Officials with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) say it will reopen its Commercial Driver License (CDL) Office in Sparks on Monday, May 11.
They said it will offer limited services to commercial drivers only. No transactions for the general public will be completed and a reopening date for the full service DMV offices has not been set.
“We’re reopening these two offices to keep trucks on the road and help commercial drivers earn a living,” said DMV Director Julie Butler. “The trucking industry is vital to the economy. Plus, a national shortage of drivers has been a problem since well before the COVID pandemic.”
Officials said services offered to drivers will include written testing for Commercial Learner Permits, conversion of permits into full commercial licenses and license reinstatements in cases where a driving skills test is not required.
They said the CDL offices will not offer driving skills tests at this time due to social distancing protocols. Only ten customers at a time will be allowed inside due to the relatively small size of both facilities, with social distancing in effect.
Officials said DMV staff will wear face coverings and customers are encouraged to do so as well. The DMV has purchased sneeze barriers and other personal protective equipment, and will follow proper cleaning protocols.
