Can You Still Get a CDL If You Have a DUI? PT 2 Yes, you can still get a CDL even with a DUI on your record. Trucking is one of the few industries that still believes in second chances. Here’s how it works: ✔️ The FMCSA defers DUI rules to each individual state ✔️ Your driving privileges must be fully reinstated before getting a CDL permit ✔️ Every state has different requirements, which may include: • Serving out a license suspension • Paying all fines • Completing DUI education classes • Filin