Moving Violations and you.
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Disgruntledriver, Mar 27, 2015.
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The job market is tough these days, I come here for information and ideas on things I can do to continue my career. Oddly enough I don't think I'm the only one out there having a tough time finding a job right now. Beating down on some one looking for opinions on how they can correct their mistakes and lead a decent life only shows your own insecurities, how pathetic, bored and lonely you must be. Kind of like a bully. I'll admit any time any day the things I've done wrong in my life, the mistakes I've made but I don't throw my hands up, give up and listen to the naysayers. Wouldn't still be here if I did.
Now if you don't mind, this is a thread about speeding tickets and moving violations, let's stop de-railing it.KW Cajun Thanks this. -
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Maybe trying a few smaller outfits, ones that aren't dominated by suits might be helpful?
I know in my case at least, the last 2 jobs I've secured by sitting down over coffee and having a good chat with the owner in one case and the recruiter in the other. Seems like once someone hears you talk and you're professional and know your stuff and humble enough to admit that it was just a stupid mistake and the folly of youth, they might be able to make something happen.
I understand the insurance company has a lot of say, but at our current job, the insurance company says 2 years, no exceptions, but my wife had 1.5 years and the recruiter had safety call the insurance broker and they made an exception. They liked us and wanted us to work there, so they were willing to make an effort.
Now had we applied online and some Demi-human drone in short sleeves and a tie looked at it, it probably would have gone down the drain.
Try to get the interview, and if it's only a few months until one violation drops away, maybe agree to work for a bit less until then, or a probationary period, or even shunt some trailers in the yard until the violation is older and you can hit the road.
It's not ideal and it's a hard lesson to learn, and humbling to boot but I think only a total a-hole comes here and says "you're obviously not cut out for this - find another job"... Everyone make mistakes, key is to learn from them.Strider, EZ Money and Disgruntledriver Thank this. -
It would still be worth talking to a lawyer about it....worth a shot.
Maybe they could set up a driving class to get the points off...depends on the laws in your state.
Some of these people bashing you over a speeding ticket pisses me off!....like they are all high and mighty!
I street race and have had a ton of tickets when I was younger....so what! I run at the track sometimes now...no biggie.
Nothing to do with driving a rig.
People that act all perfect are usually full of crap anyway!Disgruntledriver Thanks this. -
Thanks a bunch 2G1T and EZ
I agree, the interview makes a huge difference. And I think a lot of the time it's not even how you answer the questions as much as it is how you interview, your personality. Those questions are mainly a way for them to get to know you and your personality. I've been told I interview quite well and like I said, I've had the interviewers tell me strait up that I was a great guy, great candidate and that they would check and try to push me through, but later come back and say that one 15mph ticket was the whole reason they couldn't hire me. But very good advice, maybe just getting the interviews and letting them know and trying to push through at one place
Also EZ, you're right, it sure doesn't hurt to find a lawyer, present them with your case and see what magic might can be worked. I'll definitely look into that. And yeah, no way I'd give up over that dumb ticket. I was in my car, in the middle of no where, trying to get to a hospital in a small town. I was doing 90 in a 75 zone. The other one was a speed trap after a speed limit change. BOTH were in my own car, never had anything in a Commercial Vehicle which is why they should really look at THAT and not what you did in a car years ago.
Oh well, either way... GOOD NEWS! As of today I got a new job! A very good job! Home daily! Don't want to say with who, some one unexpected. Not Intermodal like what I thought I might be going back to but something unexpected. I'll be pulling doubles! I have my doubles endorsement but never pulled them before. This will certainly be interesting. I was told they'd show me what to do. VERY EXCITED!EZ Money Thanks this. -
Wow!!! Great news man!
I'm really happy for ya!
Pulling doubles is not hard at all....you will get used to it fast.
To all the posters giving you a hard time and saying find another career can kiss this!.....Disgruntledriver Thanks this. -
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