Will I get hired with this record?

I think you are way over thinking things. First, you got the tickets so there isn't anything you can do about it anyway so why worry? Second, you seem to think that companies think. They don't. They just have little punch cards to see if they can pass you off to the next guy. Having tickets in the past limits you as it makes their insurance higher. Usually, you are allow 2 tickets in three years. I do not know how they handle cell phone tickets. They are new in our society.

We see many folks talking on cell phones. Some do so without a problem. I use a headset as required in trucks. But as I do not have any friends, it is not a problem for me. I hate talking on the phone.

What I would like to point out to the haters is that the police man who writes tickets for cell phone use, has a cell phone, a computer with a key board, radios, radar guns, and an automatic doughnut dunker that he is operating while driving.

I believe we have enough Government types out there messing with our lives, we do not need to turn on each other.

Welcome to trucking and stay safe and away from my truck.

 

Okay let me give a try at a more constructive comment.

Your violations give a hint that you believe the rules don't apply to you. You need to work on developing the habit of following the rules if you really want to be a truck driver. That said most mega training carries will hire you.

As to cranky yankee. I've been driving for 26 years, been a commercial driver for 16 of that(bus and truck). 1 ticket in all that time.

 

The school certificate will go in your favor,as most like that for insurance reasons.
DO NOT finance the schooling,and look for companies that will reimburse you for the school costs.

 

"Usually you are allowed two tickets in three years..."
This applies to moving violations, not any others such as a parking ticket or expired sticker, etc.

 

You're good to go. 180 hr. school is a plus. Get all the endorsements, TWIC, passport.
Start researching companies now so you can start your career with top notch company.

 

Something else that can help you is a defensive driving course. Even the online version (if your state has one) will help you look better. That is if your're willing to learn from the past and not get tickets like that again.