Background Check - MVR Or Criminal History Or Both

I have a bit of an odd situation. A year ago I was charged with a DWI and failure to use a turn signal in a state other than my home state. I ended up being found guilty of the DWI, and the turn signal charge was dropped. However, in its infinite wisdom, my home state got it backwards, so my MVR shows the turn signal violation but not the DWI. Lucky break for sure. But, I ran a criminal background check on myself, and the DWI shows up there (but not the turn signal violation). If I apply for an OTR job with a big carrier, assuming they run MVR and criminal, which will they go with since they will see different things there? Or do they even typically run a criminal check? I know I should tell them about the DWI, but let's just say I'm willing to risk it for the biscuit since I know 100% for a fact they won't hire me with a DWI 1 year ago. Any chance I get hired, or am I out of luck? And for anyone tempted to give a morality lecture, save your time. The lesson has been learned. I've been sober for a year now and will stay that way. I'm simply trying to get information on the inner workings of how the background check process works.

I wouldn't hide any vital information that would show up when a company does a background check. You would be flagged for not being truthful and therefore not hireable. Always be straight up front and hope for the best.

Firstly, I must emphasize that honesty is always the best policy when it comes to job applications, particularly for positions requiring driving. Even if you believe they won't hire you with a DWI on your record, it's better to disclose it upfront than to risk being caught later and potentially losing your job.

Regarding your specific question, it's hard to say for sure which record the employer will prioritize. Typically, employers will conduct both criminal background checks and MVR checks as part of the hiring process for OTR jobs. However, the weight given to each type of record can vary depending on the employer's policies and procedures.

In terms of your chances of getting hired, it ultimately depends on the specific employer and their hiring policies. Some companies may have a strict no-tolerance policy for any DUI/DWI convictions, while others may be more lenient and take into account factors such as the time that has passed since the conviction, whether there have been any subsequent violations, and your overall driving record.

However, again, it's important to be honest and upfront about your DWI conviction. If you're not hired because of it, then you can continue your job search knowing that you were honest and forthcoming. If you're hired despite the conviction, then you can rest assured that you've disclosed all relevant information and won't have to worry about being caught later.

To be honest, Lisa's response sounds like it was written by an AI program. It offers several opinions from opposing angles and never really gives a good solid answer.

I can tell you any trucking company hiring inexperienced drivers will find your DWI. You can always try to game the system, but it is really difficult for a new driver to get away with it. Your best bet is to get a few more years of sobriety established and then get into trucking.

There are plenty of trucking companies that will hire you with only one DWI , but they want to see a definite pattern showing you learned your lesson. Hang in there. Be patient. Time is your friend in this situation.

Trucking companies do very thorough background checks. They will find everything. The DWI is one of the hardest things to overcome in this industry. The company has to trust you driving an 80,000 pound death machine.

Be patient and let a couple of years pass. Look at company websites for driver qualifications. You will see how long you have to wait to be considered.

Good luck to you.

To be honest, Lisa's response sounds like it was written by an AI program. It offers several opinions from opposing angles and never really gives a good solid answer.

It was. It looks like they tried to change it just enough that we wouldn't notice. I approved it anyhow and put Lisa on the watch list as likely a spammer.

AI is definitely the new spam. We never get broken-English attempts like, "Enjoyed your reading very much. Say more again." like we used to. Now we get a ton of AI answers like that one.

OMG!!!!

Now we have to be able to identify real stuff from AI ?

Take this from an old guy: please take me back to the old days with paper logs.

Or maybe not? Lol

Now we have to be able to identify real stuff from AI ?

I wrote a book using AI and published it on Amazon. I haven't sold any, but it took me about an hour to tweak it, do a cover and convert the file from word to a Kindle friendly platform.

Take this from an old guy: please take me back to the old days with paper logs.

Paper logs was something I struggled with in training. They were never right according to my trainer. Lines not straight enough or they crossed a vehicle line. I didn't see, it but he did. Knowing it wasn't a battle I was going to win, I'd do it again. I like the ELD system. I can edit with a few taps on my phone and be on my way. If I'm really lazy I can make a dispatcher do it, but it find it's faster and easier to do myself.

I love paper logs but then again, I drafted and did a lot of my own architectural drawings and would have them ran through engineering for a stamp.

I love paper logs but then again, I drafted and did a lot of my own architectural drawings and would have them ran through engineering for a stamp.

Davy, we have had very similar backgrounds. I grew up with architectural drafting and still have all my drafting equipment, just gathering dust. Computer Aided Design made everything I did obsolete. I guess it’s just like Automated transmissions have made manuals a rarity.

Time moves on. Adapt or die, as the saying goes.