National CDL Program Resource Guide

Comprehensive resources for CDL programs, regulations, and stakeholder guidance

Organization Resource Type Title Description Link
University of Cincinnati Position Description Model CDL Program Coordinator National CDL Program Assessment - Model Position for CDL Program Coordinator PDF
University of Cincinnati Model Agreement Model 3rd Party Tester Agreement National CDL Program Assessment - Model Agreement for Third Party Testing PDF
University of Cincinnati Final Report National CDL Program Assessment Final report summarizing research findings, accomplishments, and recommended next steps PDF
FMCSA Program Overview CDL Program Overview Overview of FMCSA Commercial Driver's License Program FMCSA
FMCSA Federal Regulations Electronic Exchange of Driver History Records CDL Standards, Requirements and Penalties; Exclusively Electronic Exchange of Driver History Record Information through CDLIS (effective August 22, 2024) Federal Register
FMCSA Federal Regulations 49 CFR Part 383 Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements and Penalties eCFR
FMCSA Federal Regulations 49 CFR Part 384 State Compliance with Commercial Driver's License Program eCFR
FMCSA Interpretations Regulations Interpretations Browser Search and view interpretations for FMCSA regulations sections FMCSA
FMCSA Guidance CDL Testing and Commercial Learner's Permit Standards Final rule on CDL testing and CLP standards FMCSA
FMCSA Guidance Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Requirements for entry-level driver training FMCSA
FMCSA Database Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse information and access Clearinghouse
FMCSA Grant Program CDL Program Implementation (CDLPI) Grant Discretionary grant to improve highway safety by supporting CDL Programs FMCSA
FMCSA Fact Sheet Protecting America's Roads – Restoring Integrity to Non‑Domiciled CDLs Fact sheet on FMCSA action restoring integrity to non‑domiciled CDL issuance PDF
FMCSA Federal Register CDL Standards; Electronic Exchange of Driver History Records (CDLIS rule) Federal Register notice on CDL standards and electronic driver history exchange Federal Register
FMCSA Regulations FMCSA Regulations Browser – 49 CFR Parts 300–399 Interactive browser for FMCSA regulation titles 49 CFR 300–399 FMCSA
FMCSA Federal Register Restoring Integrity to Issuance of Non‑Domiciled CDLs Final rule restoring standards for non‑domiciled CDL issuance Federal Register
National Tribal Judicial Center Tribal Resources CDL Resources for Tribal Courts Commercial driver licensing resources for tribal jurisdictions NCSC
National Tribal Judicial Center Tools and Resources for Judges Resources for CDL Cases Judicial tools and resources for CDL safety and compliance. NCSC
National Tribal Judicial Center NTJC Resources Benchcard Benchcard for Tribal Judges NCSC
AAMVA Informational Overview CDLIS Commercial Driver's License Information System AAMVA
AAMVA Best Practices CDL Best Practices Guide Best practices for state CDL programs and administration AAMVA
AAMVA Resource Commercial Driver's License Information System (CDLIS) AAMVA’s CDLIS system and resources AAMVA
CVSA Inspection Standards Out-of-Service Criteria Commercial vehicle and driver out-of-service criteria CVSA
CVSA Inspection Procedures Commercial Vehicle Inspection Procedures Standardized inspection procedures for commercial vehicles CVSA
NDAA Training Guide CDL Quick Reference Guide Quick reference for prosecutors on CDL violations and penalties PDF
NDAA Training Guide Masking Quick Reference Guide Guide on prohibition of masking CDL convictions PDF
NDAA Whitepaper Felony Convictions & CDL Sanctions Comprehensive whitepaper on felony convictions and CDL disqualifications PDF
NCSC Informational Videos Commercial Driving Resources Resources for courts handling commercial driving cases NCSC
NCSC Bench Guide CDL Bench Card Quick reference bench card for judges on CDL cases PDF