You may also incur a CDL disqualification for certain types of traffic violations committed in your private vehicle.
According to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act (MCSIA), you will be disqualified from operating a commercial vehicle if the license to operate your personal vehicle is revoked, canceled, or suspended due to traffic violations (not including parking violations).
Should your personal license be suspended due to alcohol, controlled substance or felony violations, your CDL will be disqualified for 12 months.
For the second violation in your personal or commercial vehicle, you will lose your CDL for life and you will not be eligible to apply for a “hardship” license.
Again, with such a high price to pay, it is important to seek legal advice if you are in this predicament.