Profile For Raul L.

I'm 21 years old. I don't have a CDL-A. I've done tons of research and spent many hours reading about becoming a truck driver and what it takes. I feel this profession is for me. Now, I have run into a problem and am mortified that I potentially ruined any chance of becoming a truck driver. Back in June of 2016 I received not one, but two speeding tickets! It gets really bad. The 1st one was for going 103 MPH in a 55 MPH zone. (There was no traffic, just me on a desolate road). A week later a ticket for going 103 MPH in a 75 MPH zone. This happened in Texas. I have driven safely ever since and have not received a ticket. I understand the damage that could have happened to me and others. I'm grateful that the officers didn't throw me in jail because I realized that could have very well happened. I think they showed leniency because I was respectful and honest. They didn't even charge me with reckless driving. The first officer asked "Did you know that I can charge you with reckless driving?" I was shocked and scared and answered honestly "No." I'm embarrassed about it and have learned my lesson. No more speeding from me. Especially since I want to become a truck driver.

Just last night, I pulled my MVR at a cost to see what would be shown to future employers if I were to become a truck driver and both tickets are on there. One is listed as "Speeding over 15 MPH posted speed limit". The other just says "Speeding". Surprisingly, my insurance rates didn't go up either with these tickets. I have no idea how. My thing is, will I ever be able to become a truck driver. How far back do trucking companies check? Am I forever unhireable? I see most companies have a "3 Year check policy" where they say "No more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years" etc. Should I wait until the 3 years has passed to get my CDL-A or will that just be a waste of money and time? I'd love to be an OTR driver. I'm deeply saddened that I may have ruined the one thing that I would like to do as a career. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.