Driver License Problems
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First problem I see is the suspension. Most companies want at least a year from the last date of the suspension. Not alot to do to get around it.
The dui might be an issue with some companies but not all. Just have to apply everywhere and see who will over look it since it was so long ago.
DUI:
Driving Under the Influence
John, oddly enough, I think your age will be a good factor to discount your booboo's...Young guns do stupid things and get stupid tickets...Us older people ASSUME that the rules will apply to us, and the agencies will tell us when something didn't go right...Note to self...NEVER TRUST ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY TO DO RIGHT BY YOU...
Now...on to the work at hand.
Get your driving record...see how it looks..and start applying...EVERYWHERE....Give it to them straight, and explain the suspensions..the DUII is old and will likely as not be a stumbling block. Just apply and apply and apply...until you find a company that will take you on to train you, and give you a steering wheel...
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I've been lurking around this site for the last 18 months or so. It's time to get serious.
First, the information, insight and comradery on this site is pretty amazing. Because of it I've been privy to some pretty great life stories of success and failures. Of overcoming obstacles and great adversity.
To my tale of woe. LOL I'm 61 so I'll need to make my move to OTR trucking pretty soon. I've done a lot of research and given a lot of consideration to all of the aspects of this tough life style change.
My driving record is ridiculous. I recently got a speeding ticket. My first in a commercial vehicle (not a commercial license). I had the 2 points removed by tacking a state approved driving course, but am sure the incident is still on my DMV abstract. I currently have no points on my record.
I have had 2 recent license suspensions! Several months ago my son let his insurance lapse and of course the car was still in my name. No one here gave me any of the notification letters from the DMV. The second was due to a missed court date for a mis-stamped light rail train ticket. You could not pay the ticket on line. I called to reschedule the court date but evidently that request did not get to the court clerk. Still, I had no idea they could revoke you driving privileges for something like that.
Also, in 1981 I had a non-commercial DUI conviction and a related felony possession charge that was never prosecuted and dropped.
I believe all of this can be overcome at some point but am wondering if there's any chance a company school might overlook these issues now since the driving portion of my license if pretty clean. Would I have a better chance of getting pre-hire letters and go to a private driving school?Or what a timeline might look like for these issues to be resolved sufficiently.
I am a very good driver and have always enjoyed it. I drive thousands of mile a year going up and down the east coast for work. Again, I've done a lot of research, read the articles and blogs on this and other sites. I am reasonably certain that the OTR lifestyle will suit me very well.
I will appreciate any feedback. Even the ones that I may not want to hear (GuyJax just don't tell me I'll never be able to get a job in trucking...LOL)
Brett you provide a great service and have created a fantastic community here. Thanks for that! And to all of the moderators who keep it real and provide endless advice and encouragement. Also to everyone who have taken the time to share their stories of the journey. It's a privilege to witness these live changing events. Thanks to ALL!
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.
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.
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.
DUI:
Driving Under the Influence