CDL Trials Are on the Rise.
Are You Prepared to Handle It?
As a CDL Legal member, you already have protection. But the game has changed — and your current plan may not cover your biggest risk.
What’s Changed?
More and more drivers are ending up in court.
Just a year ago, trials were rare. Now, 1 in 5 tickets are headed to trial — and those legal costs aren’t cheap.
Your current Gold plan wasn’t built for this.
That’s why we’ve upgraded our plans to match today’s reality.
Platinum Includes:
- RTrial Coverage – Fully Covered, No Deductible
- R$0 Out of Pocket for Court Representation
- RSpouse Coverage Included
- RCDL Defense, Roadside Protection, and More
- ROnly $62.99/month (member-only pricing - normally $68.99)
Affordable Protection
Compare Our Plans
Choose the plan that fits your unique needs.
Platinum Plan
$62.99/mo
Regularly $68.99
- NTrial Costs Fully Covered ($0 Deductible)
- NFully Covered CDL Attorney Fees
- NAccess to Discount Network (300,000+)
- N24/7 Roadside Assistance
- NDataQ Challenges
- NSpousal Coverage
Gold Plan
$44.99/mo
New Trial Coverage!
- NTrial Coverage Provided ($500 Deductible) *New*
- NFully Covered CDL Attorney Fees
- NAccess to Discount Network (300,000+)
- N24/7 Roadside Assistance
- NDataQ Challenges
- NSpousal Coverage
Platinum Plan
$176.99
Regularly $190.99
- NTrial Costs Fully Covered ($0 Deductible)
- NFully Covered CDL Attorney Fees
- NAccess to Discount Network (300,000+)
- N24/7 Roadside Assistance
- NDataQ Challenges
- NSpousal Coverage
Gold Plan
$129.99
New Trial Coverage!
- NTrial Coverage Provided ($500 Deductible) *New*
- NFully Covered CDL Attorney Fees
- NAccess to Discount Network (300,000+)
- N24/7 Roadside Assistance
- NDataQ Challenges
- NSpousal Coverage
Platinum Plan
$629.99
Regularly $689.99
- NTrial Costs Fully Covered ($0 Deductible)
- NFully Covered CDL Attorney Fees
- NAccess to Discount Network (300,000+)
- N24/7 Roadside Assistance
- NDataQ Challenges
- NSpousal Coverage
Gold Plan
$449.99
New Trial Coverage!
- NTrial Coverage Provided ($500 Deductible) *New*
- NFully Covered CDL Attorney Fees
- NAccess to Discount Network (300,000+)
- N24/7 Roadside Assistance
- NDataQ Challenges
- NSpousal Coverage
You’re Already an Active Member!
We’ve got your info. All you have to do is click a button.
– No complicated update process
– Instant coverage upgrade
– Immediate peace of mind
Any unused time on your current membership will be credited towards your upgrade.
Upgrade to Platinum Today!
Your current coverage isn’t going anywhere.
To upgrade your plan to platinum, simply choose your billing frequency.
What Happens After You Click “Upgrade”?
We open a case linked to your account.
As soon as you click the button, we automatically create a support case tied to your CDL Legal membership using your unique driver ID. You don’t have to enter anything — we already have what we need.
We apply any unused credit from your current plan.
If you’ve already paid for part of this month under your current plan, we subtract that amount from your Platinum upgrade. You only pay the difference. No wasted dollars. No double billing.
You’re upgraded to Platinum and fully covered.
Our team finalizes the upgrade behind the scenes. You’ll get a confirmation, and your new Platinum coverage kicks in immediately — including full trial protection with no deductible.
See What Our
Customers Are Saying
We’re dedicated to helping our customers succeed.
“As an attorney who has handled traffic tickets for professional drivers for 30 years, I can tell you CDL legal is 5 star and prioritizes their drivers with the highest quality of care, respect and helping them navigate the legal world.”
“Had a ticket. Didn’t have to go inside the courtroom, attorney came out and told me, “No fine and no violation on my license.” Excellent service. GOOD JOB.”
“They are wonderful and words can explain how awesome they handle business and do their job and keep in communication with me. I will recommend any truck driver CDL driver to reach out to them if they have any problem with a license.”
FAQs
What is trial coverage, and how does it work with CDL Legal?
CDL Legal will now cover trial costs (they were previously excluded). For Gold members, coverage now includes trial coverage with a $500 deductible. Platinum members have full trial coverage with no deductible.
What’s the difference between the Gold and Platinum plans when it comes to trial coverage?
Gold now covers trial costs with a $500 deductible; Platinum covers trial costs with no deductible.
How does the $500 deductible work under the Gold plan?
If your ticket occurs in a court that does not allow pre-trial agreements and requires a trial to fight your ticket, you agree to pay $500 out-of-pocket, and CDL Legal covers the rest.
Is the $500 deductible in Gold per ticket, per year, or per incident?
The deductible is per ticket.
Can I upgrade to Platinum if I already have a ticket?
Yes and no. You will be able to request an upgrade, and customer service will adjust the membership and credit any unused amount from the current billing period. Once you are upgraded to Platinum, any tickets received after you have upgraded will no longer require a deductible. Any tickets received before upgrading to Platinum will still require a deductible to be paid by the member.
Can fleet owners or companies buy Platinum coverage for all their drivers?
Yes, it is available for individual drivers as well as carriers who offer CDL Legal’s coverage through their payroll/settlement process.
Is there a waiting period before trial coverage kicks in after I sign up?
Coverage begins immediately as soon as you upgrade your plan.
Can I get trial coverage for a ticket I received before joining CDL Legal?
We do offer an option for us to handle fighting the ticket and using our vetted network of attorneys, but since the ticket happened outside of membership, the driver would have to pay for that.
Will my payment date change?
Yes. Your new payment date will be updated to the date of upgrade. If that is a problem, give us a call.
Still have questions?
Our customer support team is available to help!