Compliance

What is Commercial Driver's License?

Also written as CDL

A commercial driver's license (CDL) is the license required to operate heavy or specialized commercial vehicles. Class A covers combination vehicles over 26,001 lbs; Class B covers single heavy vehicles; endorsements add hazmat, tanker, doubles and passenger authority.

Why it matters in day-to-day operations

Endorsement and license expiration tracking is a routine DOT audit item.