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Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

A type of driver's license required to operate large or heavy vehicles. Requires a higher level of knowledge, experience, skills, and physical abilities than that required to drive a non-commercial vehicle. CDL holders are held to a higher standard when operating any type of vehicle on public roads.

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Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

A type of driver’s license required to operate large or heavy vehicles. Requires a higher level of knowledge, experience, skills, and physical abilities than that required to drive a non-commercial vehicle.  CDL holders are held to a higher standard when operating any type of vehicle on public roads.