You more than likely worked hard to get your CDL, and that license is your livelihood. One mistake could jeopardize it, and considering the current state of affairs here in Ohio and across the country, it could have a significant impact on your professional life and...
Fighting to keep Ohio commercial drivers on the road
In order to drive most types of commercial vehicles, a special license is required. Ohio commercial drivers have to meet special requirements to obtain these types of licenses, and they must keep them in good standing in order to stay on the road. A traffic ticket or...
Understanding the repercussions of a CDL disqualification
Ohio roadways are part of the extensive transportation system that big rigs use to convey products around the country. When highway speeds combine with congested travel lanes, the situation is dangerous under the best conditions. Even an unloaded tractor-trailer truck...
How do you appeal a CDL disqualification decision?
Per the Ohio BMV, CDL drivers risk license disqualification if they commit and are convicted of certain violations either in a passenger vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle. License disqualification revokes a person’s CDL privileges for the duration of the...
Top driving violations truckers need to know
Semi-trucks are a vital piece of the country’s economy. Without them traversing the roads across Ohio, consumer goods may never reach their point of sale. Truck drivers have restrictions and rules that are set by the company they haul for and the federal government. A...
Can you appeal your Ohio CDL disqualification?
Even the safest drivers may receive a traffic ticket at some point. As a commercial motor vehicle driver in Ohio, however, getting traffic violations on-the-job or off may result in a disqualification of your commercial driver’s license. If you disagree with the...
What is a CDL disqualification?
Keeping people safe on the roads is a top priority in Ohio. The state takes a hard stance against anyone who is caught breaking the law. This includes issuing disqualifications if you hold a commercial driver's license. If you receive a CDL disqualification, according...
Traffic violations that could compromise a CDL
When an employer hires people to drive for their company in Ohio, they rely on their fleet of drivers to operate company vehicles in a manner that is safe and responsible. Failure to do so could result in costly consequences for both drivers and the company should an...
FMSCA amendment to clearinghouse in the works
Many people in Ohio hold commercial driving licenses and know that part of the responsibility that comes along with this privilege and this line of work is that they may be under greater scrutiny at times than can drivers who only hold individual or standard driving...
Commercial driver violations and loss of privileges
If you have a commercial driver's license in Ohio, you know how important retaining your driving privileges are as they may well be directly linked to your ability to earn an income and support yourself and maybe even your family. For this reason, it is very important...