English Proficiency Out of Service Rule: 2026 Driver Guide
FMCSA’s English proficiency out of service rule would park drivers who fail roadside ELP checks. Comments close Oct 9, 2026. What it means.
Marijuana, CBD and Your CDL: What DOT Rules Allow in 2026
Can CDL drivers use marijuana in legal states or take CBD? See what DOT testing rules, the 2026 rescheduling and the Clearinghouse mean for your license.
How Much Does a CDL DUI Lawyer Cost? Fees Explained
What a CDL DUI lawyer costs: flat fee vs hourly, what drives the price, hidden costs, and how the fee compares to a year of lost trucking income.
SAP Evaluation for CDL Drivers: Cost, Steps and Timeline
What a DOT SAP evaluation costs, who pays, and each step from initial evaluation to follow-up testing. Plus how to verify a SAP and when a DUI requires one.
Hit by a Drunk Truck Driver? Steps to Take and Your Rights
Hit by a drunk truck driver? Learn what to do first, which evidence to save, post-accident testing rules, who may be liable and trucking insurance minimums.
CDL DUI Administrative Hearing: Deadlines and What to Expect
The DMV hearing after a CDL DUI arrest can cost you your CDL on its own. Learn the two tracks, state deadlines, and what happens at the hearing.
CDL Masking Law: What 49 CFR 384.226 Means for You
The CDL masking law, 49 CFR 384.226, bars deferrals, diversion and sham plea deals that hide a CDL holder’s traffic convictions. See what is still allowed.
Trucking Jobs After a DUI: Where Drivers Find Work
Which trucking companies hire with a DUI? See how insurance drives hiring, where drivers find work, Clearinghouse effects and how to explain your record.
Lifetime CDL Disqualification Reinstatement After 10 Years
How to get your CDL back after a lifetime disqualification: the 10 year rule in 49 CFR 383.51, rehab rules, offenses that never qualify, and state steps.
Can You Get a CDL With a DUI on Your Record?
You can often get a CDL with a DUI once the disqualification ends. Learn the state record checks, employer lookbacks, DOT physical rules and what to disclose.