Getting your CDL back after a DUI will depend on the laws and regulations in your specific state and the severity of your offense. Generally, the following steps will be required: 1. Serve your sentence: This includes completing any jail time, community service or probation that was ordered by the court. 2. Attend a DUI education program: In some states, attending a DUI education program is mandatory for getting your CDL reinstated. 3. Pay fines and fees: You may be required to pay any fines and fees associated with your DUI conviction, such as court costs, license reinstatement fees, and DUI education program fees. 4. Install an ignition interlock device: In some states, you may be required to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle for a period of time. This device measures your blood alcohol concentration and prevents you from starting your vehicle if you have been drinking. 5. Complete a substance abuse evaluation: You may be required to complete a substance abuse evaluation to determine if you have a problem with alcohol or drugs. Depending on the results, you may be required to attend a treatment program. 6. Submit a CDL reinstatement application: You will need to submit a CDL reinstatement application to your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or Department of Transportation (DOT). 7. Retake the CDL knowledge and skills tests: In some states, you may be required to retake the written and driving tests to prove that you still have the necessary.
