Obtaining a commercial driver’s license can open many doors. It requires some specialized training, but you do not need a college degree, and in some cases, you may not even need a high school diploma. What you do need, however, is a clean driving record. Once you...
Traffic violations threaten the livelihood of CDL holders
Certain types of commercial drivers are required to have a special license in order to operate larger vehicles designed for the transportation of goods. A commercial driver’s license is crucial to the career of many Ohio drivers, and losing this license could mean...
A clean record helps with getting, keeping your CDL
If you drive a commercial vehicle for a living, protecting your license is a high priority. You may not realize how high the risk is for losing your commercial driver’s license compared to those who hold regular licenses. Because of the added hazard commercial...
An OVI has greater impact if you have a CDL
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...
