerce in Wisconsin
BDS353
– Brochure about diabetes and vision waivers for CDL to drive
intrastate commerce
Questions? Contact us: Wisconsin DMV email service
For more information:
Law, rule and policy changes
Motor carriers and trucking
Federal links:
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WisDOT will send a letter approving
the waiver to the driver with instructions that it be carried with them
when operating a Commercial Motor
Vehicle. The waiver will expire no later
than 2 years and 3 months from the
date of the latest examination.
The appropriate renewal forms will
be sent to the driver at the time of
renewal. If the completed forms are
not returned within the required
time period, the waiver will expire.
A driver is not eligible for a Wisconsin
waiver under Chapter Trans 327 if
the driver had any moving violations
or reportable at-fault traffic crashes
while operating any motor vehicle
in the three-year period prior
to the date of application.
Questions
If you have questions about
medical issues affecting your
driver license, please contact:
Wisconsin DOT
Division of Motor Vehicles
Medical Review Unit
PO Box 7918
Madison WI 53707-7918
Email: dmvmedical@dot.wi.gov
Telephone: (608) 266-2327
Fax: (608) 267-0518
www.wisconsindmv.gov
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Diabetes andVision Waivers
(WisDOT Chapter Trans 327) for a Commercial Driver
License to Drive Intrastate Commerce in Wisconsin
www.wisconsindmv.gov
The Wisconsin Department of
Transportation (WisDOT) offers two
waivers to drivers who wish to obtain
a Commercial Driver License (CDL) but
do not meet federal medical standards
due to insulin-dependent diabetes
or vision impairment.
To apply for an insulin-dependent
diabetes waiver or a vision impairment
waiver, you must describe the:
»»type of vehicle you intend to
drive (i.e. straight truck, tractor/
trailer combination, tank, etc.);
»»type of driving you intend to
do (i.e. long-distance transport,
local transport, etc.);
»»type of cargo you will transport;
»»number of hours and miles
you will drive, listed by daytime
and nighttime operation;
»» modifications made to the
vehicle you intend to drive.
A waiver can be cancelled due to
non-compliance with applicable
reporting requirements, a change in
medical condition or driving history.
Chapter Trans 327 diabetes and vision
waivers do not apply to grandfathered
commercial drivers, school bus or
passenger endorsement operators.
Contact the WisDOT Medical
Review Unit with questions.
BDS 353 5/2013
Diabetes Waiver
A person who has insulin-dependent
diabetes may apply for a diabetes waiver.
To qualify for the diabetes waiver,
a driver is required to submit two
separate Medical Examination
Report Forms MV3644 completed
by two different physicians (MD
or DO), Advanced Practice Nurse
Prescriber (APNP) or Physician
Assistant (PA-C). The information
on the Medical Examination Report
forms must indicate that the driver’s
diabetes is not likely to cause a
loss of ability to operate or control
a commercial motor vehicle and
must be based on examinations
conducted within 90 days immediately
prior to applying for the waiver.
Form MV3644 is available at
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/
drivers/drivers/driver-forms.htm.
Vision Waiver
A person who has less than 20/40 visual
acuity in each eye or less than 70-degree
visual field from the center of each
eye may apply for a vision waiver.
To qualify for a vision waiver,
the driver is required to submit
a Certificate of Vision Examination
by Competent Authority Form
MV3030V based on an examination
conducted within 90 days immediately
prior to applying for the waiver.
Form MV3030V is available at
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/
drivers/drivers/driver-forms.htm.
The Certificate of Vision Examination
by Competent Authority Form
MV3030V must state the driver:
»»does not have a progressive eye disease;
»»has vision in the best eye,
corrected or uncorrected,
of at least 20/40 (Snellen);
»»has a minimum of 70-degree
visual field from center of
at least one eye;
»»has vision that is not likely to
cause a loss of ability to operate a
Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV).
A driving evaluation and/or more
frequent medical or vision follow-up
by the Wisconsin DOT may also
be required.
Once approved, the driver license
will have the following restrictions:
»»No CMV operation in
interstate commerce
»»No CMV operation in intrastate
commerce unless exempt
by state or federal law
»»Valid Wisconsin waiver on file