A driver with a commercial driver’s license is strictly monitored by the DMV. By the authority of N.J.S.A. 39:5-30, and N.J.S.A. 39:3-10 and N.J.A.C. 39:19-11 et. seq., Motor Vehicle Services has the authority to suspend a person’s commercial driving privilege if they were convicted of two serious commercial traffic violations in separate incidents during a 3-year period.

A commercial driver if he is charged with a CDL suspension, can request a hearing to contest the suspension. If a commercial driver contests a suspension he must submit same in writing, and mail it within 25 days of the suspension notice to;

The driver must also send the DMV a notice of all disputed material facts and legal issues that he intends to raise at a hearing. Moreover, the driver must also submit in writing to the DMV all of the legal arguments that he intends to raise. If the driver in his written request fails to set forth any disputed material facts, legal issues, or arguments of such issues, the request will be denied, and the suspension will become effective on the date as specified by the Division, and it will constitute the DMV’s final decision on this matter. If the driver requests a hearing, the suspension will not become effective pending a decision on your request.