To become an instructor in a commercial driver training school, you must meet the eligibility and training requirements as specified in Minnesota Rules, parts 7411.0620 through 7411.0690.

To qualify for a commercial driver training school license the following requirements must be met before a driving school can open for business:

• Submit an application and the license fee of $150 to the Driver and Vehicle Services Division (DVS)

• Post a Surety Bond as specified in Minnesota Rules, part 7411.0275, and submit the bond to DVS

• Own or lease an administrative office as specified in Minnesota Rules, part 7411.0345

• Comply with the instruction location requirements in Minnesota Rules, part 7411.0355

• Provide a copy of a Lease or Agreement for Instruction Location Use to DVS

• Submit the classroom and behind-the-wheel curriculum to DVS for approval

• Submit an example of the Student Contract to DVS

• Provide a Vehicle Insurance Certificate for driver education vehicles to DVS

Note: No permanent or temporary program location may be within 150 feet of a driver examination station.

• Vehicles used for driver training instruction must comply with the requirements specified in Minnesota Rules, part 7411.0850.

• Vehicles used for driver training instruction must comply with the insurance requirements specified in Minnesota Rules, part 7411.0270.
  
• Commercial Driver Training: School, Instructor & Vehicle Requirements
  
• For reference, view the Periodic Vehicle Inspection Report approved by the Minnesota State Patrol

For alternative service delivery, such as providing interpreters for deaf or hearing/speech-impaired persons, please call (651) 297-5029 or (TTY) (651) 282-6555  in advance to make arrangements.