Speeding Ticket
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I received a speeding ticket. The officer said he caught me going 85 in a 65 zone ? I already have my CDL and a job. What should I do? I’m thinking about getting an attorney? Any suggestions , should I report it to my job right away or what not?
Absolutely you need an attorney. Were you doing 85 in a 65? What is your company policy regarding tickets/accidents? Most require you to report either within 24 hours.
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.
My company reminds ALL their drivers on a regular basis that if they get a ticket for 15 over, or more, the company insurance will not cover that driver any longer. Automatic termination as a result. Speed kills, one way or another.
You're not an Experienced Driver if you need to ask all these questions.
Mr. or Mrs. Dreka;
OTR REEFER EX ARMY
.. Thank you for your service!!
Welcome to Trucking Truth, too ... but you probably should jump over to OOIDA or FreightWaves and do some Attorney searching.
Was/is that a photo of your truck, in the avatar? Quite a nice rig, for sure; appears to be a Swifty.
I'm confused by your aloofness, as well, honestly.
Kinda goes without asking; your posed question/issue. Hope it works out for you, tho!
Best to y'all; stop back and let us know..
~ Anne & Tom ~
ps: If Dreka is a one O/O company, who would you report it to...the spouse/parent owner? Just trying to understand and assist. Was that the single OOS on the Saferweb?
pps: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, always . . . over & above !!
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.
OOIDA:
Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association
Who They Are
OOIDA is an international trade association representing the interests of independent owner-operators and professional drivers on all issues that affect truckers. The over 150,000 members of OOIDA are men and women in all 50 states and Canada who collectively own and/or operate more than 240,000 individual heavy-duty trucks and small truck fleets.
Their Mission
The mission of OOIDA is to serve owner-operators, small fleets and professional truckers; to work for a business climate where truckers are treated equally and fairly; to promote highway safety and responsibility among all highway users; and to promote a better business climate and efficiency for all truck operators.
Reefer:
A refrigerated trailer.
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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I received a speeding ticket. The officer said he caught me going 85 in a 65 zone ? I already have my CDL and a job. What should I do? I’m thinking about getting an attorney? Any suggestions , should I report it to my job right away or what not?
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: