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A Commercial Driver’s Abstract provides information from an Alberta driving record with additional details relevant to commercial driving.
Commercial drivers, employers, carriers, fleet operators, and businesses commonly use it to review driver history before hiring, assigning driving duties, or assessing safety-related records.
Accu-Search helps you understand what a Commercial Driver’s Abstract includes, how it differs from a Standard Driver’s Abstract, and whether to request it online or through a registry agent.
A Commercial Driver’s Abstract is an official Alberta driving record for commercial driving purposes.
It includes most of the same information found in a Standard Driver’s Abstract, along with additional commercial driving and inspection-related information.
This makes it more useful when the abstract is being requested for commercial driving, carrier review, employment screening, fleet compliance, or safety-related review.
A Commercial Driver’s Abstract may include information such as:
Commercial information may include violations related to areas such as overloads, hours of service, cargo securement, dangerous goods, and mechanical issues.
A Commercial Driver’s Abstract does not include every item connected to a driver’s history.
It does not include driver appearance information, such as height, weight, or sex.
It also does not show collisions.
If you need proof of driving experience or the date first licensed, a driver’s abstract may not be enough on its own. Accu-Search can help you understand whether another record or supporting document may be needed.
A Standard Driver’s Abstract is usually enough when someone needs a general driving record.
It may include driver information, licence status, convictions, demerit points, and suspensions.
A Commercial Driver’s Abstract is more detailed for commercial driving purposes. It includes most of the same driving record information, but also includes commercial safety and inspection-related information.
If the abstract is for regular employment, insurance, or personal review, a Standard Driver’s Abstract may be sufficient.
If the abstract is for commercial driving, employer review, carrier review, or fleet safety, a Commercial Driver’s Abstract may be the better option.
You may need a Commercial Driver’s Abstract if you:
If you have not been a commercial driver in recent years, a Standard Driver’s Abstract may be enough for some employer requests.
To order a Commercial Driver’s Abstract online, you need a verified Alberta.ca Account.
You must also have held an Alberta operator’s licence at some point within the last 10 years.
If your information does not match Alberta Motor Vehicles System records, you may not be able to complete the request online. In that case, you may need to visit or contact a registry agent.
If you order through a registry agent, you may need to provide acceptable photo identification and complete the required request form.
The Commercial Driver’s Abstract is a paid Alberta registry product.
Alberta eServices currently lists the online price as $25.45 per abstract, inclusive of service charge.
Online orders are provided as a digital download. A printed copy of the digital download is required.
The digital download is usually available in your online account after purchase, but initial downloads may only be available during the service’s listed download hours.
Fees and availability can change, so Accu-Search can help you confirm the correct service and next step before you proceed.
You can request your own Commercial Driver’s Abstract online through Alberta eServices.
Online ordering may be a good option if:
If the online request cannot be completed, you may need to request the abstract through a registry agent.
You can also request a Commercial Driver’s Abstract through a registry agent.
This may be the better option if:
Accu-Search can help you understand which request path applies before you proceed.
Start by confirming that you need a Commercial Driver’s Abstract, not a Standard Driver’s Abstract.
If the request is connected to commercial driving, carrier review, fleet review, or safety-related employment screening, the commercial version may be more appropriate.
Choose whether you need a 3, 5, or 10-year abstract.
The right period depends on the purpose of the request and what the employer, carrier, insurer, or reviewing party asks for.
If you have a verified Alberta.ca Account and your information matches Alberta registry records, you may be able to order online.
If your online request cannot be completed, contact or visit a registry agent.
For online orders, follow the Alberta eServices process and confirm that your account details match your motor vehicle record.
For registry agent requests, provide the required identification and complete the required form.
Online orders are provided as a digital download.
If you request the abstract through a registry agent, the delivery method may depend on your situation, request type, and whether you are applying in person or from outside Alberta.
Accu-Search can help you understand the Commercial Driver’s Abstract process and confirm whether this is the right driving record for your situation.
Contact or visit Accu-Search if you are unsure which abstract type, record period, or request method applies.
It may include licence status, convictions, demerit points, suspensions, administrative penalties, non-moving commercial violations, and Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance inspection results.
Yes. A Commercial Driver’s Abstract can include Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance inspection results connected to commercial vehicle operation.
No. Collisions are not shown on the Commercial Driver’s Abstract.
No. Unlike a Standard Driver’s Abstract, a Commercial Driver’s Abstract does not include driver appearance information.
A Standard Driver’s Abstract provides general driving record information. A Commercial Driver’s Abstract includes most of the same information, plus commercial driving and inspection-related information.
A Commercial Driver’s Abstract can be requested for a 3, 5, or 10-year period.
Yes. You may be able to order your own Commercial Driver’s Abstract online through Alberta eServices if you have a verified Alberta.ca Account and your information matches Alberta motor vehicle records.
Alberta eServices currently lists the online price as $25.45 per abstract, inclusive of the service charge. Fees may change depending on the request method.
Notification
Starting June 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm, online driver’s licence and ID card services are temporarily unavailable. For more information, visit Alberta.ca.