Protect yourself on and off the road.
As a commercial driver, your livelihood depends on being behind the wheel. LegalShield's Commercial Driver Legal Plans give you attorney access for violations, accidents, license issues, and DOT citations — so you can keep driving and keep earning.
LegalShield attorneys can help keep you on the road — covering tragic accident representation, license reinstatement, moving violations, DOT and non-moving violations, property damage collection, and personal injury collection. Additional coverage for logbook, overheight, hazardous material, equipment violations, overlength, and overwidth issues.
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Commercial Driver Legal Plans
Spend your time on the things that matter most. Let LegalShield protect your record, your license, and your income.
CDLP
Commercial Drivers Legal Plan
- Moving violation defense in court of original jurisdiction
- Tragic accident criminal defense (you & spouse)
- License reinstatement assistance — 2.5 hrs per incident
- DOT & non-moving violation representation
- Personal injury collection up to $2,000
- Property damage collection assistance
- Legal consultation on CSA record points
- Logbook, overheight & equipment violation defense
Super CDLP
Enhanced Commercial Drivers Plan
- Everything in the CDLP plan, plus:
- Expanded moving violation coverage
- Higher personal injury collection limits
- Additional DOT compliance coverage
- Overlength, overwidth & overweight violations
- Hazardous material violation defense
- Load spillage representation
- Priority attorney access
What's covered
Legal protection built for drivers
Legal Consultation
Consult with an attorney about points on your record related to Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) regulations.
Tragic Accident Representation
If you or your spouse is charged with a criminal act because of a serious traffic accident, a CDLP attorney will defend you in the court of original jurisdiction.
License Reinstatement
You and your spouse receive 2.5 hours of legal help per incident for denied, cancelled, suspended, or revoked licenses — including medical and job-related reinstatement.
DOT & Non-Moving Violations
Your provider law firm will represent you for non-criminal charges including logbook, overheight, equipment violations, overlength, overweight, load spillage, and more.
Personal Injury Collection
A CDLP attorney will help you collect personal injury claims of $2,000 or less for injuries resulting from driving, riding in, or being struck by any motor vehicle or boat.
Moving Violations
Your provider law firm provides defense of non-criminal moving violations in the court of original jurisdiction. The attorney is usually located near where you received the ticket.
Real-life situations
What happens when something goes wrong?
See the difference having a CDLP plan makes in the moments that matter most.
Speeding ticket in an unfamiliar state
Without a plan
Fight it yourself or pay the fine — risk CSA points and insurance hike
With a CDLP plan
Local attorney handles the defense, often reducing or dismissing the violation
DOT inspection finds a logbook violation
Without a plan
Pay fines, risk out-of-service order, scramble to find legal help
With a CDLP plan
CDLP attorney represents you, works to minimize penalties and protect your record
Serious accident — criminal charges filed
Without a plan
Hire a criminal defense attorney at $5,000–$20,000+ out of pocket
With a CDLP plan
Full criminal defense representation included in your monthly plan
License suspended due to medical issue
Without a plan
Navigate the reinstatement process alone, risk extended time off the road
With a CDLP plan
2.5 hours of attorney time per incident to fight for reinstatement
Overweight or overwidth citation
Without a plan
Pay the fine, accept the violation, watch your CSA score climb
With a CDLP plan
Attorney representation to contest the charge and protect your record
Injured in an accident while driving
Without a plan
Pursue the claim yourself or hire a personal injury attorney at 30–40% contingency
With a CDLP plan
CDLP attorney helps collect personal injury claims up to $2,000 at no extra cost
"My provider firm has truly been the best of the best. They have provided successful resolutions, fantastic and straight-forward legal advice, and have been amazing to work with."
Gregory C.
Maine · Commercial Driver Member
Ready to protect your livelihood?
Book a free call with Cara and find out which Commercial Driver plan is right for you. No pressure, no obligation — just answers.
Cara Pemberton is an independent associate of LegalShield. Benefits and prices may vary by state or province. See plan details for specifics in your area.