Comprehensive Resources for Commercial Driver's License Stakeholders
This comprehensive resource guide provides access to essential documents, regulations, tools, and information for CDL stakeholders including state agencies, law enforcement, courts, prosecutors, and driver training programs. Resources are organized by organization and type for easy navigation.
| 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 | View PDF |
| University of Cincinnati | Model Agreement | Model 3rd Party Tester Agreement | National CDL Program Assessment - Model Agreement for Third Party Testing | View PDF |
| University of Cincinnati | Final Report | National CDL Program Assessment | Final report summarizing research findings, accomplishments, and recommended next steps | View PDF |
| FMCSA | Program Overview | CDL Program Overview | Overview of FMCSA Commercial Driver's License Program | Visit 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 | View eCFR |
| FMCSA | Federal Regulations | 49 CFR Part 384 | State Compliance with Commercial Driver's License Program | View eCFR |
| FMCSA | Interpretations | Regulations Interpretations Browser | Search and view interpretations for FMCSA regulations sections | Visit FMCSA |
| FMCSA | Guidance | CDL Testing and Commercial Learner's Permit Standards | Final rule on CDL testing and CLP standards | Visit FMCSA |
| FMCSA | Guidance | Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) | Requirements for entry-level driver training | Visit FMCSA |
| FMCSA | Database | Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse information and access | Visit Clearinghouse |
| FMCSA | Grant Program | CDL Program Implementation (CDLPI) Grant | Discretionary grant to improve highway safety by supporting CDL Programs | Visit FMCSA |
| FMCSA | Fact Sheet | Protecting America's Roadways | Information about FMCSA's mission to protect America's roadways | Visit FMCSA |
| National Tribal Judicial Center | Tribal Resources | Tribal Court CDL Resources | Resources for tribal courts handling CDL-related cases | Visit NTJC |
| AAMVA | Best Practices | CDL Best Practices Guide | American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators CDL best practices | Visit AAMVA |
| AAMVA | Standards | CDL Testing Standards | Standards for commercial driver's license testing programs | Visit AAMVA |
| CVSA | Inspection Program | Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program | Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance inspection procedures and standards | Visit CVSA |
| CVSA | Training | Inspector Training and Certification | Training and certification programs for commercial vehicle inspectors | Visit CVSA |
| NDAA | Prosecution Guide | CDL Prosecution Guidelines | National District Attorneys Association guidelines for prosecuting CDL violations | Visit NDAA |
| NCSC | Court Resources | Traffic Court Resources | National Center for State Courts resources for handling traffic and CDL cases | Visit NCSC |