(Radio Iowa) – The Department of Transportation has opened up the online renewal process for commercial driver’s licenses. The Transportation Commission approved new rules to allow the online renewal option for all C-D-L holders at its meeting in September — after lawmakers approved the change. Other drivers have been able to renew their licenses online for several years.

The one exception to the online C-D-L renewals are those with a hazardous materials endorsement — as they are required to take a test each time they renew. Drivers moving from a commercial learner’s permit to a C-D-L also cannot do so online. More information is available on the D-O-T’s website.