CDL List

State CDL resources, endorsement guides, ELDT checklists, and driver file compliance tools for small trucking businesses.

For owner-operators, small trucking fleets, and dispatch/compliance assistants. Reference materials based on official FMCSA sources and federal regulations.

CDL & Driver Compliance Resources

CDL Basics

Class A, B, C differences, CLP requirements, disqualifications, renewal checklists.

Endorsements

HazMat, Tanker, Passenger, School Bus — requirements and checklists.

ELDT

Entry-Level Driver Training requirements, TPR finder, topic checklists.

Medical Card

DOT physical requirements, expiration tracking, carrier recordkeeping.

Driver Qualification File

Complete DQ file requirements, document-by-document guide, audit checklists.

Hiring Checklists

Pre-employment steps, onboarding workflow, 30-day compliance calendar.

PSP Reports

Pre-Employment Screening Program: what it shows, how to order, driver rights.

Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse

Employer and driver obligations, query types, recordkeeping requirements.

Drug & Alcohol Testing

Part 382 testing compliance: pre-employment, random, post-accident, return-to-duty.

Hours of Service

11-hour driving limit, 14-hour window, 34-hour restart, sleeper berth rules.

ELD & Recordkeeping

ELD mandate, exemptions, short-haul rules, owner-operator ELD basics.

Hazmat Transport

Placarding, shipping papers, loading rules, route restrictions, incident reporting.

Vehicle Inspection

Pre-trip checklists, DVIR requirements, annual inspection rules, OOS criteria.

CSA & SMS Scores

Seven BASICs explained, how to check your SMS score, DataQs challenges, safety ratings.

New Carrier Setup

DOT number, operating authority, new entrant safety audit, biennial update.

IFTA & IRP

Fuel tax quarterly reporting and apportioned registration for interstate truckers.

1099 vs W-2 Drivers

Worker classification factors, lease-on agreements, contractor vs. employee rules.

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State CDL Resources

Find official CDL agency links and resources for your state. Each state page links directly to the official licensing agency — we don't host the forms or manuals.

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About CDL List

CDL List is an independent educational reference for people navigating CDL licensing and driver compliance in the trucking industry. We focus on small fleets, owner-operators, and compliance assistants who need to understand federal requirements — not career advice, job listings, or CDL school promotions.

All content is based on official government sources including FMCSA regulations, the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), and official state agency websites. Where we are uncertain, we say so and point to the official source.

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