Law Enforcement
Officers, inspectors, and enforcement personnel identify CDL/CMV status, document violations, issue citations, and support accurate downstream processing.
Two stakeholder groups, different purposes
Process stakeholders participate directly in CDL citation, adjudication, reporting, licensing, training, or driver compliance workflows. Supporting organizations provide regulatory authority, standards, program guidance, research, training, or stakeholder resources.
CDL Process Stakeholders
These stakeholder groups participate directly in the CDL roadside-to-record process, from enforcement and citation through adjudication, conviction reporting, CDLIS updates, training, and driver compliance.
Courts
Judges, clerks, and court personnel adjudicate CDL-related cases, enter dispositions, and help ensure reportable convictions are transmitted accurately.
Attorneys
Attorneys review CDL-related charges, advise on disposition decisions, and help prevent improper masking or inaccurate handling of reportable convictions.
State Driver Licensing Agencies
SDLAs manage CDL licensing, receive conviction information, update CDLIS records, apply sanctions, and maintain state program compliance.
Trainers & Educators
Training providers, educators, and program staff help explain CDL rules, lifecycle workflows, reporting responsibilities, and stakeholder-specific practices.
Drivers
CDL holders and applicants are responsible for understanding licensing standards, endorsements, restrictions, notification duties, and disqualification risks.
Supporting Organizations and Resource Providers
These organizations support the CDL ecosystem through federal regulation, program standards, enforcement guidance, court and attorney training, research, and stakeholder resources.
FMCSA
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
FMCSA is the lead federal agency responsible for regulating and providing safety oversight of commercial motor vehicles and CDL program requirements.
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American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
AAMVA supports motor vehicle administration, CDL systems, state licensing programs, and technical resources for SDLAs and related stakeholders.
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Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
CVSA supports uniformity and consistency in commercial motor vehicle inspection, enforcement, training, and safety programs.
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National District Attorneys Association
NDAA and the National Traffic Law Center provide attorney-focused training, technical assistance, and resources related to traffic safety and CDL matters.
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National Center for State Courts
NCSC supports courts through research, education, consulting, tools, and resources designed to improve court operations and case processing.
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National Tribal Judicial Center
NTJC provides judicial education and resources that can support tribal court stakeholders handling traffic and CDL-related issues.
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University of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati participated in the National CDL Program Assessment project and related resource development.
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UCLA Mobility Lab
UCLA contributed research and technical expertise to support CDL program assessment and resource development efforts.
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NDSU Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute
UGPTI supports transportation research, education, and resource development related to the CDL Resource Guide project.
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eScience & Technology Solutions
eSTS supports technology, systems, and resource development work related to the CDL Resource Guide and related project materials.
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Separating process stakeholders from supporting organizations helps users quickly understand whether they are looking for role-based workflow guidance or external resource providers. This keeps the site simpler, cleaner, and more useful for first-time visitors.
Last Updated: June 2026
Stakeholder categories are intended to clarify user pathways and supporting resource organizations.
Stakeholder categories are intended to clarify user pathways and supporting resource organizations.