Each of us will have an opinion, in my case there is a little wishful thinking, I do not hold either a CDL or an ATP. I had to struggle to pass my IFR. But I think it is worth noting what the Industry says about the benefits and pitfalls of having the commercial license. Check out this link to "Land Line magazine" the business magazine for professional truckers, it is about CDL licenses, and traffic violations both in the commercial truck and in private vehicles.

http://www.landlinemag.com/todays_ne...080502-01.html