suspended licences

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by HanktheTank, Jun 2, 2014.

Page 1 of 3
  1. HanktheTank

    HanktheTank Bobtail Member

    Joined:
    May 28, 2014
    Messages:
    8
    Thanks Received:
    0
    Location:
    H-Town
    0
    Would a suspended licence for non-moving violation tickets hinder my ability to get a trucking job?
     
    HanktheTank, Jun 2, 2014
    #1
  2. Soule_Man

    Soule_Man Light Load Member

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2012
    Messages:
    91
    Thanks Received:
    84
    Location:
    Fayetteville, NC
    0
    It all depends on how long ago the suspensions were. I think you need to have you license back for a year before someone will seriously look at you. Also it depends on how long they were suspended for.
     
    Soule_Man, Jun 2, 2014
    #2
    HanktheTank Thanks this.
  3. Meltom

    Meltom Road Train Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2011
    Messages:
    5,423
    Thanks Received:
    3,019
    0
    What were the issues, and have you gotten them taken care of? Is your license likely to get suspended for this again?
     
    Meltom, Jun 2, 2014
    #3
  4. HanktheTank

    HanktheTank Bobtail Member

    Joined:
    May 28, 2014
    Messages:
    8
    Thanks Received:
    0
    Location:
    H-Town
    0
    It was over a year ago, it was just for some tickets


    Yes its been all cleared up, and no...
     
    HanktheTank, Jun 2, 2014
    #4
  5. otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2008
    Messages:
    13,081
    Thanks Received:
    45,332
    Location:
    CA...gold discovery foothills
    0
    "non-moving violations"...let's see; parking, unregistered vehicle, what else would be "non-moving"(?)....could show a company that you have little regard for regulations. Actually minor infractions, and with the increased demand for drivers....probably be little or no problem.
     
    otherhalftw, Jun 2, 2014
    #5
    HanktheTank Thanks this.
  6. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

    Joined:
    May 28, 2009
    Messages:
    10,675
    Thanks Received:
    12,234
    Location:
    Rancho Mirage, Ca.
    0
    Suspended license is one thing, having it suspended because you "forgot" to pay fines shows you aren't that responsible.
     
    Allow Me., Jun 2, 2014
    #6
    HanktheTank Thanks this.
  7. Wooly Rhino

    Wooly Rhino Road Train Member

    Joined:
    Jul 6, 2008
    Messages:
    3,367
    Thanks Received:
    5,648
    Location:
    Liberty, Missouri
    0
    Will it hinder? Of course. But it won't keep you from getting a job if you do not let a few obstacles get in your way.

    It sounds like you were behind on Child Support or something. If that is the case then the suspension should not be a problem. I would take a copy of my child support payments to show they are up to date with you to interview.

    Also, get over yourself. Don't try to sugar coat things. Tell them up front that you got behind on Child Support and it caused your license to be suspended. We live in the real world and there are real problems that we have to deal with.

    Again, I am just assuming that is why your license was suspended. Turn it around and use it to your advantage. Tell them they can count on you being at work because you have child support to pay.
     
    Wooly Rhino, Jun 2, 2014
    #7
    Badmon and otherhalftw Thank this.
  8. thelushlarry

    thelushlarry Road Train Member

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2012
    Messages:
    3,023
    Thanks Received:
    8,999
    Location:
    glasgow ky
    0
    I think I drive better when mine is suspended I drive with more care do not want to get stopped!
     
    thelushlarry, Jun 2, 2014
    #8
    Meltom, OPUS 7 and Wooly Rhino Thank this.
  9. Wooly Rhino

    Wooly Rhino Road Train Member

    Joined:
    Jul 6, 2008
    Messages:
    3,367
    Thanks Received:
    5,648
    Location:
    Liberty, Missouri
    0
    37 years ago, when I was young and stupid, I got my license suspended. But they didn't take my keys.
     
    Wooly Rhino, Jun 2, 2014
    #9
  10. HanktheTank

    HanktheTank Bobtail Member

    Joined:
    May 28, 2014
    Messages:
    8
    Thanks Received:
    0
    Location:
    H-Town
    0
    Nah! Driving someone's else's car with no insurance or inspection, thought they would pay the fines cuz I didn't have the bread. Anyway license got suspended, still kept driving got pulled over again for "no light on the licence plate" the rest is history.....
     
    HanktheTank, Jun 2, 2014
    #10
Page 1 of 3