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Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by juicejuice64, Mar 14, 2014.

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  1. Mar 14, 2014 #1
    juicejuice64

    juicejuice64 Bobtail Member

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    Hello All,
    I want to make a career change and am looking to go into OTR Trucking. I have a DWAI on my record 3 years ago. Am I eligible for employment with that? I see no DWI or DUI for last 5 years on applications with companies. Just want to find out before I commit to training, because I want to go to work after school.
    Thanx.
     
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  3. Mar 14, 2014 #2
    Bayle

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    NY? Most companies see it as the same as DUI/dwi. They will see it on the mvr, and ask what it is, and what you got it for.
     
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  4. Mar 14, 2014 #3
    juicejuice64

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    Yup NY. What do you think, forget about trucking for now?
     
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  5. Mar 14, 2014 #4
    Bayle

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    Just for own peace of mind do some research with potential companies. Look around, for smaller ones. Big ones won't touch you. Plus depends on timing. If by the time you go through school, get your license, and then it's been 5 years, you got a shot then.
     
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    juicejuice64 and Chinatown Thank this.
  7. Mar 14, 2014 #5
    juicejuice64

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    Thanx... Will Do.
     
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  8. Mar 14, 2014 #6
    DrFlush

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    Make some phone calls, I had a DWAI from 1981 and was told that it didn't count at all because it wasn't a DWI/DUI. Most states don't have DWAI, only DWI or DUI.
     
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    juicejuice64 Thanks this.
  9. Mar 14, 2014 #7
    juicejuice64

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    Thank You... I'm gonna do that before I commit to spending money on Training. I do hope what you say is the case.
    Thanx again.
     
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  10. Mar 14, 2014 #8
    Bayle

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    If NY told you that, don't believe them, if a truck school said that, don't believe them. If a truck company told you that, then go with them.
     
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  11. Mar 14, 2014 #9
    juicejuice64

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    That's what I'm doing... Contacting trucking companies that offer training and employment, letting them know the situation and see what they say. Not looking to waste time or money to train and not get employed. Thanx Bayle for the contact info. Couldn't reply private because of not enough posts. I will do my homework.
     
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  12. Mar 14, 2014 #10
    Puppage

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    DWAI? What's that, almost intoxicated?
     
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