Rounding Up "supportive Evidence" For A Less-than-squeaky History
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Howdy!
1) - MVR -- Within the past 3 years, only thing on my MVR is a fender bender from 2 years ago. I've gone ahead and filled out a request to get the police report so I have the facts. Prior to that, I had my license suspended due to an unpaid ticket, but that was over 3yrs ago. Anything besides that report I should prepare myself with?
2) - DOT Physical -- two years ago I had a bad drinking problem and wound up in the hospital twice. They prescribed me meds to help me to quit. I've been off those meds now for 6+ months and continuously sober a bit over a year. I was anxious, depressed, manic, . . . all kinds of crazy. . . but it was the booze talking, not my natural brain. Anything I can do to prepare for the DOT physical?
3) - Work History -- My 10-yr employment history has gaps of up-to 6 months. Including right now (thanks 2020). What is it they're looking for in terms of "proving unemployment?" And how far back do they care about that?
Thanks!
1. Getting your MVR should be fine.
2. Getting a letter from your doctor stating the start and stop times of your meds may help at companies that require only 6 mths off meds. Many companies require 1+ yr off certain psychotropic meds and you have to realize that insurance companies are the ones requiring that. My brother was on lithium for 25 yrs and other meds for varying lengths of time and had to be off one year.
3. Companies require 10 years. So gaps were "looking for work" to show a continuous timeline. If you have anyone that knows your non work time frames, have them write a note.
Laura
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
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.
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.New Reply:
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Howdy! I've been looking over the various paid-CDL options, and I should meet the requirements for a handful of those carriers. I wanna get all my ducks in a row, so I'm looking for some advice.
1) - MVR -- Within the past 3 years, only thing on my MVR is a fender bender from 2 years ago. I've gone ahead and filled out a request to get the police report so I have the facts. Prior to that, I had my license suspended due to an unpaid ticket, but that was over 3yrs ago. Anything besides that report I should prepare myself with?
2) - DOT Physical -- two years ago I had a bad drinking problem and wound up in the hospital twice. They prescribed me meds to help me to quit. I've been off those meds now for 6+ months and continuously sober a bit over a year. I was anxious, depressed, manic, . . . all kinds of crazy. . . but it was the booze talking, not my natural brain. Anything I can do to prepare for the DOT physical?
3) - Work History -- My 10-yr employment history has gaps of up-to 6 months. Including right now (thanks 2020). What is it they're looking for in terms of "proving unemployment?" And how far back do they care about that?
Thanks!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
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.
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.