It is possible to get a CDL with a DUI in Massachusetts, but it may be more difficult and there may be additional requirements. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has regulations that require individuals with CDLs to notify their employers if they have been convicted of a DUI while operating any type of vehicle. Depending on the severity of the DUI, the driver may also need to complete a substance abuse assessment and any recommended treatment before obtaining or renewing their CDL. Additionally, the DUI may result in a license suspension, which could also impact a driver’s ability to get a CDL. It is best to consult with the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles for specific information and requirements.Masachusetts just passed new regulations:
The Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) promulgated regulations, 540 CMR 2.06(9)(c)(5), relating to part (C) of M.G.L. Chapter 90F, Section 9 for the implementation of a new Lifetime Disqualification Waiver Program.
Drivers who are currently subject to a lifetime disqualification for refusals to submit to a chemical test or analysis of the person’s breath or blood, convictions under M.G.L. Chapter 90F, Section 9(A)-(B), or convictions under paragraphs (b)(1) through (8) in Table 1 of 49 CFR 383.51, may now be eligible to end their lifetime disqualification and be eligible to apply for a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) if they have served no less than 10 years of the lifetime disqualification and meet the other program requirements.
Lifetime Disqualification Waiver Program | Mass.gov
