A Bad Driving Record Pre-trucking Career

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What if your tickets are not for speeding , but driving while license is suspended. I was told by one recruiter that their company does not count those against my driving record. Only to have my welcome packet and ticket purchased. Then informed by another recruiter that they do count and I would be disqualified with their company. I have 6 points on my driving record I was told and they only allow 4 points. I will not speak of the company to protect anonymity. Are there any companies that will qualify me for sponsorship with 6 points?

Because different states have a different points system for tickets - it's "usually" not going to be about the POINTS, but the severity, number and length of time since the citations.

I've had two accidents in the last 5 years - I was NOT AT FAULT for either of them, wasn't cited, they were not in a CMV - no problems.

I've had my CDL for almost 7 years now - and came to realize, if I ever want to USE IT - then I need to PROTECT IT.

Rick

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.

CMV:

Commercial Motor Vehicle

A CMV is a vehicle that is used as part of a business, is involved in interstate commerce, and may fit any of these descriptions:

  • Weighs 10,001 pounds or more
  • Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more
  • Is designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) not for compensation
  • Is designed or used to transport 9 or more passengers (including the driver) for compensation
  • Is transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placards

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
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