Who Needs a CDL? A Guide to Commercial Driver’s Licenses
What is a CDL and Who Needs It? Since 1992, the U.S. Department of Transportation has required certain commercial drivers to carry a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). A CDL applies to drivers who: Drive vehicles weighing 26,001 lbs (11,794 kg) or more Tow trailers over 10,000 lbs as part of a larger combination Transport [...]