State-Approved CDL Training | Federal ELDT Registration | Wisconsin DOT-Authorized CDL Testing

Milwaukee CDL Institute — Operated by Badger CDL LLC

At Milwaukee CDL Institute, we take educational quality, student safety, regulatory compliance, and professional commercial driver training seriously.

Since 2015, Badger CDL LLC has been committed to providing professional Commercial Driver's License (CDL) education, commercial vehicle training, and CDL examination services throughout southeastern Wisconsin.

Our CDL training and testing operations are subject to applicable federal and Wisconsin regulatory requirements.

We believe that transparency is an important part of maintaining the trust of our students, employers, workforce development organizations, government partners, and educational funding programs.

Below, we provide information regarding our regulatory approvals, training-provider registrations, and government listings, along with official verification resources.

1. Wisconsin Educational Approval Program (EAP)

Wisconsin State-Approved Educational Institution

Milwaukee CDL Institute is listed as an approved educational institution through the Wisconsin Educational Approval Program (EAP), administered by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS).

Our institution has maintained a state school-approval record since February 21, 2018.

The Wisconsin Educational Approval Program oversees applicable private postsecondary educational institutions and establishes regulatory standards relating to school operations, educational offerings, student protections, and institutional responsibilities.

Our school's listed educational offerings include commercial driver training programs for Class A, Class B, and Class C vehicles.

Official State Verification

Agency: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Division: Educational Approval Program
Institution: Milwaukee CDL Institute
Date First Approved: February 21, 2018

Verify Our School Approval:
https://dspseap.wi.gov/search/viewschool.asp?display=description&schoolid=2294

2. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Provider

Badger CDL LLC / Milwaukee CDL Institute provides Entry-Level Driver Training in accordance with applicable federal requirements established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

The FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR) is the federal system for registering providers that certify compliance with applicable Entry-Level Driver Training requirements.

These requirements address commercial driver education, theory instruction, behind-the-wheel training, instructor qualifications, training facilities, and recordkeeping.

Our training programs are designed to prepare eligible students for the knowledge, skills, and safety responsibilities associated with commercial driving.

Federal Training Provider Verification

Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Registry: Training Provider Registry (TPR)
Training Category: Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)

Official FMCSA Training Provider Registry:
https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Visitors may use the federal registry to search for Badger CDL or Milwaukee CDL Institute and verify applicable training-provider and location records.

FMCSA registration is not a federal certification, accreditation, or endorsement of a training institution.

3. Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)

Authorized Third-Party CDL Examination Services

Badger CDL also operates CDL examination services under the name Badger CDL Testing.

Badger CDL Testing appears in Wisconsin DOT's official directory of authorized third-party CDL skills examination providers.

Our testing operations provide eligible applicants access to CDL skills examinations at designated Wisconsin locations, subject to applicable authorization, testing standards, and state requirements.

Wisconsin DOT's third-party CDL testing program establishes requirements concerning examiner qualifications, testing procedures, examination administration, recordkeeping, and testing-company responsibilities.

Official Wisconsin DOT Verification

Agency: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Division: Division of Motor Vehicles
Authorized Testing Organization: Badger CDL Testing
Examination Categories: CDL Class A, B, and C, as listed for applicable testing locations

Verify Wisconsin DOT CDL Testing Authorization:
https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/com-drv-vehs/cdl-how-aply/cdl-third-party-testers.aspx

Our testing authorization is separate from our educational institution approval and federal training-provider registration.

4. Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)

Eligible Training Programs List (ETPL)

Badger CDL LLC, doing business as Milwaukee CDL Institute, is listed in the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Eligible Training Programs List (ETPL).

This listing supports the availability of eligible workforce training programs through Wisconsin's workforce development system.

Our listed Class A CDL program provides classroom education and practical behind-the-wheel training designed to prepare participants for commercial driving careers.

Participation in workforce-sponsored programs is subject to applicable eligibility, funding, enrollment, and program requirements.

Official Workforce Training Verification

Agency: Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Program: Wisconsin Eligible Training Programs List
Institution: Badger CDL DBA Milwaukee CDL Institute
Listed Program: Class A Full CDL Program

Verify Our Wisconsin DWD Program Listing:
https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/ETPL/Home/Details/2844

ETPL inclusion is a workforce training eligibility listing and does not constitute institutional accreditation or a guarantee of student funding.

5. Our Commitment to Training Quality and Regulatory Compliance

Milwaukee CDL Institute is committed to operating in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements governing its educational and examination activities.

Our ongoing compliance responsibilities include:

• Maintaining applicable educational approvals and training-provider registrations

• Providing instruction aligned with federal Entry-Level Driver Training requirements

• Utilizing appropriately qualified CDL instructors

• Providing suitable commercial motor vehicles and training facilities

• Maintaining required student training records

• Following applicable classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction requirements

• Complying with Wisconsin DOT examination procedures for authorized testing activities

• Maintaining applicable insurance and operational requirements

• Following relevant student enrollment, disclosure, and refund requirements

• Cooperating with authorized government reviews, audits, and compliance activities

We regularly review our operations and regulatory responsibilities to support the quality and integrity of our training services.

6. Training Locations and Educational Delivery

Milwaukee CDL Institute offers commercial driver training at its designated educational and hands-on training locations throughout southeastern Wisconsin.

Our instructional approach combines classroom education with practical behind-the-wheel commercial vehicle training.

Where applicable and authorized, certain educational materials or classroom components may be delivered using electronic or remote instruction methods.

All required behind-the-wheel commercial vehicle instruction is conducted in person using appropriate commercial motor vehicles and qualified instructors.

The availability of specific training formats, programs, and locations is subject to applicable approvals and operational requirements.

7. Transparency for Students, Employers, and Educational Partners

Milwaukee CDL Institute welcomes prospective students, corporate employers, workforce development organizations, educational funding partners, and government agencies to independently review our regulatory standing through the official government verification links provided above.

We recognize that school approval, federal training-provider registration, workforce training eligibility, third-party testing authorization, and institutional accreditation are separate designations.

Our regulatory listings should not be interpreted as institutional accreditation or government endorsement beyond the specific authority and status documented by the relevant agency.

We remain committed to providing transparent information regarding our educational programs, qualifications, and regulatory responsibilities.

8. Corporate Training & Workforce Education Partnerships

Badger CDL LLC / Milwaukee CDL Institute welcomes opportunities to work with employers, educational benefit administrators, workforce development programs, government agencies, and corporate training partners.

Our training capabilities may support employer-sponsored CDL education, workforce development initiatives, professional driver qualification programs, and other authorized commercial driver training opportunities.

We strive to provide accessible, professional, and safety-focused commercial driver training while maintaining applicable regulatory standards.

Contact Milwaukee CDL Institute

Badger CDL LLC — DBA Milwaukee CDL Institute

Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Phone: (262) 902-6860
Website: https://www.milwaukeecdl.com

For questions regarding our training programs, regulatory approvals, compliance documentation, or corporate training partnerships, please contact our administrative office.

Professional CDL Education. Regulatory Accountability. Workforce Readiness.