Can You Still Get a CDL If You Have a DUI? PT 2 Yes, you can still get a CDL even with a DUI on your record. Trucking is one of the few industries that still believes in second chances. Here’s how it works: ✔️ The FMCSA defers DUI rules to each individual state ✔️ Your driving privileges must be fully reinstated before getting a CDL permit ✔️ Every state has different requirements, which may include: • Serving out a license suspension • Paying all fines • Completing DUI education classes • Filin

Can You Still Get a CDL If You Have a DUI? Let’s break it down 👇 First, what does DUI mean? DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence, and it’s not just alcohol. It can include prescription or non-prescription drugs if they impair your ability to drive. You may also hear it called a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) they’re essentially the same thing. So what happens if you get one? ✔️ You could face license suspension ✔️ Heavy fines ✔️ And most importantly, a DUI stays on your Motor Vehicle Rec