The ITLS provides the following benefits:

Tragic Accident Representation

If you or your spouse is charged with a criminal act due to a serious traffic accident, an Independent Truckers Legal Support Plan lawyer will defend you in the court of original jurisdiction at no additional cost for the following charges:

  • Manslaughter
  • Involuntary Manslaughter
  • Vehicular Manslaughter
  • Negligent Homicide

Appeals not included.

Moving Violations

  • Defense of moving violations in the court of original jurisdiction at no added charge to you.
  • Defense by a lawyer located through your Independent Truckers Legal Support Legal Plan Provider Law Firm at no added charge to you.
  • The lawyer appointed for you is usually located in the area where you received the ticket.

DOT And Non-Moving Violations

At no added charge, you and your spouse are entitled to defense of citations issued in your motor vehicle including:

  • Logbook
  • Over length
  • Overweight
  • Over height
  • Load spill
  • No placard
  • No fueld stamp
  • No medical card
  • Hazardous material
  • No motor carrier authority
  • Expired inspection sticker

License Reinstatement

You or your spouse have 2.5 hours of legal help from a Independent Truckers Legal Support Legal Plan lawyer in each of the following situations if:

You are denied a driver's license.

Your driver's license is canceled, suspended or revoked by the Department of Public Safety or Department of Motor Vehicles where a right to appeal is provided to you by statute.

Assistance is needed to reinstate or maintain a driver's license because of job related or medical reasons.

Property Damage Collection Assistance

An Independent Truckers Legal Support Legal Plan lawyer will help you or your spouse collect property damage claims of $2,000 or less for damage as a result of driving, riding in, or being struck by any motor vehicle or boat.

Covers minor damage to your car or truck.

You may receive up to 2.5 hours of lawyer time per incident.

Personal Injury Collection Assistance

An Independent Truckers Legal Support Plan lawyer will help you or your spouse collect personal injury claims of $2,000 or less for injuries resulting from driving, riding in, or being struck by any motor vehicle or boat. You may receive up to 2.5 hours of lawyer time per claim.

All Other Legal Services

You and your spouse can also have a lawyer's help for:

  • Bankruptcy issues
  • Lease agreements
  • Buy/Sell agreements
  • Divorce
  • Incorporation
  • Debt Collection
  • Partnership
  • Child Support

And... You may also obtain help with violations and charges in other benefit categories, such as:

  • Alcohol/drug cases
  • Driving without a license
  • No seat belt
  • Parking tickets
  • Bypassing scales
  • Police scanner
  • Driving under suspended driver's license
  • Improper/expired registration or tag

You and your spouse receive this and any other legal work not covered by this plan at a 25% discount from the lawyer's standard hourly rate.

All fines, court costs, and out-of-pocket expenses are the sole responsibility of the member. Out of pocket expenses may include things such as penalties, expert witness fees, bonds, and bail bonds. The appeal of any decision or judgment of the court of original jurisdiction is the responsibility of the member.

This plan is not insurance. It provides Lawyers-Doctors Services to the extent specified. This literature represents only the highlights of the current Commercial Drivers Legal Plan. It is not intended as a complete description of plan benefits, provisions, limitations or exclusions. Only the membership contract can provide a complete description of all benefits, provisions, limitations, and exclusions. Benefits effective 11th day after enrollment.