CDl

CDL is an acronym with multiple meanings, the most common of which refers to a Commercial Driver’s License. In the United States, a CDL is a credential required to operate certain heavy or commercial motor vehicles. It is regulated at the federal level by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and issued by individual state licensing agencies. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, pass a medical examination, and complete both a knowledge test and a skills driving test. The license is issued in classes A, B, and C, which determine the size and configuration of vehicles the holder may drive. Additional endorsements allow operation of specialized vehicles or cargo, such as P for passengers, S for school buses, T for doubles or triples, N for tank vehicles, H for hazardous materials, and X for hazmat with tank. CDL holders must comply with hours-of-service rules and maintain a valid medical certificate.

A second prominent use of the acronym is the Call of Duty League, a professional esports league for the Call of Duty video game series. Launched in 2020 as a franchised competition, the CDL features teams from around the world competing in regular seasons and major events, often held as live LAN tournaments and broadcast across streaming platforms.

In other contexts, CDL may appear in regional or sector-specific terminology, reflecting different programs, certifications, or organizational names. Because meanings vary by industry and jurisdiction, the intended sense of CDL is usually clear from the surrounding content.