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Yes. Getting the CDL isn't the problem - finding employment as a felon is.
A convicted felon can get a CDL (but they can't get a hazmat endorsement). However, they would be best advised to ensure that they've found employers who would be willing to hire them once they obtained a CDL.
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Yes. However, your chances of finding employment as a CDL driver with a felony conviction are slim, and you won't be eligible to receive a Hazmat endorsement.
A felony conviction will cause your hazmat endorsement to be rejected nationwide.
Yes. Getting a CDL won't be a problem. Finding someone who'll hire you with a felony is where your challenge lies.
A convicted felon can get a CDL (but they can't get a hazmat endorsement). However, they would be best advised to ensure that they've found employers who would be willing to hire them once they obtained a CDL.
Yes. There are no specific laws prohibiting the previously convicted from obtaining a CDL. However, federal law prohibits anyone ever convicted of becoming HAZMAT certified, so not many carriers will employ them.
Nowhere in the US does a 15 passenger van require a CDL. However, 15 persons is the max before a CDL with passenger endorsement is required.