The Military Commercial Driver’s License Driver’s Manual — TC 21-305-100

This TC is produced as a result of Congress enacting into law the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986. The law mandates states to meet the same minimum licensing standards. The law also requires that each commercial motor vehicle driver obtain a CDL to operate certain vehicles. In 1988, Congress waived the CDL requirement for certain DOD military drivers. However, the waiver is based on the services meeting or exceeding the minimum standards set forth in the CMVSA of 86. This TC parallels the FHWA approved model driver’s manual used by commercial driver training institutions to qualify civilian drivers to CDL standards. This TC and a computer-assisted instruction program (CAI 551-10), are designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of military drivers. This media also supports the military driver training, testing, and licensing standardization initiatives.