Wannabe; not the best driving record

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Alec Trevelyan, Jan 27, 2015.

  1. Alec Trevelyan

    Alec Trevelyan Bobtail Member

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    Hi, new guy here. I am 27 currently residing in southern Illinois. I have no criminal history, and my driving record for the past 7 years is spotless; not even a seatbelt ticket. But before then, from when I got my license to Jan 08 I had a few fender benders, some my fault, a couple not. Would anyone want to hire me? A former coworker who used to be a trucker said it wouldn't be too big a problem, but I'd like more opinions. I already know from doing some research that a pre hire is no guarantee, and I guess I'm afraid I'll go to orientation somewhere and get sent home if they look further back in my driving record than they do for the pre hire.
     
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  3. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    You shouldn't even be driving a car, let alone a truck you danger to society. Go make some fries!!!!




    Lol. If you're record is spotless for the last 7 years, with no criminal convictions, I'd say you're totally ok. There's gonna be guys a lot worse than you, lol. Prime Inc, Millis and Swift all hire in Southern Illinois and have good training programs. Good luck to you and let us know how it goes!
     
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  4. metallifreak10

    metallifreak10 Light Load Member

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    You should be okay, some companies only look three years into the past. I would say stay away from Swift, Prime would be the better option.
     
  5. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Your friend is correct; it won't be a problem. Most companies aren't concerned about tickets that are over 3 -5 yrs. old unless it alcohol or drug related, and then it's still no problem with many companies.

    Are you going to a private CDL school or trucking company CDL school?
     
  6. aduiepyle

    aduiepyle Light Load Member

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    A few fender benders some your fault some not so you were a careless driver nd you started to act like an adult nd get your sht together when you turned 20 years old.
     
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  7. 77smartin

    77smartin Road Train Member

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    Just don't lie on the application and you will be fine.
     
  8. Alec Trevelyan

    Alec Trevelyan Bobtail Member

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    Yeah something like that. I was never deliberately reckless/careless, I made mistakes and paid dearly for them. Then, yes, somehow I finally got it together.
     
  9. DenaliDad

    DenaliDad Retired Wheel Dog

    What concerns me is the driving habits that led to the citations. "Mistakes" and poor basic driving skills in a car or pickup are amplified in a 70-foot, 80,000 pound combination commercial vehicle. And the results are much more noticeable.
     
  10. ineedajob

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    You're fine. 7 years ago was a long time and you've grown up since then. Just ignore the inevitable posts you'll get concerning how terrible of a driver you are and how you should go hide in a cave for the rest of your life.

    Go to a private driving school if you can so you're not committed to a single company through a sponsored school.
     
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  11. drvrtech77

    drvrtech77 Road Train Member

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    Just starting out, they only want last 3yrs...something 7 yrs ago as far as driving record they won't be worried about that.
     
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