Texas CDL Third-Party Skills Test Provider Bond

Texas CDL Third-Party Skills Test Provider Bond

Texas driving skill test providers need to file a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Third Party Skills Test Provider Surety Bond to be certified. The CDL Skills Test Provider Bond is used to reimburse drivers who need to retake a skills test because the examiner or testing provider has engaged in fraudulent activity. 

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The Department of Public Safety regulates the issuance of commercial driver licenses, including testing, to maintain the quality of drivers and preserve public safety.

What Is the Cost of the CDL Driver Skills Test Prover Bond?

Jet offers the CDL Third Party Test Provider Bond for as low as $25 per month or $250 per year. Of course, the price will be based on the bond limit that is needed and the credit of the applicant. The bond must be held in the amount of $25,000 per certified examiner. The chart below shows rates for an applicant with preferred credit. 

Bond TermCost
Monthly$25
1 Year$250
2 Years$438
3 Years$625
Texas CDL Third-Party Tester Bond Rate

Personal and business financials may be requested if the bond amount is significantly higher than the $25,000.

The Third Party CDL Skills Test Provider Surety Bond Process With Jet

Applying for your bond is easy with Jet! Our team has simplified the application process to only ask for the required information. This means general business information, as well as a social security number that is used for the credit check. Once you have finished putting in the information, you will have one of two things happen: 

  1. You will receive an approved quote that you can purchase right away, or
  2. Your application will be submitted for review by a Jet underwriter. If additional information, like financial statements, is needed, we will request it at this time. You will receive an email with your approved quote when it is ready.

After you have purchased your bond, Jet will send a digital copy of your bond and a receipt to you in an email. We will then prepare the bond form and mail it to you to sign and file it along with your application for certification with the Department. The address for submitting your bond and application is:

Texas Department of Public Safety
PO Box 4087
Austin, TX 78773-0320

Once your bond is on file, you must maintain an active bond along with your certification. Jet will send you renewal notices when it is time, except for monthly payments which automatically renew as long as payments continue. For annual terms, just complete the renewal notice and mail it back or click the link in the email to instantly renew your bond. 

If you need to cancel your bond, email Jet at [email protected]. We can send a cancellation request but ultimately, the Department must release you and Jet from liability under the bond. 

How Does a Texas CDL Third Party Tester Avoid Bond Claims?

The CDL Third Party Skills Testing Provider Bond serves the purpose of reimbursing drivers for the cost of having to retake the test when the fault lies with the examiner. Any dishonest behavior from the examiner that compromises the integrity of driver skills testing can result in drivers having to retake the skills test. 

Preventing bond claims goes hand in hand with following the obligations of your certification as a third-party driver skills testing provider, such as the Commercial Driver License Skills Testing Provider Memorandum of Understanding in addition to Section 16.31 of Title 37 of the Texas Administrative Code. You are also obligated to comply with the standards for testing in Section 522.023 of the Texas Transportation Code. 

The kind of fraudulent activity that can invalidate the tests that you have provided and require retesting is described in the Memorandum. Here are a few examples: 

If you receive a claim against the bond, Jet will check its validity. However, if it is legitimate, Jet will be obligated to pay out the claim, up to the full amount of the bond. Since the bond was used to guarantee your faithful performance, your dishonest actions broke that agreement and you will be responsible for paying Jet back in the amount of the claim payout.

Are There Other Bonds That a Third-Party CDL Testing Provider Needs?

Perhaps; the CDL testing provider must have liability insurance of a minimum of $1,000,000 for each of the following: 

A surety bond may be used instead of liability insurance but must be in the same amount as the liability insurance. It’s important to note that surety bonds don’t work like insurance would: you pay a small amount to receive a bond, but if claims come in, you will have to repay the surety company for any payouts.

Texas CDL Third-Party Skills Test Provider Bond Form

Notary Bond Application:

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Business Information:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Employee Dishonesty Bond Application:

Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Contract Bond Application:

X

Business Information:

Owner Information:

Job Details:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Worker's Compensation Application:

X

Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information: