Future OTR driver with a question..

More than 2 violations in the last 3 years pretty much kills it for an experienced driver. So I would say it doesnt look good.

Maybe you should try driving for 5 years violation free before becoming a professional.

 

Companies have different criteria concerning this. Some are vague, on the websites, so look at each application on a case by case basis. Some companies may give waivers, but don't say so on their website. For example, Navajo, just says, good MVR. What's OK to one company, is not, to another. I understand Paschall Truck Lines gives waivers on a case by case basis. Bekins says no more than 6 within the last 36 months. Panther Expedite will hire you with no more than 3 moving violations within the last 36 months; so when one violation drops off, you would be good to go with Panther. They will even hire you with no experience for cargo vans and straight trucks, if you have a CDL. You will have to research the companies, one by one, that interest you. A note of caution, if you go to a CDL school such as a community college, you will need to be hired within 30-90 days after receiving your CDL/CDL school graduation, otherwise after that, your CDL may not be recognized. That's all I can offer; perhaps some others can answer your other questions. Best wishes.

 

The norm in the industry its no more than 3 violations in three years. Chinatown is right though there companies out there that will hire you with more violations you are just going to have to look. I started driving when I was 20 and had several major violations and found a company that would hire me. I stuck it out there for a year and moved on. So good luck to you and feel free to ask I will try to answer what I can!

 

I'd wait a year or two and age out some of those violations. Let this be a lesson, ALWAYS fight your tickets in court. Sometimes a bored judge will plea out a moving violation into something with "no-points, fine only" since often the municipalities are only interested in the cash.

Just found out this summer that if you have a $1500 overweight ticket and the officer doesn't show up to court it's dismissed automatically!

And not that it's fair to us guys, but there might be some companies that want to boost their PC image and have quotas for female drivers. Might help you out a bit.

 

Rain- kid..I live in calif too so I know what I am talking about.Go to the the DMV and get a 3 year printout .it will only show one conviction they drop 3 years from the violation date. You are good... With that one last two year voilation, that will drop in 11-13..go for it..some companies out here want a copy of your H-6 DMV report (10 year) I would just pass on those companies.

 

Lol ..I believe that..affirmative actions for females !!

 

If you can find a Traffic Attorney that can clean that Driving Record, you'll be fine.