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                Even Exchange Program (Knowledge Test Waiver)
    

    
    
          Overview

This program allows qualified military drivers to be exempt from the knowledge test for obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL).

When used with the Military Skills Test Waiver, this allows a driver to exchange a military license for a CDL. Military personnel can use this skills test waiver if currently licensed and are or were employed within the past year (12 months) in a military position requiring the operation of a military motor vehicle equivalent to a commercial motor vehicle.

To qualify for this program, military personnel should have one of the below military occupational specialty or occupational classification:

**U.S. Army:**                   

	88M - Motor Transport Operator
		92F - Fueler
		14T - Patriot Launching Station Operator
	U.S. Marine Corps:
	3531 - Motor Vehicle Operator
	U.S. Navy:                     
	EO - Equipment Operator
	**U.S. Air Force:**
	2TI - Vehicle Operator
		2FO - Fueler
		3E2 - Pavement and Construction Equipment OperatorWhile the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations (49 CFR 383.77) establish the minimum standards that each State agency must follow in administrating the program, each State may have a different form and application process. Contact your State Driver License Agency to learn more.

Participating states are indicated on the below map.

Even Exchange State Implementation Status





***Updated as of May 2022***

The image above illustrates the states that currently waive Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) knowledge and skills tests for certain trained and experienced military drivers. FMCSA will continue to update the map as we are made aware of States that offer the waivers.

**Green: States currently participating**

Illinois
	Kansas
	Wisconsin
	North Carolina
	North Dakota
	Vermont
	Virginia
	Missouri
	South Carolina
	Idaho
	Georgia
	New Mexico
	Kentucky
	West Virginia
	California
	Iowa
	Minnesota
	Texas**Yellow: States which have indicated they are working on implementation**

Alabama
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	Michigan
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	South Dakota
	Tennessee
	Washington
	Wyoming
      
    
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