Commercial driver’s license (CDL)
A state-issued license that authorizes operation of commercial motor vehicles under 49 CFR Part 383.
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- File records
- Last reviewed
- 2026-10-23
- First published
- 2026-10-20
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A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is the state credential defined in 49 CFR Part 383. Carriers may accept a valid CDL as equivalent to a § 391.31 road test when the rule allows (49 CFR 391.33(a)(1)). Medical certification for CDL holders is reflected on the CDLIS motor vehicle record after June 23, 2025.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-23
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