With the ongoing driver shortage projected to exceed 80,000 in 2026 (per industry reports), entry-level CDL drivers are …
With the ongoing driver shortage projected to exceed 80,000 in 2026 (per industry reports), entry-level CDL drivers are …
While FMCSA sets national minimums (age 21 interstate/18 intrastate, DOT physical, clean record, tests), states add variations in …
Truck driver salaries in 2026 reflect strong demand amid shortages, with national averages ranging from $60,000–$82,000 annually (higher …
Failing a DOT drug or alcohol test (positive result or refusal) immediately places you in “prohibited” status in …
Winter conditions in 2026 amplify risks—black ice, reduced traction, longer stopping distances (up to 10x on ice), and …
Many CDL drivers begin with over-the-road (OTR) for experience and higher miles, but switching to local routes offers …
Becoming an owner‑operator is one of the most popular “trucking business ideas,” but it’s also one of the …
Every year, fatigue quietly causes more close calls and costly mistakes than most drivers like to admit—and CDL …
Company-sponsored paid CDL training eliminates upfront costs ($4,000–$10,000 saved) while providing structured ELDT-compliant programs. In 2026, carriers like …
The CDL knowledge test in 2026 remains rigorous: 50+ multiple-choice questions per section (general knowledge, air brakes, endorsements), …
I don't use a legal plan for my drivers. It's hard for me to say "don't get tickets" and then offer them a legal plan. Having CDL Consulants when my drivers get tickets (because even the best drivers are going to get a ticket here and there) is the best solution for us. They have been able to reduce and dismiss over 90% of the cases we have sent them. No payroll deduction or messy set up for us. A driver gets a ticket and we email over to them and pay a 1 time low flat fee. Love this group and the work they do!
I have used CDLC for 3 tickets over the last 10 years. Two of them had CSA points with them. All 3 of them were reduced to not hurt my CDL. The one with CSA violations were reduced and DataQ'd to have them not on my CSA scores. I highly recommend CDLC to all of trucking.
I was cited for an improper lane change with an accident involved down if Florida. CDL Consultant found me a local attorney who was able to keep the points off my license and keep it off of my MVR. It's almost as if it never happened. The staff was courteous and pleasant to work with. I would highly recommend CDL Consultant to anyone who needed to protect their CDL.
I received a ticket in Alabama for speeding a few months ago. I didn't get the chance to go to my court date and and Failure to Appear was issued. I immediately called CDL Consultant and asked for help. They found me a local attorney that was able to go in and effectively defend my case and got the speeding ticket reduced to an equipment violation and the FTA removed. They really worked hard on my case and I really enjoyed working with their attorney.
I was given a ticket in PA for being overweight. The fine amount was over $20,000. I called CDL Consultant and they were on the case, they found a local attorney to represent me. The attorney that they sent me to was wonderful to work with and in the end I saved over $17,000. I thought that I was going to have to quit driving. Thanks.
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