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Discussion in 'Trucking Jobs' started by drlivingston, Oct 8, 2011.

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  1. Oct 8, 2011 #1
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    Well, like other posters on these boards, I have the age-old problem of a dui on my record (acquired in personal vehicle not truck). It's about 13 months old. My fines are paid, no probation, CDL reinstated. I maintain hazmat, doubles/triples, and tanker endorsements. I also have a TWIC card. I know the larger companies will not even cast a cursory glance in my direction, much less entertain an application. Does anyone know of any owner/operators or small companies in the Birmingham, AL, area that will hire a conscientious driver that hasn't had a ticket or accident in over 10 years with the exception of the aforementioned dui? Any help would be useful. I am willing to travel and be OTR if necessary.
     
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    I hate to be the one to say it first but with only 2 years exprience and a DUI and in todays economy (plenty of driver's without a DUI looking for a job) you're gonna be hard pressed to find anyone who's willing to pay the enormous insurance premium to cover you as a driver. Most companies will only take a driver if it's 10 years since DUI. Maybe a few at the 5 year mark but definitely not 13 months. A large carrier thats self insured would be your best bet but even then they're gonna be 5 or 10 years. Sorry but you may need to find another career. Good luck either way
     
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    While I can't offer any suggestions for companies in AL that will hire someone with a recent DUI, I disagree with many of TennMan's assertions. We will hire a driver with a recent DUI. We are a small company with an outstanding safety record. Our insurance company is willing to cut us a little slack due to our excellent track record. We understand that a poor decision in your personal vehicle does not necessarily mean you are an unsafe truck driver. We have gottern some great drivers this way. I believe insurance companies will either cover a driver or not...they do not charge additional premiums for drivers with DUI. Good luck in your search.
     
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    Excellent remarks cpape!

    I believe that it truly does come down to the carrier's relationship and claims history with their insurance company. Obviously you folks have done a good job in hiring and for that reason your insurer doesn't penalize you when you go outside what many would consider the norm.
     
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    Best Advise I can offer?, try a smaller caompany, or maybe even an O/O looking for a driver or team driver,Best of luck, just hope this will be a learning expierence for you, Nothing wrong with going out for a drink or two, but if you plan on drinking, plan on a designated driver
     
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    Thanks guys. I actually have 4 years of experience. The computer shows it as being 2 (need to update that stat). The dui was a huge mistake and I take full responsibility for the extreme lapse in judgment. I would be an asset to any company that is willing to take a chance on me. As for having a "drink or two", as of Oct. 10, I will not have had a single drink in 6 months. It's not worth the remote possibility that history can repeat itself. I might change gears a little but I am not changing careers. My work ethic and tenacity in general will not allow me to give up my hopes of getting back on the road doing what I love to do.
     
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    wait !! how do you know in the computer about the experience , where can you ind that?
     
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    thats a valuable inormation . it all depends o what kind o insurance the company has
     
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