DUI and Hazmat Question

The second short shied a woman sued and won from being fired for dui and crashing. They had to pay and rehire cause after the wreck, she said she was alcoholic. that’s now a disability in the eyes of the insane lawmakers

Jury in EEOC Suit Says Old Dominion Freight Line Must Pay Former Driver $119,612 for Disability Bias

 

im sorry, but it all comes crashing down. good luck

 

Good lawyer on that one. I wonder if he had that lawyer prior to self-reporting.
He, by the way. Not she. You get -1 point for that mistake.
The reasoning in the verdict follows the current state of insanity in government. You get +1 point for that one.

But the article does not mention anything of a crash or wreck, nor of firing and then rehiring the person, or of a DUI.
From the spelling and tone of your post, and the lack of comprehension of the article you referred to, I would suspect there is some substance use involved on your part.
That is -5 points.

Or... let me guess.
The spelling errors were because you were texting on your phone while driving and the spell checker got mixed up, and you posted the article just below the one you intended to click on?

Still, minus 5 points for a truthful and relevant post.
More if some of the other things are true.

 

Canadian trucking company ordered to rehire truck driver fired for drinking and driving

 

So dont fight it and lose your licence and likely not get a decent job again. Why come on here and ask for experienced advice if your minds made up?

 

It depends on whether this is your first offense and whether your CDL gets suspended, but here’s the straight reality.

CDL Disqualification (Federal Rule)
Under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules:

First DUI (even in your personal vehicle)

• Minimum 1-year CDL disqualification
• 3 years if you were hauling hazmat at the time of the offense

Since you said this happened in your personal vehicle, it’s usually:
➡️ 1-year CDL disqualification (federal minimum)

⚠️ Hazmat Endorsement Impact
Your hazmat (HME) is tied to TSA security clearance.

• A DUI can trigger review under the Transportation Security Administration
• A single DUI is NOT automatically a lifetime ban, but:

Possible outcomes:

• Temporary loss while CDL is disqualified
• Additional background review at renewal
• Some states/employers may restrict hazmat driving longer

Practically:

• You’ll likely lose the ability to use your hazmat endorsement during the CDL disqualification
• After that, you may need to requalify or renew clearance

State Matters (Important)
Each state can go beyond federal minimums.

For example:

• Some states impose longer license suspensions
• Some add extra CDL penalties or reinstatement requirements

So your actual situation could be:

• 1 year (most common, first offense)
• Longer if:
  • BAC was very high
  • You refused testing
  • You have prior offenses

❗ Employer Reality
Even after the legal disqualification ends:

• Many trucking companies require:
  • 3–5 years DUI-free
• Hazmat carriers are even stricter

So the bigger issue is often employment, not just legality.

✅ Bottom Line

• First DUI (personal vehicle):
  ➤ Typically 1-year CDL disqualification
• Hazmat endorsement:
  ➤ Not automatically 3 years, but you won’t be able to use it during disqualification and may face extra review
• Future in hazmat trucking:
  ➤ Possible, but expect temporary setbacks and stricter hiring standards

What You Should Do Now

1. Check your state CDL rules immediately
2. Talk to a CDL/DUI attorney (this can make a big difference)
3. Avoid a second offense at all costs (that becomes lifetime CDL disqualification)
4. Plan for:
   • Non-CDL work temporarily
   • Rebuilding driving record