Safety Scientist Services
CDL Consultants
You got a ticket.
We've got you.
Citation defense for professional drivers and carriers. Moving violations, roadside inspections, DOT citations, DUI/DWI, photo tickets — flat fee, attorneys in all 50 states, DataQ filed when your case wins.
Flat fee, no retainer
Per-case pricing for drivers, owner-operators, and carriers.
Attorneys in 50 states
Local counsel handles the local jurisdiction.
DataQ on every win
CSA and PSP records cleaned up after the outcome.
Every ticket type
Moving, non-moving, DOT, DUI/DWI, photo.
What It Is
A ticket isn't just a ticket.
For a CDL holder, one mishandled citation can do damage that lasts years. CSA points. MVR hits. Insurance jumps. Job application rejections you never see the reason for. The fine is usually the least expensive part.
- CSA points follow you on the PSP for 3+ years
- MVR entries affect insurance and hireability
- Company CSA scores get hit too — one driver's violation is the carrier's problem
- Out-of-service orders and misdemeanor charges can end a career
Why CDL Consultants
Why drivers and carriers send us their tickets.
16+ years, 100,000+ cases
This is all we do. We've seen your citation before — probably several times in your jurisdiction.
Attorneys in all 50 states
Local counsel, local knowledge. A Pennsylvania overweight ticket gets a Pennsylvania attorney. A Florida accident citation gets a Florida one.
DataQ follow-through
Winning the case is step one. We file the DataQ to clean the record so your CSA score and PSP reflect the outcome.
What We Do
The full list.
Moving violations
Speeding, reckless driving, improper lane changes, following too close. The most common and the most damaging.
Non-moving violations
Expired tags, improper parking, equipment citations.
CSA / roadside citations
Every issue from a DOT inspection, attacked for both the fine and the CSA impact.
DOT violations
Regulatory citations, equipment violations, safety-standard infractions.
DUI / DWI
The career-ender if handled wrong. We handle these in every state we have coverage.
Photo tickets
Red-light and speed-camera tickets, which have their own defense playbook.
Why It's Worth It
What you actually get.
Reduction or dismissal of the violation
The fine goes away or shrinks. The points don't land.
DataQ filing after the win
CSA and PSP records get cleaned to match the court outcome. Most drivers skip this step and pay for it years later.
Lower insurance impact
A clean record means a smaller premium hit at renewal — sometimes thousands per year for a CDL.
Carrier-side CSA protection
One driver's violation is the carrier's CSA problem. We protect the company score, not just the driver.
A clean driving record that holds up at the next hire, the next renewal, the next inspection
PSP reports tell the truth for 3+ years. Make sure the truth is on your side.
The Process
Four steps.
Submit the ticket
Upload the citation, we see what we're working with.
Consultation
Quick review, honest assessment of defense strategy.
Defense
Local attorney takes it from here, fights for reduction or dismissal.
Results + DataQ
We tell you the outcome and file the paperwork to clean the record.
Let's Fight This
Report your ticket.
We'll take it from there.
Upload your citation in under two minutes. We'll review it, quote the flat fee, and route it to a local attorney in the state where the ticket was written.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about CDL Consultants ticket defense.
What happens to my CDL if I get a ticket and don't fight it?
Depending on the violation, the ticket goes on your MVR, adds CSA points, and may show on your PSP for three or more years. Pleading guilty to save court time can mean higher insurance, fewer hiring options, and in serious cases an out-of-service order or a CDL disqualification. The fine is almost never the most expensive part.
What types of tickets does CDL Consultants handle?
Moving violations (speeding, reckless driving, improper lane changes, following too close), non-moving violations, CSA and roadside inspection citations, DOT regulatory violations, DUI/DWI, and photo tickets — red-light and speed-camera. If it's a citation a CDL holder might receive, we handle it.
How much does ticket defense cost?
Flat fee per case — you know the cost before you commit. No retainer, no membership, no surprise hourly billing. Pricing depends on the violation type and jurisdiction. Submit the ticket and we'll quote the case on the spot.
What is DataQ and why does it matter?
DataQ is the FMCSA's challenge system for inspection data that's inaccurate or shouldn't be scored against you. When we win or reduce a ticket, we file a DataQ so the CSA and PSP records match the court outcome — that's the step most drivers miss when they handle a ticket themselves.
Do you work with individual drivers or only carriers?
Both. Individual drivers submit tickets one at a time, flat fee each. Owner-operators get the same coverage. Carriers can submit driver tickets as they happen with no retainer and no payroll-deduction setup — we bill per case.
Do you cover DUI and DWI cases?
The career-ender if handled wrong — and the one most worth fighting. We handle these in every state, with local counsel who's tried these cases before. Don't plead anything until we look at it.
Can you fight a ticket in any state?
CDL Consultants has attorney coverage in all 50 states. When you submit a ticket, it's routed to an attorney licensed in the jurisdiction where the citation was issued.