Truckers Report Jobs

Find Trucking Jobs

Company Driver Company Driver Dry Van Dry Van Flatbed Flatbed Refrigerated Refrigerated Specialized Specialized Owner Operator Owner Operator
More Trucking Job Searches ⌄ Fewer Trucking Job Searches
⌃

I know I'm an idiot but I have a DUI/DWAI question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Doug_xx2, Sep 26, 2019.

Page 1 of 10
  1. Sep 26, 2019 #1
    Doug_xx2

    Doug_xx2 Bobtail Member

    25
    28
    Sep 26, 2019
    0
    I am 47 originally from NY. I have a DUI from 98 and a driving while ability impaired from 2009. In NY the DWAI is given when the bac is under the legal limit but they think you are still impaired. I don't really drink anymore because obviously I just don't make smart decisions when I do. I have one other moving violation that is very recent on my MVR. I was driving an unfamiliar personal vehicle with oversized tires and got clocked at 17 MPH over (I was late and I know that is a stupid reason). Other than that my MVR is clean. I am set to start a CDL course in two weeks. I'm trying to get a CDL because I want to change my life. I'm sick of being a screw up and my wife deserves better. I have been doing odd jobs and the like for a decade and a half. Will anyone hire me to drive anything or am I doomed to mowing lawns, digging ditches and cleaning apts until I give up the ghost? I've moved across the country and now live in Colorado I have also changed my name to try to get a fresh start but I don't really want to lie. Besides I'm sure they will find my old name and MVR if they bother to try.

    Please don't bother to tell me I'm an idiot because I'm already aware.
     
    Last edited: Sep 26, 2019
    Reason for edit: Added information
    Doug_xx2, Sep 26, 2019
    Doug_xx2, Sep 26, 2019
    #1
    cybill234, homeskillet, Socal Xpress and 1 other person Thank this.
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. Sep 26, 2019 #2
    Intothesunset

    Intothesunset Road Train Member

    2,289
    4,880
    Apr 15, 2019
    truck
    0
    If this was all non CDL driving the only problem I see is the 17mph speeding, depending on how recent it was. If over 2 years old I think you should be ok for CDL training.
     
    Intothesunset, Sep 26, 2019
    Intothesunset, Sep 26, 2019
    #2
    cybill234, Chinatown, Doug_xx2 and 1 other person Thank this.
  4. Sep 26, 2019 #3
    starmac

    starmac Road Train Member

    6,639
    12,528
    Apr 11, 2019
    Fairbanks Ak
    0
    If you have any trouble landing a job, just keep changing your name until you get one. lol

    I would think you should be able to get some sort of driving job, with the speeding ticket. How recent is it? It will narrow your options some though, the dui and dwai, are old enough that they will not count against you, except for companies that would want you to be able to run into Canada.
     
    starmac, Sep 26, 2019
    starmac, Sep 26, 2019
    #3
    bryan21384, Doug_xx2, FlaSwampRat and 1 other person Thank this.
  5. Sep 26, 2019 #4
    Antinomian

    Antinomian Road Train Member

    2,110
    3,327
    Feb 17, 2013
    0
    Can't you still get the "Ministerial Pardon" thing they used to do?
     
    Antinomian, Sep 26, 2019
    Antinomian, Sep 26, 2019
    #4
    Doug_xx2 and FlaSwampRat Thank this.
  7. Sep 26, 2019 #5
    Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

    22,400
    116,421
    Dec 18, 2011
    Michigan
    0
    This is why the cdl schools need more regulations.

    Sorry OP, give it a few more years.
     
    Ridgeline, Sep 26, 2019
    Ridgeline, Sep 26, 2019
    #5
    cybill234 and Doug_xx2 Thank this.
  8. Sep 26, 2019 #6
    Atlaw4u

    Atlaw4u Heavy Load Member

    750
    1,131
    Jun 8, 2018
    0
    Your past will limit your options but I think you will find a company that will hire you. However, you have to walk the line from now on.
     
    Atlaw4u, Sep 26, 2019
    Atlaw4u, Sep 26, 2019
    #6
    Doug_xx2, stillwurkin and FlaSwampRat Thank this.
  9. Sep 26, 2019 #7
    FlaSwampRat

    FlaSwampRat Road Train Member

    4,900
    17,796
    Jun 1, 2019
    Valrico FL
    0
    You're fine. Someone will pick you up.
     
    FlaSwampRat, Sep 26, 2019
    FlaSwampRat, Sep 26, 2019
    #7
    BigDog Trucker, 88228822 and Doug_xx2 Thank this.
  10. Sep 26, 2019 #8
    loudtom

    loudtom Road Train Member

    1,717
    2,801
    Aug 26, 2016
    0
    Ray Martinez didn't let a DUI slow him down, and now he's the head of the FMCSA.
     
    loudtom, Sep 26, 2019
    loudtom, Sep 26, 2019
    #8
    BigDog Trucker, 88228822, autopaint and 5 others Thank this.
  11. Sep 26, 2019 #9
    stillwurkin

    stillwurkin Road Train Member

    1,756
    2,856
    Dec 2, 2017
    0
    Really..wow. But doesn't surprise me.
     
    stillwurkin, Sep 26, 2019
    stillwurkin, Sep 26, 2019
    #9
    88228822, Doug_xx2 and loudtom Thank this.
  12. Sep 26, 2019 #10
    loudtom

    loudtom Road Train Member

    1,717
    2,801
    Aug 26, 2016
    0
    loudtom, Sep 26, 2019
    loudtom, Sep 26, 2019
    #10
    magoo68, autopaint, bzinger and 3 others Thank this.
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

    • Page 1 of 10