Commercial driving is not an easy job, despite what many people think. It takes a lot of self-motivation to remain alert and cautious at the wheel for eight hours or more each day that someone works. There is special training and a lot of skill required to properly...
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Overworked, underpaid truck drivers lead to unsafe road conditions
Though there are legal limits to the number of hours truck drivers can work in a week, those limits are routinely exceeded. The reasons for this dangerous game include driver shortages, pressure by employers to satisfy increased shipping demands, poor working...
The consequences of traffic violations on a CDL
Securing a Commercial Driver's License can put a truck driver on the road to a high-paying career. However, with that designation comes a responsibility to operate the vehicle with high safety standards while abiding by road rules. While avoiding a moving violation or...
Can I still drive after a CDL suspension?
If your CDL holder's license has been suspended, your ability to drive is restricted. This means you cannot drive a personal vehicle or any vehicle in the CMV classes for which you were previously licensed. However, you may be able to qualify for a limited driving...
How could a truck driver lose a CDL license?
Consumers and retailers rely heavily on truck drivers delivering goods to their various destinations. Truck drivers might feel pressure to reach an end point on time, so they commit moving violations to speed the journey up. Unfortunately, consequences may result when...
Gettng a CDL revoked can be extremely costly for a driver
Georgia residents with commercial drivers' licenses should know what a privilege it is to have a license to drive a commercial motor vehicle. Drivers with CDLs typically have more knowledge, higher skill levels and more physical demands than drivers with standard...
CDL violations and penalties
Commercial trucks are large and difficult to drive. Therefore, Georgia holds professional truck drivers to a higher safety standard than drivers of private vehicles. This means that just one or two traffic violations can stop truck drivers from getting or keeping...