Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDLs)

COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES (CDLs)

Not a Guarantee of Experience: A CDL does not indicate that the holder is a trained or experienced truck or bus driver. It merely indicates that the holder has passed minimal skills and knowledge tests concerning the type of vehicle he or she proposes to drive. (Federal Highway Administration)

Employers Must Take Responsibility: It is incumbent upon a prospective employer of a commercial vehicle driver to ensure that their driver is properly trained to operate that employer's trucks or buses and to handle that employer's freight or passengers. (Federal Highway Administration)

Stronger Oversight Needed: U.S. Department of Transportation has recommended stronger oversight of the CDL operations in Florida due to lax and inconsistent testing procedures as well as fraudulent activities by some of the testing entities. (Federal Highway Administration)

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For more information, please see the following related page on our website:
Tractor Trailer Accidents
Truck Accidents
Facts About Large Truck Accidents
Truck Fatigue
Do's and Dont's of Truck Accidents
Vehicle Accidents FAQs
The Coalition for Commercial Truck Safety