Oregon law is really harsh toward CDL holders who are arrested for DUI.

A CDL will also cause a driver who might otherwise be eligible for diversion to be ineligible (even if they were not driving a commercial vehicle at the time of the DUI).

CDL holders are also subject to TWO different suspensions of their driver’s license.

First, the DMV, an administrative agency, can suspend your license if you failed or refused a breath test or urine test

Second, if the CDL holder pleads guilty or is found guilty of DUI following a trial, there will be ANOTHER driver’s license suspension imposed.

DMV CDL Suspensions for DUI

BAC failure (0.04 BAC or greater): 1-year CDL suspension with no eligibility for a hardship permit.

BAC failure (0.04 BAC or greater) while transporting hazardous materials: Lifetime CDL suspension with no eligibility for a hardship permit.

BAC failure (0.04 BAC or greater) enhanced due to prior DUI: 3-year CDL suspension with no eligibility for a hardship permit.

Breath, Blood, or Urine Test refusal: 3-year CDL suspension with no eligibility for a hardship permit.

Breath, Blood, or Urine Test refusal while transporting hazardous materials: 5-year CDL suspension with no eligibility for a hardship permit.

Criminal CDL Suspensions for DUI

1st conviction: 1-year CDL suspension with no eligibility for a hardship permit.

1st conviction while transporting hazardous materials: 3-year CDL suspension with no eligibility for a hardship permit.

2nd or subsequent conviction: Lifetime CDL suspension with no eligibility for a hardship permit.

If your livelihood depends on commercial driving privileges, and you are arrested or cited for DUI, you should contact an experienced DUI lawyer as quickly as possible.