CDL Rules and Requirements for Truck Drivers

Find out what’s required if you drive a commercial motor vehicle that needs a CDL. This section explains medical cards, drug testing, entry-level driver training (ELDT), and how to meet DOT rules for CDL drivers and carriers.

MIS Report

MIS Report FMCSA: What It Is and Why It Matters

Updated: July 22, 2026 at 12:56 PM An FMCSA MIS report, or Management Information System report, is a yearly summary required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a...

Doctor's office visit

What is a Medical DOT Card?

Updated: February 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM A Medical DOT card, also called a Medical Examiner’s Certificate, is a document that proves a commercial driver is healthy enough to operate...

Truckers traveling interstate

Cab Card Explained: What Truck Drivers Need to Know

Updated: June 19, 2026 at 1:39 PM Last Updated: June 19, 2026 A cab card is a registration document issued under the International Registration Plan (IRP) that allows commercial vehicles...

ELDT School

What is the Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Rule?

Updated: February 6, 2026 at 3:41 PM The ELDT rule establishes minimum requirements for entry-level driver training standards for those who provide training and those applying for a Commercial Drivers...

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