Profile For Matthew H.

Hello to everyone!

So a little about me, I am 32 years old. I am currently working in the hospitality field (Hotels), and looking to expand my financial growth. I have been interested in getting my CDL for a few years now. My adopted dad drives flat beds, and my biological father has been pushing for me to get it as well. I have finally grown some interest in getting into the industry as I know it could broaden my horizons. I may of ran into a bit of a snag as I have been doing a bit of research, and found out my license in South Carolina is suspended. Read below the details of my driving history.

I was born and raised in Ohio, received my drivers license at the age of 16. I had my drivers license from 16-21.

At 22 (2009) I had rear ended someone, as well as my license was suspended due to failure to pay child support. During this time I also received a driving without a license, driving with a suspended license, and expired tags.

Being dumb as I was I didn't take care of these charges and let them go until October 2017. At this time I payed all fines, and child support suspension had been lifted years ago. I was able to successfully get my drivers license at this time. I did have to file SR-22 in South Carolina. In November of 2017 I purchased a new car.

In December of 2017 I relocated back to Ohio with my new car and continued my life. March 2018 I had transferred my South Carolina license over to Ohio, with no issues. South Carolina even at this point stated that if I surrendered my South Carolina license they would cancel out the SR-22 in me doing so. So that didn't haunt me after. At this point I felt like everything was good with my license! I did not receive any new violations, never was pulled over.

Keep in mind my Ohio license stayed valid, and is still valid to this day. (It is only affecting my South Carolina license in which I had already surrendered to the Ohio BMV when I got my Ohio license.)

So now that I have been doing my research on getting my CDL I found out my South Carolina license had been suspended after I switched over due to failure to pay taxes on my new car, which I completely forgot about. (In the state of South Carolina, you have to pay taxes on your vehicle every year because its considered property. Property tax on vehicles just like you would on your house) I will be taking care of this tomorrow to be exact 01/08/20. I am not quite sure when my license was suspended here, but I am assuming shortly after April 15th 2018. Anyways so now this has been my first suspension since I fixed everything back in 2017.

I have had no moving violations, no dwi, ovis, etc...just this stupid suspension that I didn't realize I had.

I was interested in driving for Prime, but after speaking with a recruiter it doesn't sound like I will be approved due to the suspension, even though it wasn't a moving violation. It seems that after I get this taken care of, I am going to have to wait a year before trying to get my CDL.

I understand I can go and pay for a truck driving school to get my CDL but I do not have those types of funds available.

My question is, is there anywhere I can go that will pay me to get my CDL with my recent suspension? What are my options? Or will I have to wait out the 12 months before I can do anything? I've been quite excited about getting into the industry and now this seems like it shot down my hopes of getting my CDL and into a trucking school such as Prime, Swift, etc... I hope I am wrong and someone can guide me in the right direction. Thanks for everything you guys do, and I appreciate any and all advice!