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Trucking and Motorcoaches

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States

The States and Washington DC are the backbone of Commercial Driver's Licensing. They issue the licenses and assess the qualifications and validity of each of their drivers.

Drivers

Drivers have been required to have a commercial driver's license (CDL) in order to drive certain commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) since April 1, 1992. The types of vehicles and operations requiring a CDL are outlined below. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has developed...

Commercial Driver's License Program

Overview

Driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) requires a higher level of knowledge, experience, skills, and physical abilities than that required to drive a non-commercial vehicle. In order to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), an applicant must pass both skills and knowledge...

Pocket Guide to Large Truck and Bus Statistics

FMCSA’s 2023 Pocket Guide to Large Truck and Bus Statistics highlights the Agency’s role in collecting and analyzing data on large trucks and buses. Intended as a compact reference, it is a compilation of statistics from the overall state of the industry to enforcement activity,...

Commercial Motor Vehicle Facts - February 2004

2002 Police-Reported Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes, 2002 Traffic Crash Victims, 2002 Fatality and Injury Rates, 1997-1999 Average Costs of Truck Crashes (2002 Dollars), Registered Vehicles and Companies, Truck Drivers, Hours of Service (HOS) Related Statistics for...

Commercial Motor Vehicle Facts - December 2010

2009 Police-Reported Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes, 2009 Traffic Crash Victims, 2008 Fatality and Injury Rates per 100 Million Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), 2009 Average Costs of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Crashes (2009 Dollars), 2008 Registered Vehicles and Vehicle Miles...

Commercial Motor Vehicle Facts - December 2004

2003 Police-Reported Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes, 2003 Traffic Crash Victims, 2003 Fatality and Injury Rates, 1997-1999 Average Costs of Truck Crashes (2003 Dollars), Registered Vehicles and Companies, Hours of Service (HOS) Related Statistics for Large Trucks, FY...

Commercial Motor Vehicle Facts - April 2005

2003 Police-Reported Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes, 2003 Traffic Crash Victims, 2003 Fatality and Injury Rates, 1997-1999 Average Costs of Truck Crashes (2003 Dollars), Registered Vehicles and Companies, Hours of Service (HOS) Related Statistics for Large Trucks, FY...