Does This Ban Me From Truck Driving?
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Hmmm...that might be a delay but I wouldn't say it's a definite disqualifier..keep sending out apps...someone is going to give you chance..just keep putting out the apps..
Agree with Decou. That's going to be an obstacle to overcome but I still think you can make it. Apply to EVERY trucking company out there. See if someone will take you. You'll never know if you don't. Get that year of safe driving with your first company. Apply like crazy and call the recruiters daily.
Yap, that's gonna be a problem like the guys said. You'll probably have a little more luck once that hits 5 years old but I'm not sure if any of the Company-Sponsored Training Programs will take you with that or not. All you can do is apply and hope for the best.
Worst case scenario is you work a bit longer, save some money up, get some pre-hires once it hits 5 years old and go through a private truck driving school.
Have you applied anywhere yet?
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Pre-hire:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.
Pre-hires:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.
Company-sponsored Training:
A Company-Sponsored Training Program is a school that is owned and operated by a trucking company.
The schooling often requires little or no money up front. Instead of paying up-front tuition you will sign an agreement to work for the company for a specified amount of time after graduation, usually around a year, at a slightly lower rate of pay in order to pay for the training.
If you choose to quit working for the company before your year is up, they will normally require you to pay back a prorated amount of money for the schooling. The amount you pay back will be comparable to what you would have paid if you went to an independently owned school.
Company-sponsored training can be an excellent way to get your career underway if you can't afford the tuition up front for private schooling.
Swift, Schnieder, Knight, Stevens, Millis, Prime. So far Prime is the only one still working with me. Knight was downright mean I was really surprised the guys name was kevin told me I was an idiot and hung up on me. The rest were really polite and explained what I needed to do. Since it's a misdmeanor some companies take those on a case by case basis. I am still working on getting things cleared up selling off my cars/trucks right now, while looking for a somewhat decent job that I can lose myself into for another year if I can't find a company to take me.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Joshua, you may be able to make a motion to the court regarding this misdemeanor...Since its been 3 years, and you've kept your nose clean, I"d think that a motion to the court, explaining that this charge is hindering your chances for employment...blah blah blah..( an attorney would do it for a one time charge, I'm sure. And they know what to say !! But its worth a chance...And the courts do do them all the time.Then it wouldn't be on your record !! If this does happen, you should keep a court certified copy of the courts decision...incase it doesn't get taken off your record right away... Good Luck !!
Seriously I can do that? Another question does it have to be the same court that gave me the ticket?? Cause if so I will be making a road trip tomorrow morning 6 am ...
Yes, it has to be the same court...but rather than making a road trip...just look up an attorney who deals in traffic offenses in that area, and make an appointment. Be sure and tell him what you want, so that its plain what you want him to do. And don't let him give you an ear full about whether it will or will not work...that is totally up to the judge. What that attorney should do, is write the motion, explaining these points: You paid all fines and costs as directed by the court. You have kept a clean record since this incident. (attach a recent dmv record) You are having a hard time finding employment in your chosen field due to this incident on your record.
I have written a few of these for friends, and have never been denied by the court. Now on felonies...its a toss up. But I've seen them dropped to mis. by the court. Don't let the attorney try to tell you that you and he will have to appear in court. If he does his job right, and sends documents proving that you have been a law abiding citizen, the judge should have no trouble signing a motion ( which your attorney can provide) for have your record expunged. Attorneys are like trucking companies,..they are all about making money...and they usually play on the fact that a normal person has no knowledge of the law... But its worth a try to spend the money...just don't let him try and get you into court. In all the courts I have experience in, since there are not 2 parties to this motion, the judge can read it at his desk, and make his decision without hearing arguments from anyone. GOO LUCK !! And tell me how it works out.....It may depend on what state..I'm familiar with the western states, mostly.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
It's in Ludington, Michigan thats where the courts located. Problem is the judge knows my family up there so if I tried to send an attorney he would probably get ****ed deny it and call my grandma on me. This is definately something I need to do personally, plus I remember i was told by the judge that after 3 years it would be set aside well its been 4 years now and it's still on my record.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.
OK...well then go up and have a visit with grams....go see an attorney..cuz he will have to do up the motion..most courts require all correspondence in legal format...be sure and go to the court house and pull a full record of your court case for the attorney (they hate surprises), and probably a copy of yous driving record for 5 years or so...then your good to go !!!
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ok I had an OWI it was a misdmeanor 4 yrs ago that has since been paid off. It shows up on a MVR but it says it is no longer affecting my driving record? I also had a 5 over speeding ticket 3years ago that also says the same thing.. That confused me first off. So is my career over before it begins? Are there company sponsored training programs that will allow me to drive? I don't even drink anymore not that it matters. I can get a TWIC card I am eligible found that out today. Schnieder & Swift said they have to be atleast 5 years old before I get considered. What companies will take me at this point?
Can someone point me in the right direction?
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.MVR:
Motor Vehicle Record
An MVR is a report of your driving history, as reported from your state Department of Motor Vehicles. Information on this report may include Drivers License information, point history, violations, convictions, and license status on your driving record.
Company Sponsored Training:
A Company-Sponsored Training Program is a school that is owned and operated by a trucking company.
The schooling often requires little or no money up front. Instead of paying up-front tuition you will sign an agreement to work for the company for a specified amount of time after graduation, usually around a year, at a slightly lower rate of pay in order to pay for the training.
If you choose to quit working for the company before your year is up, they will normally require you to pay back a prorated amount of money for the schooling. The amount you pay back will be comparable to what you would have paid if you went to an independently owned school.
Company-sponsored training can be an excellent way to get your career underway if you can't afford the tuition up front for private schooling.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated