Speeding tickets

The speeding tickets will likely limit who will hire you. This is because even if a company is willing to hire you, their insurance carrier may not sign off on the hire. Most take a pretty dim view of moving violation tickets. Tickets mean higher risk. You having two tickets exacerbates the risk. Bottom line, you may have to drive for a second chance company until the tickets fall off your record (3 to 5 years, depending on the insurance carrier).

 

I wish I could sing a different tune -- but unfortunately, everyone else above pretty much nailed it.

All the better "starter" fleets -- Swift, Knight, Werner, TMC, Maverick, Melton, etc....will very likely thump your application...with more than one speeding ticket that young.

If you want/need something soon...Western Express may give you a shot.

-- L

 

You taking the basic and advanced defensive driving courses are they supposed to have some impact on your driving record or did you just take these courses to make you a better driver?

 

Let us know when you graduate and also your location and if you have any endorsements.
We'll help you find something, just to get you by until those tickets are further in the past.

 

It could be difficult for you. It's rough for a new driver due to a freight recession so companies look for pristine records. Here's the thing: don't get too picky. You'll have to take whatever you can get because tickets can hurt your chances in today's market. Also, if you're able to land a job, be prepared to stay wherever you're at to give enough time for those tickets to fall off(3 years). Make the best of that job and figure out how to make it work for you.

Most importantly, SLOW DOWN!!!!

 

I would advise you to continue your training and get the CDL. While it is true right now, there may be more available drivers than seats, but this may start to change soon. I don't want to hijack this thread with politics, but the DOT/FMCSA seems serious about getting non-citizens who can't read or have a basic understanding of the English Language off the road. The Secretary of Transportation has recently said they are considering stripping California of their CDLs. I think you will be able to get a job in the industry. You may have to haul rubberized dog manure out of Omaha for a while, but if you stay at it, I am positive you will find a good job.

I do agree with @Concorde that those tickets seem to be driving too fast for conditions. In Virginia, this is covered by § 46.2-861 .

§ 46.2-861. Driving too fast for highway and traffic conditions.
A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who exceeds a reasonable speed under the circumstances and traffic conditions existing at the time, regardless of any posted speed limit.

I made bold the most important section of this code. I know a person who was cited for violating this code several winters ago on I-64. I am not a fan of codes like this that leave what is considered "reasonable" up to the cop. Just beware that almost all US States and Canadian Provinces have such laws.

A small fleet owner might not be able to hire you because their insurance carrier might not let them. However, almost all of the large carriers self-underwrite and may be able to hire you.

Slow down and pay close attention to the flow of traffic when conditions are bad.