who would hire me? Careless driving ticket 2 years ago

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  1. sean1027

    sean1027 Bobtail Member

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    Hi,i just graduated cdl training and obtained my cdl class A with all indorcements.I also obtained an Alabama steel coil certification.Theres 1 problem and that is i recieved a careless driving ticket oct.2010 in my personal vehical.I did not know this would be a problem when i went to school.Is this a complete deal breaker?Its the only ticket on my dl in last 10 years.Does anyone know of any companys that would work with me on this.Any input would be greatly appreciated.
     
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  3. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    OK, first off, a charge of Careless Driving is often what they give you if they feel you were the cause of an accident, but they can't find anything else to charge you with. It is not nearly as serious as a Reckless Driving charge. I think what you will need to do, is to explain what happened to any potential employer that you speak with.

    I may be wrong, but I don't think it will be a "career stopper" for you.
     
  4. sean1027

    sean1027 Bobtail Member

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    Thats good to here,thanks.If it does turn out to be a problem, do you think trying to hire on with an oo who needs a co-driver is an option?
     
  5. sean1027

    sean1027 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks,that gives me some hope.If it were to be a problem, would trying to find an oo who needs a co-driver be something for me to look at?And if so,where would i post something like that?
     
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    -insert name- ATM squishier

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    MY record is cluttered with tickets, didn't stop me with my EX-employer. Only big thing was a safety violation, in which I was suspended for 2 weeks over.
     
  7. buckeye bandt

    buckeye bandt Light Load Member

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    crengland there standards are lower than there frieght rates
     
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  8. CenutryClass

    CenutryClass Road Train Member

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    lmao..i loled at that
     
  9. WMGUY

    WMGUY Road Train Member

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    i didn't know that was possible and i to loled at that
     
  10. mosesmiller

    mosesmiller Bobtail Member

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    Most companies want it to be 3 years old I ran into the same problem
     
  11. Wooly Rhino

    Wooly Rhino Road Train Member

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    It is an insurance thing. Owner operators might be less then likely to take you on if their insurance rates go up. Your best bet is a large company.

    And I don't think it will stop you.
     
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