1-1-.01 Commercial Driver’s License Definitions and Acronyms

(1)   CDL - A commercial driver's license issued pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 40-5-140, 
                 et seq. which authorizes an individual to operate a class of 
                 commercial motor vehicles

(2)   CLP – commercial learner’s permit

(3)   CMV – commercial motor vehicle as defined in 49 CFR § 383.5 and 
                   O.C.G.A. § 40-5-142

(4)   ELDT – Entry-Level Driver Training

(5)   FMCSA - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

(6)   GCW - Gross Combination Weight is the total weight of a 
                   powered unit, plus trailer(s), plus the cargo.

(7)   GCWR - Gross Combination Weight Rating is the maximum GCW 
                     specified by the manufacturer for a specific combination 
                     of vehicles plus its load.

(8)   GVW - Gross Vehicle Weight is the total weight of a single vehicle 
                   plus its load.

(9)   GVWR – Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum GVW specified
                      by the manufacturer for a single vehicle plus its load.

(10)  MCCD – Motor Carrier Compliance Division of the Department 
                       of Public Safety (DPS)

(11)   MVR – motor vehicle report

(12)   Cancellation - A Tester's or Examiner's certification is terminated 
         by the Department because of some error or defect in the 
         certification or because the Tester or Examiner is no longer entitled to 
         such certification. The cancellation of certification is without prejudice, 
         and application for a new certification may be made at any time after 
         such cancellation.

(13)   Compliance Analyst - Department employee responsible for 
         conducting random examinations, inspections and audits of Third 
         Party Testers and Examiners for compliance with federal and
         state laws and regulations.

(14)   Department - The Georgia Department of Driver Services

(15)   Examiner - Any natural person, not an employee of the 
         Department of Driver Services, who is certified by the 
        Department of Driver Services as a Third Party Examiner to administer
         Commercial Driver's License testing through a Third Party Tester.

(16)   Interstate – The CDL holder drives from the State of Georgia to any 
         other state or foreign country: OR

(17)   Intrastate – The CDL holder drives inside the State of Georgia only 
         and the cargo on their vehicle is from inside the State of Georgia
         and will not leave the State of Georgia.

(18)   Major traffic violation – As defined in O.C.G.A. § 40-5-142

(19)   Revocation - A Tester's or Examiner's certification is terminated 
         by formal action of the Department. Such privilege shall not be 
         subject to renewal or restoration, except that an application 
         for a new certification be submitted to and approved by the 
         Department after the expiration of the applicable period of 
         time. A revocation shall be for a period of at least one year 
         or indefinitely.

(20)   Suspension - A Tester's or Examiner's certification is temporarily 
         withdrawn by a formal action of the Department. This action 
         shall be for a period specifically designated by the Department.

(21)   Tester - Any employer or school engaged in conducting commercial 
         driver's license (CDL) testing through Third Party Examiners.

(22)   Tester Representative – A company representative authorized by 
          the owner who is not an examiner that serves as DDS’ point of 
          contact for administrative actions, communications, and other 
          relevant information regarding the third-party testing program or 
          examiners.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 40-5-142, 40-5-147, 40-5-156, 49 C.F.R. § 390.9.

History: Original Rule entitled "1-1-.01 Commercial Driver’s License Definitions and Acronyms" adopted. Effective Nov. 9, 2022.