Do you Qualify For CDLs?
These will automatically disqualify you from getting your
CDL license
*For conviction while driving a CMV , drivers must be disqualified and lose their privilege to drive for 60 to 120 days: * Two or more serious traffic violations within a 3-year period. These include excessive speeding, reckless driving, improper or erratic lane changes, following the vehicle ahead too closely, and traffic offenses in connection with fatal traffic accidents 90 days to 5 years.
* One or more violations of an out-of-service order within a 10-year period.1 Year
* Driving under the influence of a controlled substance or alcohol; or
* Leaving the scene of an accident; or Using a CMV to commit a felony.3 Years:
* Any of the 1-year offenses while operating a CMV that is placarded for hazardous materials.
* Second offense of any of the 1-year or 3-year offenses; or Using a CMV to commit a felony involving manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing controlled substances.
* States have the option to reduce certain lifetime disqualifications to a minimum disqualification period of 10 years if the driver completes a driver rehabilitation program approved by the State.
* If a CDL holder is disqualified from operating a CMV, the State may issue him/her a license to operate non-CMVs. Drivers who are disqualified from operating a CMV can not be issued a "conditional" or "hardship" CDL or any other type of limited driving privileges to continue driving a CMV.
* For disqualification purposes, convictions for out-of-state violations will be treated the same as convictions for violations that are committed in the home State. The CDLIS will ensure that convictions a driver receives outside his or her home State are transmitted to the home State so that the disqualifications can be applied.
How To See If You Qualify For Your CDLs
Below is a link to where to go to find out if you are able to qualify for CDLs as far as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety is concerned. Generally speaking you will need to meet the following criteria
- You need to speak, read and understand English
- You have to be 18 to drive in state and 21 to driver across state lines
- You must have the physical ability required to operate safely(will need to pass a DOT)
-You will need to have 20/40 vision. With or without glasses.
- You must have normal peripheral vision- You must not be color blindIf you can get pass those general federal qualifications read through a more detailed list at the Federal Motor Carriers Fact Sheet below.
quailify for cdls detail information from Federal Motor Carriers Fact Sheet
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