Chapter 7-3 NEW CDL and CLP Standards Overview The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has amended Commercial Driver License standards. This regulation is referred to as the "CDL Permit Rule". The Massachusetts RMV will implement the rule starting in July 2016. Definitions: * CDL = The Commercial Driver's License * CLP = The Commercial Learner's Permit * CMV = A Commercial Motor Vehicle In order to obtain and keep a Massachusetts CLP, an applicant must possess a Massachusetts Class D license. Suspension and Disqualifications Massachusetts will apply federally mandated commercial suspensions and revocations to CLP holders the same as to CDL holders. Federally mandated commercial suspensions and revocations that affect a driver's commercial privilege will now run consecutive (one to follow the other) with any other open commercial suspension or revocation on record. 07/16 7:8