Driver disqualification
A federal bar on driving a CMV under 49 CFR 391.15 after listed events or convictions.
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- Category
- Compliance
- Last reviewed
- 2026-10-23
- First published
- 2026-10-20
- Sources
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Driver disqualification means the person must not drive a CMV and the carrier must not permit CMV operation while the disqualification applies (49 CFR 391.15(a)). Triggers include loss of license, certain criminal convictions, out-of-service violations, and repeat texting or hand-held phone convictions.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-23
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