DUI And Finding A Truck Driving Job?
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Did you catch a POSSESSION CHARGE, as well as the DUI? Cop walked up to the car and it reeked - so he charged you for DUI?
Interesting, as they still don't have a truly accurate test for "driving stoned" - even in weed-legal states.
At any rate - depending on the rest of your driving record, and the balance of your criminal history - you MIGHT be able to get a hire. Even though the "tide has turned" on weed legalization in the U.S. (or so it would appear) - it's still NEVER LIKLEY TO BE LEGAL for a CMV Operator.
As Scott elaborated - the only thing you can really do - is apply to ALL the training companies and see if they will accept you. I would think at almost 6 years out from this charge - it shouldn't be too much of an issue.
Again - DEPENDENT ON THE REST OF YOUR DRIVING/CRIMINAL HISTORY.
Rick
Trucking Company Policies For Drivers With DUI or DWI
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
DUI:
Driving Under the Influence
DWI:
Driving While Intoxicated
Hello all,
I'm very interested in getting a CDL , but in 2009 I got a DUI for marijuana. Will that be a problem getting a job with most, any trucking companies? I'm afraid this ghost of my past mistakes is going to haunt me for a while.
Thanks,
OK so most companies want 3 to 7 years for a dui with alcohol I'm not sure about weed with that said I would call all the Company-Sponsored Training and see what they say or contact as many trucking companies And try to get as many pre hires as you can before you start at a Truck Driving School to make sure you are hire-able.... to help Understand Pre-Hires you should check the links that i provided to help you get your trucking career get off to a start because with that drug dui I'm not sure how this will play out... But please let us know how it works out for you.... And here's a link to one off the greatest books I've read Brett's Book and I'm sure you will enjoy it as well.... I forgot to add if you can get hired please check out the High Road Training Program here to help you study for the written test.....
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.
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.
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.
Pre-hires:
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.
Pre Hires:
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.
Company-sponsored Training:
A Company-Sponsored Training Program is a school that is owned and operated by a trucking company.
The schooling often requires little or no money up front. Instead of paying up-front tuition you will sign an agreement to work for the company for a specified amount of time after graduation, usually around a year, at a slightly lower rate of pay in order to pay for the training.
If you choose to quit working for the company before your year is up, they will normally require you to pay back a prorated amount of money for the schooling. The amount you pay back will be comparable to what you would have paid if you went to an independently owned school.
Company-sponsored training can be an excellent way to get your career underway if you can't afford the tuition up front for private schooling.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.DUI:
Driving Under the Influence
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Did you catch a POSSESSION CHARGE, as well as the DUI? Cop walked up to the car and it reeked - so he charged you for DUI?
Interesting, as they still don't have a truly accurate test for "driving stoned" - even in weed-legal states.
At any rate - depending on the rest of your driving record, and the balance of your criminal history - you MIGHT be able to get a hire. Even though the "tide has turned" on weed legalization in the U.S. (or so it would appear) - it's still NEVER LIKLEY TO BE LEGAL for a CMV Operator.
As Scott elaborated - the only thing you can really do - is apply to ALL the training companies and see if they will accept you. I would think at almost 6 years out from this charge - it shouldn't be too much of an issue.
Again - DEPENDENT ON THE REST OF YOUR DRIVING/CRIMINAL HISTORY.
Rick
Trucking Company Policies For Drivers With DUI or DWI
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
DUI:
Driving Under the Influence
DWI:
Driving While Intoxicated
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Hello all,
I'm very interested in getting a CDL , but in 2009 I got a DUI for marijuana. Will that be a problem getting a job with most, any trucking companies? I'm afraid this ghost of my past mistakes is going to haunt me for a while.
Thanks,
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.DUI:
Driving Under the Influence