(1) An employer may certify that one of its employees has the skills and training necessary to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely by certifying the employee has demonstrated proficiency in the elements of the course of instruction required in WAC 308-100-033, with the exception of the minimum required hours, on a form provided by the department. The certification must include the classification or endorsements of commercial motor vehicle that the employee is competent to operate.

(2) The certification must be provided to the department electronically. Beginning on February 7, 2020, an employer may only certify that an applicant for a CDL has the skills and training necessary to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely if the employee has successfully completed training with a training provider listed on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry established under 49 C.F.R. 380.700.

(3) The department must receive an electronic notification of successful completion prior to an employee taking a skills test.