who would hire me? Careless driving ticket 2 years ago

**sean1027** · 08.03.2012

Hi,i just graduated cdl training and obtained my cdl class A with all indorcements.I also obtained an Alabama steel coil certification.Theres 1 problem and that is i recieved a careless driving ticket oct.2010 in my personal vehical.I did not know this would be a problem when i went to school.Is this a complete deal breaker?Its the only ticket on my dl in last 10 years.Does anyone know of any companys that would work with me on this.Any input would be greatly appreciated.

**Big Don** · 08.03.2012

OK, first off, a charge of Careless Driving is often what they give you if they feel you were the cause of an accident, but they can't find anything else to charge you with. It is not nearly as serious as a Reckless Driving charge. I think what you will need to do, is to explain what happened to any potential employer that you speak with.

I may be wrong, but I don't think it will be a "career stopper" for you.

**sean1027** · 08.03.2012

Thats good to here,thanks.If it does turn out to be a problem, do you think trying to hire on with an oo who needs a co-driver is an option?

**sean1027** · 08.03.2012

Thanks,that gives me some hope.If it were to be a problem, would trying to find an oo who needs a co-driver be something for me to look at?And if so,where would i post something like that?

**-insert name-** · 08.03.2012

MY record is cluttered with tickets, didn't stop me with my EX-employer. Only big thing was a safety violation, in which I was suspended for 2 weeks over.

**buckeye bandt** · 08.03.2012

crengland there standards are lower than there frieght rates

**CenutryClass** · 08.03.2012

Originally Posted by buckeye bandt

crengland there standards are lower than there frieght rates

lmao..i loled at that

**NWMAXI** · 08.03.2012

Originally Posted by buckeye bandt

crengland there standards are lower than there frieght rates

i didn't know that was possible and i to loled at that

**mosesmiller** · 08.07.2012

Most companies want it to be 3 years old I ran into the same problem

**Wooly Rhino** · 08.07.2012

It is an insurance thing. Owner operators might be less then likely to take you on if their insurance rates go up. Your best bet is a large company.

And I don't think it will stop you.