Best way to move forward?

I got my CDL-A (w/ dbls & triples and tankers) in Sept 2017 after successfully completing Swift CDL Academy. I successfully "upgraded" in early October and drove solo OTR until May 8, 2018, when I voluntarily left Swift. I'm not sure the mileage I drove solo, but I believe it was around 70K.

I had a preventable collision in early November 2017, no injuries and no citation. I had an HOS 14 hrs violation in November 2017, no citation. I had a CA bridge length violation in April 2018, no citation. Also had 2 clean DOT inspections.

I'd like to continue driving CMV'S, but I really don't think I'm the best fit for more OTR.

I believe that my chances of getting a local gig are not so wonderful due to short time of experience, the violations I've listed (for which I take full responsibility, and from which I feel I learned invaluable lessons), and the fact that I left Swift after 7 months.

I'm posting this hoping to get constructive advice on my best way to handle trying to get a local or maybe regional gig. I live in a fairly rural area in NW Montana, (Kalispell).

Should I pull my CSA and/or hireright? If so, how long after leaving former employer should I wait?

I have my passport. Is it worth it to get my DHS BG check and Hazmat endorsement?

If you want to bash me about choosing Swift or express facetious surprise that my gig at Swift didn't work out, please save your time and mine. I know.

 

Thanks.

How long should I wait for the dust to settle before pulling my Hireright?

 

I figured that would be true of my PSP, but I thought there might be some time required before Hireright would show info from previous employer (I only left them last week).

 

Thanks. That's good to know.

 

I can drive a stick, been doing it since the mid 70's. My double clutching needs some work though.