Policy Statement : Commercial truck drivers convicted of drug transportation or aiding in cargo theft shall have their commercial driver’s license (CDL) revoked for 10 years and shall be downgraded to a G-Class license.
Transportation business owners convicted of drug trafficking or cargo theft shall be prohibited from operating any transportation-related business for a period of 10 years. All convictions related to cargo theft or drug busts must be reported in the CVOR system and included in the trucking company and truck operator’s license abstract. This policy aims to deter illegal activities within the transportation industry and promote safety and compliance.
- PurposeTo uphold the integrity of the transportation industry and ensure public safety by penalizing individuals and businesses involved in illegal activities such as drug trafficking and cargo theft.
- ScopeCommercial truck drivers convicted of drug transportation or cargo theft. Transportation business owners convicted of drug trafficking or cargo theft.
- Definitions
- Drug Trafficking: The transportation, distribution, or sale of illegal drugs.
- Cargo Theft: The unlawful taking of goods or merchandise from trailers, trucks, or other shipping vehicles.
- CVOR (Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration): A system for tracking the safety records of commercial trucking companies and drivers.