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What is the minimum federal disqualification for a first out-of-service order violation hauling non-hazardous freight?

180 days for non-hazardous freight.

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  1. 30 days
  2. 5 years
  3. 180 days ✔

Why: A first violation while hauling non-hazardous freight brings at least 180 days off. A second within 10 years means at least 2 years.

Huh, didn't know that: Out-of-service violations stay on a California CDL record for 15 years.

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Answer: 180 days. A first violation while hauling non-hazardous freight brings at least 180 days off. A second within 10 years means at least 2 years.

  1. 49 CFR 383.51 Disqualification of drivers (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.51
    Violating a driver or vehicle out-of-service order while transporting nonhazardous materials No less than 180 days or more than 1 year
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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