Werner rejected me, lol

The reason this is funny is because Werner is known for not paying, being a bottom feeding company, and taking ppl right out of school.

I have six years of local experience. I have driven approx 750k miles safely with no DoT recordable accidents. Recieved multiple safe driving awards at my company, and I'm a driving instructor with said company.

So, six years of experience, with 1 place, not bouncing from job to job, being a driver trainer, and never having a wreck. Sounds good right? Sounds like any company should take me.

Herein lies the "problem". I have a record. I have a speeding ticket for 89/70 in personal vehicle from 11/21/2007. And a "driving without due care" also personal vehicle for 5/01/2008. 7 pts total. 4 pts speeding 3 pts on the other ticket.

I also want to point out, I was never charged with any reckless driving, never had a suspension, no DUI or felonies, ever. Never been arrested. I just have a speeding habit (or used to).

So because I went a little fast one time when I was in a hurry, that means I'm an un-fit driver for Werner (of all places), nevermind my safe driving record and achievements.

What makes it funnier is that my WIFE, who is only 21, never driven a truck in her life, is currently pre-hired thru Werner after she graduates trucking school. So a brand-new driver, who doesn't know what they're doing, is going to be a safer driver than me? With almost a million miles of busting my ###.

I probably could have waited a couple weeks until my ticket comes off (Werner goes back 3 yrs), but I figured what the heck and would try anyways, werner isn't THAT strict, right? I was sure proven wrong...

What am I missing?

 

I see your point, but I guess they didn't take into account that by the time I've given my two weeks notice with my current job, and I've gone thru orientation/ training with Werner, that ticket would be off my record.

Maybe they don't care to look that far ahead. Ah well. This is the price I pay for being a hot-head in my mid-20's. But seriously though, Werner rejected me, lol.

 

I agree that it was very reckless of me to be going so fast. But I also don't think one should be barred from a career path for 5-10 yrs for being in a hurry one time in their personal vehicle. In no way does that reflect how I would drive behind the wheel of a tractor trailer.

Meanwhile, I checked FL's laws and it appears that the points come off my license after 3 years for insurance purposes. I think that's why they were afraid to hire me. 7 pts is too much. Maybe in another month.

Lesson learned.