Fast, Reliable Commercial Drivers License Verification with CDLIS

Our Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS) report confirms your applicant’s license history and compliance, helping you hire qualified drivers quickly and confidently.

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What is the Commercial Drivers License Information System (CDLIS)?

The Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS) is a nationwide database that helps employers identify where a driver currently holds or has previously held a commercial driver’s license.

It functions as a pointer system, directing employers to the appropriate states to obtain complete motor vehicle records for each driver. By revealing the current CDL and up to three previously held licenses, CDLIS ensures no part of a driver’s licensing history is overlooked.

This is critical for meeting FMCSA requirements and conducting thorough, compliant driver background checks.

Why It Matters: Simplify Compliance

Hiring drivers with multiple or invalid CDLs can put your business at risk. Our CDLIS verification helps you meet FMCSA regulations, avoid fines, and ensure each driver’s record is clean and compliant before they’re on the road.

Catch What Others Miss

Previous AKAs

CDLIS will have past AKAs listed on the report, helping see any undisclosed previous names.

Previous CDL Numbers

Get up to 3 previous CDL numbers of your applicant, helping meet FMCSA investigation requirements.

Multi-State License Identification

CDLIS identifies all states where a driver has held a commercial license, ensuring you know exactly where to request MVRs.

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CDLIS allow you to see past CDLs

The Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS) records a driver’s current and up to three previous CDLs, giving you clear insight into their licensing history. Verify credentials, meet FMCSA safety requirements, and hire with confidence knowing your drivers are fully compliant.

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Confirm your applicant has only one CDL

Our integration with American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA)'s Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS) helps you confirm that your applicant holds just one valid, active CDL, a critical requirement for FMCSA compliance. This verification reduces the risk of duplicate or fraudulent licenses, ensuring every driver you hire meets federal safety standards and keeps your fleet protected.

Meet FMCSA requirements

Identify every license, in every state

CDLIS helps you uncover current and prior CDL records across jurisdictions, ensuring a complete driver history and supporting compliant hiring decisions.

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The proof is in the stats

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CDLIS results with our AAMVA integration

Previous licenses, plus the driver's current CDL

99.9994%

Background check accuracy, always the best in the industry

TOP 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to all your Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS) questions.

What information does a CDLIS report provide?

A CDLIS (Commercial Driver’s License Information System) report provides a snapshot of a driver’s commercial licensing history across states. It identifies where a CDL has been issued, along with prior licenses and associated jurisdictions.

This helps employers uncover license history and ensure drivers are not holding multiple CDLs in violation of federal regulations.

How recent is the CDLIS data, and how do states use it?

CDLIS data is maintained and updated by state licensing agencies as part of a federally mandated system. States use CDLIS to share driver information and ensure only one active CDL exists per driver nationwide.

This centralized system helps support compliance and improves the accuracy of driver records across jurisdictions.

What is the difference between CDLIS and MVR?

A CDLIS report provides a high-level view of a driver’s license issuance history across states, while a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) contains detailed information about a driver’s activity, such as violations, suspensions, and endorsements.

Together, they provide a more complete picture of a driver’s licensing and driving history.

How far back does the CDLIS go?

CDLIS reflects a driver’s historical CDL issuance across participating states, including prior licenses and jurisdictions. The depth of history depends on how long records have been maintained and shared within the system.

This historical view helps employers identify potential gaps or inconsistencies in a driver’s licensing background.

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