Multiple DWI Waaaay Back. A Problem?
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Hi,
So I'm ready to take the plunge after dragging my feet on this subject for maybe years. In NJ here, I'm approaching what many normal people consider to be retirement years, but do to poor decisions earlier in life I will most likely work until the day i die. However, dock work is getting harder & harder w/each passing year, and there is certainly an income limit there. I am hoping to move over to driving so as to extend my workininging years and also as an income boost. I have a horrible driver history waaaay back. 1st dui 34 years ago, 2nd 32 years ago, 3rd 26 years ago. Crystal clear since. Following some links off TruckingTruth as well as google it appears to me that the state will NOT block me from obtaining a cdl , nor any endorsement. My company has said that yes if i get trained/acquire the cdl, i can drive for them; they may even reimburse after a year of safe driving.
My question, will anyone else hire me, or is the 3 time offender a literal curse regardless of being 25 years ago or more?
Anyone?
Foggs
Howdy, Paul (aka: Foggs!)
We DO have a list of such, but.. it's kinda not really current. Here's the link:
Paul, you've probably already been there (that link...) yet, as I said, SO MANY companies have CHANGED UP policies and whatnot, since 2020, and the craziness.
HAVE YOU JUST APPLIED, for company paid training, here?!?!? I'd suggest this, HIGHLY.... FIRST & FOREMOST. You'll be surprised.
I've got a few more....that might not be on that 'app' but..START THERE!
It's kinda 'odd' saying 'WELCOME' to a 7 year member, but... WELCOME to ACTIVE STATUS, on TT ~!!!
~ Anne ~
ps: The 'datedness' of your DUI's ... IMHO, will make you quite 'lucrative' in the CDL world, as of late.
Hope you stop back!
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.
DUI:
Driving Under the Influence
DWI:
Driving While Intoxicated
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
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Hi,
So I'm ready to take the plunge after dragging my feet on this subject for maybe years. In NJ here, I'm approaching what many normal people consider to be retirement years, but do to poor decisions earlier in life I will most likely work until the day i die. However, dock work is getting harder & harder w/each passing year, and there is certainly an income limit there. I am hoping to move over to driving so as to extend my working years and also as an income boost. I have a horrible driver history waaaay back. 1st dui 34 years ago, 2nd 32 years ago, 3rd 26 years ago. Crystal clear since. Following some links off TruckingTruth as well as google it appears to me that the state will NOT block me from obtaining a cdl , nor any endorsement. My company has said that yes if i get trained/acquire the cdl, i can drive for them; they may even reimburse after a year of safe driving.
My question, will anyone else hire me, or is the 3 time offender a literal curse regardless of being 25 years ago or more?
Anyone?
Foggs
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
DUI:
Driving Under the Influence
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.