Reference Terminology
CDL processes involve terminology shared across enforcement, adjudication, licensing, federal regulations, training, and operational systems. This glossary centralizes commonly used language for quick reference.
Showing all 18 glossary terms.
Acronym
CDL
Commercial Driver’s License.
System
CDLIS
Commercial Driver’s License Information System used to maintain nationwide CDL record integrity.
Vehicle
CMV
Commercial Motor Vehicle.
Agency
FMCSA
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Agency
SDLA
State Driver Licensing Agency responsible for driver records, licensing, sanctions, and CDL administration.
Reference
eCFR
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations.
Training
ELDT
Entry-Level Driver Training requirements established by FMCSA.
Enforcement
Out-of-Service Order
An order prohibiting operation until specified safety or compliance conditions are corrected.
Lifecycle
Conviction Reporting
The process of transmitting conviction information for CDL-related offenses to licensing authorities.
Violation
Serious Traffic Violation
Specific violations defined under CDL regulations that may contribute to CDL disqualification.
Judicial
Adjudication
The court or legal process through which a citation or case disposition is determined.
Inspection
CVSA Inspection
A commercial vehicle inspection process guided by CVSA standards and inspection levels.
Licensing
CDL Disqualification
A period or condition during which a commercial driver is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle under applicable requirements.
Driver Record
Driver Record
The record maintained by a licensing authority containing driver and licensing information, including applicable convictions and sanctions.
Federal Regulation
49 CFR Parts 383 and 384
Federal regulations addressing commercial driver licensing standards and state compliance with applicable CDL requirements.
Enforcement
Major Offense
An offense category identified in federal CDL regulations that may result in a disqualification, subject to the applicable rule and circumstances.
Process
Disposition
The recorded outcome of a citation or court case, such as a conviction, dismissal, or another legally recognized resolution.
Licensing
State Driver Record
Driver and licensing information maintained by a state licensing authority under applicable state and federal requirements.
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