Profile For John T.

I've been lurking around this site for the last 18 months or so. It's time to get serious.

First, the information, insight and comradery on this site is pretty amazing. Because of it I've been privy to some pretty great life stories of success and failures. Of overcoming obstacles and great adversity.

To my tale of woe. LOL I'm 61 so I'll need to make my move to OTR trucking pretty soon. I've done a lot of research and given a lot of consideration to all of the aspects of this tough life style change.

My driving record is ridiculous. I recently got a speeding ticket. My first in a commercial vehicle (not a commercial license). I had the 2 points removed by tacking a state approved driving course, but am sure the incident is still on my DMV abstract. I currently have no points on my record.

I have had 2 recent license suspensions! Several months ago my son let his insurance lapse and of course the car was still in my name. No one here gave me any of the notification letters from the DMV. The second was due to a missed court date for a mis-stamped light rail train ticket. You could not pay the ticket on line. I called to reschedule the court date but evidently that request did not get to the court clerk. Still, I had no idea they could revoke you driving privileges for something like that.

Also, in 1981 I had a non-commercial DUI conviction and a related felony possession charge that was never prosecuted and dropped.

I believe all of this can be overcome at some point but am wondering if there's any chance a company school might overlook these issues now since the driving portion of my license if pretty clean. Would I have a better chance of getting pre-hire letters and go to a private driving school?Or what a timeline might look like for these issues to be resolved sufficiently.

I am a very good driver and have always enjoyed it. I drive thousands of mile a year going up and down the east coast for work. Again, I've done a lot of research, read the articles and blogs on this and other sites. I am reasonably certain that the OTR lifestyle will suit me very well.

I will appreciate any feedback. Even the ones that I may not want to hear (GuyJax just don't tell me I'll never be able to get a job in trucking...LOL)

Brett you provide a great service and have created a fantastic community here. Thanks for that! And to all of the moderators who keep it real and provide endless advice and encouragement. Also to everyone who have taken the time to share their stories of the journey. It's a privilege to witness these live changing events. Thanks to ALL!