CDL disqualifications: Driving a commercial motor vehicle with a suspended, revoked, canceled, or disqualified Commercial Driver License (CDL)

How long will my license be disqualified?

• First incident: 1 year (3 years if the incident occurred while you were transporting hazardous materials.)
• Second incident or more: For life

How do I re-qualify?

• First incident:
  • Pass the CDL knowledge and driving tests.
  • For a hazardous materials endorsement, pass a separate knowledge test. (We also may require you to show us a letter from the Transportation Security Administration stating you passed their background check.)
  • Pay a $35 re-qualification fee.
• Second incident or more: You can't re-qualify from a lifetime disqualification.

Can I appeal the disqualification?

You may request an administrative review.

Related laws

RCW 46.25.090(1)(f) and (2): Disqualification — Grounds for, period of — Records.

Questions? Need help?

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