Non DOT employment history

Curious if anyone has first hand knowledge on how deep companies dig into non DOT employment history? I know the feds require companies to look into 10 years of employment history, but to what extent? I have never had a DOT regulated job before, but from 2003-2006 i'm a little fuzzy on some of my employment dates... there was a period of time there where I was laid off and back working again anywhere from 1 week, to 2 months apart (construction industry - union job) until I left the industry in 2007. From there I worked a few odd jobs here and there to make ends meet. At best it would be a guessing game, I could easily be 6 months off on hire dates etc. I don't want it to look like I am trying to hide something when I simply can't remember. I would call them, but a couple of the places I worked for are now out of business, which could also cause a problem with verification. I sent in the required paperwork to social security to get my 10 year employment history, but it is taking forever and I graduate school in two weeks, and would like to get some apps out there soon! Should I just fill em out to the best of my ability and hope for the best? Any advise would be appreciated!

 

I was wondering about this, some of the applications only have 3 years needed as others ask for the full 10. So if I understand you correctly, as a new driver they will only go back 3 years?

 

Very good, thanks for the info! not too concerned about any inaccuracy from 7-10 years ago then

 

I should for most, is that something that needs to be provided?

 

That's the plan, I was hoping to get them BEFORE I started to fill out applications so that I would be 100% on ALL of the dates. I will likely hold out another week and if the paperwork is not here by then i'll just have to be as accurate as my brain allows