Would this show up as a refusal on my reports?

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  1. truckergambler3

    truckergambler3 Bobtail Member

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    I was in a personal vehicle in South Carolina and was pulled over on suspicion of a DUI. The cop took me in and I blew a .00 then he was going to give me a urine test but the nurse working was throwing a fit because it was time for her to go home. I couldn't pee right there on the spot so he wrote me up for a refusal and my license was suspended for this. I since got a lawyer and the DUI was dropped but I had to plea guilty to reckless driving. Will something like this still show up on my pre-employment reports effectively ending my career?
     
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  3. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    I'm assuming yes it will show on your record. Go to the dmv and check it out

    but the 1 million dollar question is, what did you do to receive reckless driving. Getting pulled over just for suspicion of dui doesn't just become reckless driving without a reason
     
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  4. devildriver66

    devildriver66 Bobtail Member

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    There's more to this story I think its the op leaving something out.
     
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  5. Pedigreed Bulldog

    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    I wouldn't have plead guilty to a #### thing...ESPECIALLY not reckless driving or any other "serious" violation...unless, of course, you WERE under the influence (automatic 1 year DQ) in which case a "serious violation" that requires a 2nd conviction to DQ you for 60 days starts to look pretty good.

    In other words, unless you were drunk, your lawyer didn't do you (or your CDL) any favors.
     
  6. Lglazarus

    Lglazarus Bobtail Member

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    I hate to break the bad news to you but it doesn't matter . The reckless driving charge will effectively end your driving career at least temporarily,five years seems to be the norm but you may find a small 3 or 5 truck outfit hauling timber or containers that may keep you in the game. If you are out of a truck for 12 months they will classify you as a student again so it's important to try to stay in a truck ,you need to have 5 to 7 states to be considered OTR and not local . As far as the refusal no as part of your plea deal the rest of the record is sealed and not viewable. Hope this helps email me directly at lloydlazarus@yahoo.com
     
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  7. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Reckless is a very serious ticket.Your career is over for at least 3 yrs.How fast was you driving?What would make the officer think you was drinking?Did he smell it on you or find a bottle on the floor.
     
  8. mitrucker

    mitrucker Road Train Member

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    Kinda strange IMO. First post ever and it's this? Troll?
     
  9. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    I may be mistaken, but wouldn't they had performed a BAC test?
     
  10. truckergambler3

    truckergambler3 Bobtail Member

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    I had actually been up way too long and was asleep with the engine running at a gas station. I guess I wasn't over to the side far enough and was slightly in the way of a few cars that were pulling away from the pump towards the stoplight. I was in a deep sleep, they got me out to do a field sobriety test and I tipped and stumbled when standing on one leg. I was not under the influence of any dot drug and I don't drink. Also, which DMV should I check? I had a Kentucky CDL, this happened in South Carolina, and I have since came to Florida to get a regular ID card. I have checked with a few bottom companies that will hire with the reckless, but the refusal is a deal breaker with everybody.
     
  11. mrbamcclain

    mrbamcclain Light Load Member

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    Sleeping or driving? Pick 1
     
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