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Bill would let transit agencies use third-party CDL testers to speed hiring; supporters say it reduces weeks-long delays
Summary
House File 303 would allow transit agencies to conduct third-party CDL testing similar to the school-bus model; transit leaders said current wait times of six to eight weeks for CDL testing hamper hiring and force service reductions in Greater Minnesota.
House File 303 was presented to the committee on Feb. 17, 2025, to expand current law that allows third-party commercial driver license (CDL) testing for school bus drivers to include public transit operators in Greater Minnesota.
Representative Perryman introduced the bill and said it would permit transit agencies to use third-party testing to shorten CDL licensing timelines. Ryan Daniel, CEO of Saint Cloud…
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