About the CDL Resource Guide
Helping CDL stakeholders find the right information faster through role-based access, lifecycle guidance, CFR cross-references, and curated resources.
Helping CDL stakeholders find the right information faster through role-based access, lifecycle guidance, CFR cross-references, and curated resources.
The CDL Resource Guide was created to simplify access to commercial driver license information for stakeholders involved in enforcement, adjudication, licensing, training, and driver compliance.
The site brings together role-based resources, federal regulations, lifecycle guidance, and supporting reference materials into a single, easy-to-navigate platform. Rather than searching multiple websites and regulatory sources, users can quickly locate information relevant to their role and responsibilities.
The University of Cincinnati, in association with eScience & Technology Solutions, Inc. (eSTS), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI) developed the reference documents presented on this website through an FMCSA-sponsored Commercial Driver’s License Program Implementation (CDLPI) Grant Agreement (Number 69A3602040473CDL0OH) for the “National Commercial Driver License Program Assessment” project.
The goal of the project is to identify opportunities to strengthen the National CDL Program and enhance the ability of State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) to maintain compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) 49 CFR 383 and 384.
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The CDL Resource Guide supports stakeholders throughout the roadside-to-record lifecycle.
Access enforcement-related CDL regulations, lifecycle information, and reference materials.
Access licensing, CDLIS, reporting, and compliance information.
Review conviction reporting requirements, adjudication resources, and court-focused guidance.
Explore CDL-specific regulations, conviction implications, and stakeholder resources.
Locate educational materials, stakeholder guidance, and training resources.
Learn about licensing requirements, endorsements, restrictions, and disqualification rules.
Choose the stakeholder role that best matches your work and move directly to relevant resources, CFR references, and lifecycle guidance.
Open Roles →Use the 49 CFR Cross Reference to locate federal CDL requirements by section, topic, and stakeholder role.
Open Cross Reference →Follow the roadside-to-record workflow from citation through adjudication, reporting, and CDL record updates.
View Lifecycle →The CDL Resource Guide is intended as an educational and informational resource. Users should always verify regulatory requirements using the current Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), FMCSA guidance, and applicable state laws and policies.