Find a new line of work. Not trying to be harsh or crass here, but that's just the reality of it.
You will lose your CDL and lose your job that requires you to keep your CDL. Some states are very strict about DUI charges, never mind convictions.
Yes, you can lose your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) due to syncope, which is a temporary loss of consciousness often related to fainting. Medical standards for CDL holders require drivers to be free of medical conditions that could impair their ability to operate a commercial vehicle safely. If a driver experiences syncope, they may need to provide medical documentation and undergo further evaluation to determine their fitness to drive before their CDL can be reinstated.
No. However, if you can't pass a DOT physical, you won't be able to get your DOT medical card renewed, and that will make you ineligible for employment as a commercial driver. However, for that to happen because of diabetes.. it would have to be a pretty extreme case.
I approached a police officer with your question, and she replied no. Generally to lose your CDL it is an alcohol related offense or a moving violation.
For a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), the A1C level must be under 10%. Drivers with an A1C level of 10% or higher are generally disqualified from obtaining a CDL due to the increased risk of diabetes-related complications. It's important for drivers with diabetes to monitor their condition closely to maintain eligibility. Always consult the latest guidelines or regulations, as they may vary by state or change over time.
Yes, as you should.
Yes, but you need to obtain a medical waiver.
Yes, as you should.
It is possible to obtain a CDL with diabetes, provided it's not too severe for you to be able to obtain a DOT medical card.
You need to obtain a waiver through the Diabetes Exemption Program in order to do this.
Speaking as a CDL holder who was diagnosed with diabetes 6 years ago, if you are on insulin you cannot get one. If your sugars are controlled with oral medications or diet you must undergo a DOT physical exam every year instead of the standard 2 year medical ticket. This has since changed since 2005. You can get a CDL even with insulin diabetes. There are forms to fill out and procedures to follow, of course. Here is a link that will explain it in further detail : http://tinyurl.com/6kqxfo
Yes