• A holder of a CDL or CLP is disqualified from driving a CMV if convicted of certain major offenses or a combination of two or more serious traffic offenses incurred while driving a CMV or any type of vehicle.
• The disqualification period is from one year for a first conviction of a major offense to life for using a vehicle in the commission of a felony involving controlled substances or using a CMV to engage in certain types of human trafficking.
• The disqualification period is from 60 days for two serious traffic violations in separate incidents during any 3-year period to 120 days for three serious traffic violations in separate incidents during any 3-year period.

Major offenses incurred while driving any type of vehicle

The holder of a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or commercial learner’s permit (CLP) is disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) if convicted of any of the following major offenses while driving any type of vehicle:

• Being under the influence of alcohol as prescribed by state law;
• Being under the influence of a controlled substance;
• Refusing to take an alcohol test as requested by a state or jurisdiction under its implied consent laws or regulations;
• Leaving the scene of an accident;
• Using a vehicle to commit a felony; or
• Using a vehicle in the commission of a felony involving the manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing of a controlled substance.

A CDL or CLP holder is disqualified if convicted of any of the following major offenses while operating a CMV:

• Having an alcohol concentration is 0.04 percent or more.
• Driving with a revoked, suspended, or canceled CDL, or after being disqualified.
• Causing a fatality through the negligent operation of a CMV.
• Committing a felony by engaging in certain types of human trafficking.

Disqualification period for major offenses

The disqualification period is as follows:

Reinstatement rules: Major offenses

A driver who has been disqualified for life may be eligible for reinstatement after meeting certain criteria, including serving a minimum disqualification period of 10 years. A reinstated driver convicted of another disqualifying offense will be permanently disqualified for life and ineligible to again apply for a reduction of the lifetime disqualification.

If a driver is convicted of using a vehicle in the commission of a felony involving the manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing of a controlled substance or using a CMV in the commission of a felony by engaging in certain types of human trafficking, the driver is disqualified for life and is not eligible for reinstatement.

Serious traffic violations incurred while driving any type of vehicle

The holder of a CDL or CLP is disqualified from driving a CMV if convicted of any combination of two or more of the following serious traffic violations while operating any type of vehicle:

• Excessive speeding, 15 mph or more above the posted speed limit;
• Reckless driving;
• Making improper or erratic traffic lane changes;
• Following the vehicle ahead too closely; or
• Violating a state or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control (other than a parking violation) arising in connection with a fatal accident.

Serious traffic violations incurred while driving a CMV

A driver is disqualified from driving a CMV if convicted of any combination of two or more of the following serious traffic violations while operating a CMV:

• Driving a CMV without obtaining a CDL or CLP,
• Driving a CMV without a CDL or CLP in the driver’s possession,
• Driving a CMV without the proper class of CDL or CLP and/or endorsements for the specific vehicle group being operated or for the passengers or type of cargo being transported,
• Violating a state or local law or ordinance on motor vehicle traffic control prohibiting texting while driving a CMV, or
• Violating a state or local law or ordinance on motor vehicle traffic control restricting or prohibiting the use of a hand-held mobile telephone while driving a CMV.

Disqualification period for serious offenses

The disqualification period is as follows: