I had a ticket for illegal passing last year. Does that kill my chances to be considered as a truck driver? I'm in Iowa.
Illegal passing
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 1hdr4u, Sep 29, 2013.
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does TIC. read lane use?
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I do not think it would, ask the recruiter to make sure but they normally allow a couple minor things on a record.
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Probably not. You should still be able to get hired if that's the only thing on your record
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Well I had a couple of speeding tickets but that's been four years ago. The illegal passing was a hefty ticket, about $295.00.
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I would call around to different companies and ask. Each one might have different requirements. Some might want a 5 yr history some 7 and some maybe 3. But without any experience I would call to get a direct answer.
It would be wise to watch your driving habits and start driving more appropriately if you want to have a career as a truck driver -
Did you pass on a double yellow? Tell us more about the ticket. When was it. When was the speeding and how far over.?
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Yes I did pass on a double yellow which was last year and as I mentioned it was a $295 ticket. The speeding violations were about 4 years ago. One was 68 in a 55 and the other was 70 in a 55. If these violations means that it doesn't look good for me to apply, I would rather save my money since it does mean an investment to start out in trucking just to find out that I wasted my time and money. Thanks for all the advice.
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The speeding tickets arnt a big deal since you have had 4 years no speeding. They do add tot he really bad passing on a double yellow. Trucking companies will think if you were to impatient to stay behind the guy, how will you be in a slow truck. I'd call up a few companies and see what they say, but you might have trouble.
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Contact Paschall Truck Lines. Sometimes they cut some slack & sometimes hire outside their hiring area.
Check with Gray in Des Moines. Don't know the full name of the company.
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