CDL MVR question - previously suspended license for non payment

How long ago was the suspension? How long ago was the at fault accident? Are you getting turned down by companies right now?

 

It only matters what it was suspended for?

 

@Chinatown

Here’s one for you China
Let’s see what you pull out of your magic bag on this

 

Apply at companies that you see regularly in your area. You will be surprised how forgiving some will be of past mistakes. It worked for me and 12 years later I have a one of the best jobs in the industry.

 

Suspensions for non-payment of surcharges/fines is not as career ending VRS suspensions 'for cause' like MV manslaughter, leaving the scene, comitting a felony with a CMV, etc.

MOST insurance companies only count items within the previous 3 years [DUI jumps to 5 years minimum] and have some allowances.

The most common is 3 years with only (1) 'at fault' accident and few moving violations.

Had one company that allowed one 'at fault' accident with no more than one 'major' moving violation -or- no more than three 'minor' violations and came with a list of their major/minor viollations.

I just retired from a company who's insurance broker did our MVR's and would green light anyone whose MVR was good.

They always demanded to see accident reports when more than one showed in the previous three years to prove that no more than one was 'at fault'.

HINT: Always get a copy of every PD accident report!

Any 'boarderline' candidate could be appealed to the insurance underwriters; like when the 2nd 'at fault' was 2 years and 10 months ago.

OP shouldn't sweat his old record, just keep clean and let that stuff get 'older'.

Do mention the suspension and the accident on your application and be sure to include the 'why' regarding the suspension reason.