CDL ATTORNEY IN LOUISVILLE

BEST CDL ATTORNEY IN LOUISVILLE 

CDL License Violations will lead to license suspension quickly. CDL License Attorney and DUI charge will lead to at least a one year loss of license and probably 4 to 5 years of not being able to use your CDL License or a truck. Contact the CDL License Lawyers in Louisville to help keep your CDL License and prevent a long suspension of your CDL.

OTR Truckers, heavy machine operators or any other CDL Endorsements call now. 

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CDL CLASS TYPE (weight), Endorsements, Restrictions

Our CDL Attorney in Louisville says to know your CDL Class, CDL Restrictions and CDL Endorsements.   

Do you have a CDL Class A, B or C?  Ask the Louisville Criminal Defense Attorney.

What are your endorsements and restrictions?

Class A CDL 

1. Any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds o more provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. 
2. GCWR – the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination (articulated) vehicle. 
3. GVWR – the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle.

Note: Actual loaded weight (GCW and GVW) cannot be used to determine a representative vehicle for testing purposes. If your GCWR/GVWR is not listed on a sticker or plate located in the vehicle glove box or inside the driver side door, contact your vehicle’s manufacturer for this information.

Class B CDL 

1. Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more. 
2. Any vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, pulling a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less. 
3. A single vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) if the GVWR is 26,001 pounds or more.

Class C CDL

1. Any vehicle with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds transporting hazardous materials for which placarding is required.
2. Any vehicle transporting 16 or more passengers, including the driver, with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds.
   

Endorsements:

H Hazardous Materials

N Tank

P Passenger

T Double/Triple Trailer

X Tank/Hazardous Materials combined

S School Bus

Restrictions:

L No Air Brake Equipped CMV

Z No Full Air Brake Equipped CMV

E No Manual Transmission Equipped CMV

O No Tractor-trailer CMV

M No Class A Passenger Vehicle

N No Class A and B Passenger Vehicle

K Intrastate Only

V Medical Variance

P No Passengers in CMV Bus

X No Cargo in CMV Tank Vehicle

8 Other (special restrictions) A

CDL SUSPENSIONS FROM 24 HOURS TO LIFETIME SUSPENSION

WHAT OFFENSES RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION? EVERY DRIVER SHOULD KNOW THESE!

1. Driving a commercial vehicle with any measurable amount of alcohol or controlled substance in the blood, breath, or urine; or operate a commercial motor vehicle while in possession of a controlled substance and/or intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content. Note: Does not apply when manifested and transported as part of a shipment.
2. 60 days – Two serious moving violations in three years. Any person who knowingly falsifies information or certification required to obtain a commercial driver’s license, permit, or duplicate commercial driver’s license, will be subject to an administrative hearing and disqualified for a period of at least 60 consecutive days.
3. 120 days – Three serious moving violations in three years.  A serious violation is defined as speeding 15 M.P.H. or more, improper lane usage/changes, following too closely, reckless driving, and any violation showing a wanton disregard for the safety of any person or property. 1 year – First conviction of any of the following:  Driving a commercial vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of .04% or more or under the influence of a controlled substance.  Leaving the scene of a traffic accident.  Using the commercial vehicle in the commission of a felony.  Refusing to submit to a blood, breath, or urine test when stopped for probable cause by a police officer.
4. 3 years – Violating any law above while transporting hazardous materials. For life – A person shall be disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for life who uses a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of any felony involving the manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of a controlled substance, or possession with the intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled substance.
5. For life – A second conviction of any of the following:  Driving a commercial motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.  Leaving the scene of a traffic accident while driving a commercial motor vehicle.  Using a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of a felony.  Refusing to submit to a blood, breath, or urine test when stopped for reasonable cause by a police officer.