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If I understand you correctly, that you were in an accident and were cited for following a vehicle too closely, then I don't see how the formula is going to help you (remember, it's only a guideline). If you hit a vehicle, it doesn't matter what your cushion was, you did not leave enough room between you and the vehicle to stop safely. But perhaps I misunderstood your statement. In either case it sounds like you will first need to wait for a ruling on your most recent citation. If you are found guilty then it appears you will lose your CDL for 60 days as you will have had two serious traffic violations within 3 years.
If you are found not guilty, then I would say resume your job search at that time. In the meantime I don't think an employer would take the risk of hiring you right now if there was a chance you would be unable to work for 2 months.
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.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
I agree with Nathan. You will need to get the ticket resolved first.
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I'm having trouble finding work I have speeding 15 plus from 7/3/11 in pmv and recently had accident in cmv cited for following to close which I have a court date 7/3/14 which I am disputing citation. Based apon the Smith system and cdl drivers manual it states 1 second for every ten feet of vehicle length add second for bad weather, which I'm sure all cmv drivers are aware of this . I was driving a 28 ft trailer with day cab tractor in my estimation that's 4 seconds, it was dry out and I felt had 5 seconds of cushion. Trooper sited me for following to close and says he is estimating my cushion at 4 to 4.5 seconds . This is not a final citation until court . Any help is greatly appreciated in finding job
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Day Cab:
A tractor which does not have a sleeper berth attached to it. Normally used for local routes where drivers go home every night.
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:
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated