49 CFR Part 382 screening
This checker focuses on the FMCSA program for CDL drivers operating CDL-required commercial motor vehicles in commerce on public roads.
Common CDL indicators
A CDL is generally required for certain vehicles or combinations rated at 26,001 lb or more, vehicles designed to transport 16 or more people including the driver, or vehicles carrying hazardous materials that require placarding. State licensing agencies decide individual CDL status and some exceptions may apply.
Official sources
Rules and agency systems can change. Check the linked source before making a filing or compliance decision.
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