Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs)Class A, B, or C Licenses Missouri
Commercial Drivers Licenses are closely regulated by the state and CDL holders aren't given as much leeway as regular drivers. Sometimes, a CDL can be disqualified for things that don't have much of an impact on a regular license.
CDL disqualifications are not eligible for Limited Driving Privileges.Once your CDL privileges are disqualified, you must serve out the full term of the disqualification. However, a CDL disqualification does not always result in the suspension/revocation of your regular, non-commercial driving privileges.
If your CDL is disqualified and your license to operate a regular vehicle is also suspended or revoked, you may be able to obtain Limited Driving Privileges for driving regular, non-commercial vehicles. The suspension/revocation of your non-commercial driving privileges will be dealt with in the same manner as a non-CDL holder. Visit our Start Here Page to learn more about how to deal with the suspension/revocation of your non-commercial driving privileges. For more information on Limited Driving Privileges for non-commercial vehicles, visit our LDP page.
What Can Cause A CDL Disqualification in Missouri?
Failure to Appear Disqualification (Non-Member States): If Missouri CDL driver fails to appear or pay for a traffic ticket received in a non-member state, their CDL privileges will be disqualified upon notification from that state. The disqualification will remain in effect until Missouri receives notification from the non-member state that the driver has taken care of the ticket. Non-member states are AK, CA, MI, MT, OR, WI.
60 Day Disqualification: A 60 day disqualification will result if:
A CDL driver is convicted of one railroad-highway grade crossing violation while operating a commercial vehicle, or
A CDL driver is convicted of two serious traffic violations within three years as a CDL holder or while operating a commercial vehicle. Serious traffic violations include:
Reckless Driving
Reckless Driving
Speeding 15mph or more over the speed limit
Improper or Erratic Lane Changes
Following Too Closely
Any moving violation relating to a fatal crash
Driving a Commercial Vehicle without a CDL
Driving a Commercial Vehicle without the proper class CDL or endorsement/restrictions
Driving a commercial vehicle while texting
Driving a commercial vehicle while using a mobile phone
120 Day Disqualification: A 120 day disqualification will result if:
A CDL driver is convicted of a second railroad-highway grade crossing violation while operating a commercial vehicle, or
A CDL driver is convicted of three serious traffic violations within three years as a CDL holder or while operating a commercial vehicle. Serious traffic violations include:
Reckless Driving
Speeding 15mph or more over the speed limit
Improper or Erratic Lane Changes
Following Too Closely
Any moving violation relating to a fatal crash
Driving a Commercial Vehicle without a CDL
Driving a Commercial Vehicle without the proper class CDL or endorsement/restrictions
Driving a commercial vehicle while texting
Driving a commercial vehicle while using a mobile phone
180 Day Disqualification A 180 day disqualification will result if:
A CDL driver is convicted for violating an out-of-service order while operating a commercial vehicle
A CDL driver is convicted for violating an out-of-service order while operating a commercial vehicle and transporting hazardous materials or transporting 15 passengers or more.
Two Year Disqualification A 2-year disqualification occurs if a CDL driver is convicted a twice in a 10 year period of driving a commercial vehicle while out of service
Three Year Disqualification A 3-year disqualification occurs when:
A CDL driver operates a commercial vehicle with a BAC of .04% or higher while transporting hazardous materials
A CDL driver drives under the influence of alcohol or drugs if the person is a CDL holder OR if the person is operating a commercial vehicle while transporting hazardous materials
A CDL holder or person driving a commercial vehicle refuses to submit to a blood and/or breath test while transporting hazardous materials
Failing to stop at the scene of an accident involving your commercial vehicle if the accident causes injury or death while transporting hazardous materials
Using a commercial vehicle to commit a felony while transporting hazardous materials
Driving a commercial vehicle with a revoked, suspended, canceled, or disqualified privilege while transporting hazardous materials
Causing a fatality through the negligent or criminal operation of a commercial vehicle while transporting hazardous materials
Third or subsequent conviction in a 10 year period for violating out-of-service orders while operating a commercial vehicle.
Second or subsequent conviction for violating an out-of-service order while operating a commercial vehicle and transporting hazardous materials or transporting 15 passengers or more.
Lifetime Disqualification A lifetime disqualification occurs when a driver is convicted a second time for any of the top 7 violations under 1-year disqualification
Permanent Disqualification A permanent disqualification occurs when a person is conviction of using a commercial vehicle in the manufacture or distribution of drugs
Imminent Hazard Disqualification (not to exceed one year) This type of disqualification occurs when the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration determines that a person's driving constitutes an imminent hazard.
COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE MEDICAL CERTIFICATION
All CDL holders must now provide information to the DOR regarding the type of commercial vehicle operation they drive in or expect to drive in. Drivers in certain types of commerce will be required to submit a current medical examiner's certification to the DOR in order to obtain a certified medical status as part of their driving record.
Drivers who are required to provide a medical examiner certificate to the department must carry a copy or the original with them until January 30, 2015.
If you lose your CDL privileges because of non-certification or because your certification has expired, you must obtain a new medical certification and provide it to the DOR. Retesting will not be required unless you voluntarily downgrade your license or you let your CDL remain expired for more than six months.
For more information on CDL Medical Certification, click here
