Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS) Search

When hiring or managing drivers operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs), verifying only a current license isn’t enough. The Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS) search helps you uncover a driver’s current and up to three previous Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) licenses issued across U.S. states, supporting Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance requirements.

Disclaimer: CDLIS searches do not return data on potential driving infractions or other results that may be uncovered from a Motor Vehicle Report. This search returns up to one current and two past CDL licenses with no additional history.

Results may include:

Current commercial driver’s license jurisdiction and license number
Up to three prior CMV licenses and issuing states
Actionable information to complete the background check process

Identify where commercial drivers have been licensed

Uncover additional licenses: Identify current and prior jurisdictions where a driver held a commercial license.
Support targeted MVR checks: Use CDLIS findings to order Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) from the appropriate states for complete violation and accident history.
Strengthen DOT compliance: Meet Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements for verifying driver qualifications across jurisdictions.

Note: CDLIS does not provide motor vehicle violation or accident information. Order MVRs separately to complete the full driver history.

Simplify compliance with CDLIS

DOT and FMCSA regulations require employers to verify commercial driver licensing across jurisdictions. CDLIS helps:

Detect licenses held in multiple states
Maintain audit-ready driver qualification files
Reduce risks by uncovering hidden driver history

CDLIS can be added to your driver screening packages or ordered as needed for specific hires or periodic reviews.

No. CDLIS identifies where a driver has held commercial licenses but does not provide violation or accident history. Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) should be ordered separately for complete records.

CDLIS identifies the current commercial license and up to three prior CMV licenses across states.

CDLIS is often used during the hiring process for commercial drivers or for periodic compliance checks to ensure a complete understanding of a driver’s licensing history.