Traffic Accident Question

Afternoon, I’m about to start CDL school and wanted to make sure it is worth my time. I have a dwi from 12 years ago and an accident less than a year ago. I was driving through an area I wasn’t used to I was up at a stop light looking around trying to get my bearings. I thought the light changed, the driver on my right went through the light I started to go was halfway in to the intersection when I looked at my right and an eighteen wheeler gravel truck was coming straight at me, it had made a turn under the overpass so it wasn’t going very fast. I stopped and it pretty much ran over my bumper and grill. It was my fault I ran the stop light. No injuries and no damage to the truck. All the companies I find though won’t your record clear for 3 years. Mine is except for this incident ( the red light ticket got dismissed through defensive driving). Will I still be able to find an entry level CDL job when I leave school? Appreciate any info.

Will I still be able to find an entry level CDL job when I leave school?

Aaron, welcome to our forum!

Your DWI is old enough that it isn't going to stop you from getting hired by someone. Not everyone is going to hire you, but a ten year old DUI is acceptable at many of the trucking companies.

Your accident is problematic because it involves disobeying a traffic control device. That's a critical offense to the trucking companies no matter how it occurred.

You can easily remedy this situation by applying to the many Paid CDL Training Programs. They will not only train you, but will also guarantee you a job as long as you pass the training. They will not bring you to their school unless they have already approved you for employment. That takes all the guessing out of the equation.

That's what I recommend in your situation. You won't be out any significant money, and you will know if you are an acceptable hire. Click on that link and apply like crazy to all those programs. It's your best way to get started. Those are excellent companies with strong reputations for helping rookie drivers establish their careers.

I had all kinds of problems getting hired after going through a private trucking school. People think it's the best way to go - they think they will have more options. It's just not true. Your options are limited already by that accident. The method I'm recommending to you will put your fears to rest, and you won't have to lay out your own money.

Check out the following article. I hope it helps you understand the dynamics of these training programs. They are very effective programs to help you get your foot in the door.

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