Commercial Driver's License and DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate
Issued by FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
The federal rules and public registries behind CDL licensing, Entry-Level Driver Training, DOT medical certificates, and motor-carrier compliance for members who haul equipment and materials.
Free public resource. Published and maintained by the agency.
Credential pathway
Drivers of qualifying commercial vehicles obtain and maintain a CDL (Class A or B with endorsements as needed, with ELDT from a registered provider for new CDL applicants) and a DOT medical card. Members upload these as self-uploaded Passport records; NPMCA displays them as recorded, not verified, unless an employer signs off.
- Who it is for
- Equipment Operator, Laborer, Crew Leader, Foreman, Owner-Operator
- Typical duration
- ELDT and state testing vary; medical exam is a single appointment
- Renewal
- Medical certificate commonly valid up to 24 months (shorter if the examiner limits it); CDL renewal per state.
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What they offer
FMCSA pages on how to get a CDL, ELDT requirements and the Training Provider Registry (tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov), medical certification through National Registry examiners, hours of service and vehicle inspection rules, and compliance resources.
Why it matters for pavement contractors
Many members operate dump trucks, distributor trucks, and trailers over 10,001 lb GVWR and employ CDL drivers. NPMCA does not issue any of these credentials but can record them in Passport and point to the authoritative source.
Pricing
Free public resource. State CDL fees and medical exam fees are paid by the driver or employer to the state and examiner.