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

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.

You may request an administrative review.