GETTING YOUR BUS LICENSE
1.
Complete the employment application as requested by the Company
2.
A criminal background check will be done. If you are a resident of Minnesota, there will
be a form for you to fill out. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety will send you a
response. We will need to see that when you get it.
3.
You must pass a medical examination and hold a valid Federal Medical Card to drive in intrastate
or interstate commerce in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 49 CFR
391, Subpart E. You must show your Federal Medical Card to the DMV at the time of licensing
to avoid restrictions on your license.
4.
You will need to pass three written tests (Air Brakes test is optional). Study the
appropriate sections in the CDL Manuals before taking your tests. All applicants for a
CDL must pass the General Knowledge Test. Safeway required tests are highlighted in
blue. The company will provide you with a study guide or you can go to
www.dot.wisconsin.gov and look up Commercial Drivers Manual Volumes 1 and 2 to
print or read.
Topic / Test subject
Questions CDL manual
Classes
B/C - General Knowledge
50
Volume 1, Section 1-3
A - Combination Vehicles
20
Volume 1, Section 6
25
Volume 1, Section 5
P - Transporting Passengers 20
Volume 1, Section 4
T - Doubles and Triples
20
Volume 1, Section 7
N - Tank Vehicles
20
Volume 1, Section 8
H - Hazardous Materials
30
Volume 2, Section 9
S - School Bus
25
Volume 2, Section 10
Restrictions
Air Brakes
Endorsements
5.
Take and pass the appropriate knowledge tests.
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You must present a valid Class D license at the time of testing.
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6.
All knowledge tests are free. No appointment is necessary. Be sure to allow enough
time to complete your test prior to when the DMV service center is scheduled to
close. CDL knowledge tests take at least 1 to 1½ hours.
Passing grade is 80% or more correct answers.
Obtain your Commercial Driver License Instructional permit (CDLI)
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Complete an MV3001 Application form.
Present your valid Federal Medical Card.
If you are not a U.S. citizen you will need to provide Proof of Citizenship or Legal
Status in the U.S. at time of application.
Pay the required fee(s).
Your CDLI will be valid for 6 months. You may renew it.
Use your CDLI to practice driving with a qualified instructor or CDL driver holding a
valid license at or above the level of your permit.
7.
Schedule and pass the pre-trip and skills tests. You must schedule a skills test with an
approved third party tester.
8.
Add the CDL classes and endorsements to your Class D license.
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Complete an MV3001 Application form.
Present your current valid driver license.
Present your valid Federal Medical Card.
If you are not a U.S. citizen you will need to provide Proof of Citizenship or Legal
Status in the U.S. at time of application.
Present the skills test results.
Pay the required fee(s).
Any Questions? Call Safe-Way Bus at (715) 247-2090.
Area Test Centers
800-924-3570
Hudson Service Center
Business Park, Suite 100
2100 O’Neil Road
Hudson, WI 54016
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
New Richmond Service Center
Civic Center
156 E. First Street
New Richmond, WI 54017
Hours
2nd Tuesday of the Month: 8:45 am – 4:00 pm
Ellsworth Service Center
Courthouse Annex
414 W. Main Street
Ellsworth, WI 54011
Hours
3rd Tuesday in January, February, March, May,
July, September, November: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Fees
(Current as of 6/29/10)
Knowledge Tests
If you pass the Knowledge Tests
CDL Instructional Permit
P Endorsement
Free
$30
Included/$5
Skills Test/School Bus (3rd Party)
New
Re-Certification (abbreviated test)
$85
$35
CDL License
S Endorsement
$74
$10
Renewal (8 years)
S Endorsement
$74
$5
All fees for renewals @ 70 years +
Pd by Safe-Way
Pre-Employment or Random Drug/Alcohol Screen
Pd by Safe-Way
DOT Physical for Med card or re-cert of Med card
Pd by Safe-Way
*In accordance w/State Statues & District Contracts, all physicals will include a required TB test.