I live in an area thick with cops and speed traps. Unfortunately this has netted me 4 tickets in the past 5 years since my job has me driving all day every day to the homes of different clients (non commercial driving I use my own vehicle)
12/12- Seatbelt violation
12/13- Speeding 16mph over
7/15- Seatbelt violation
7/16- Speeding 19mph over
By speed traps I don't mean you're plain speeding and a cop is hiding, the speed limits around here fluctuate wildly and without warning. Some can't be seen until the last second, so if you're in unfamiliar territory you will get popped as I did even though I had been traveling BELOW the prior speed limit because I'm paranoid around here for obvious good reason. The seatbelts are one I took off to reach for something so it wasn't on when the cop walked up, second was I was putting it on as I was pulling away from the curb. Learned my lesson with those! You have to cut the seatbelt off me nowadays. I know the reasons don't matter, the record does but just don't want you all to think I'm crazy.
Has this all destroyed my chances of a trucking career for years to come? I thought this would be a great way to get out of this area forever. I'm considering schools or companies that will train but I don't want to lay down a couple thousand or drive off to orentation only to find out I'm unhireable. What do you guys think? The most recent ticket will be a year behind me this July. I only have 2 tickets in the last 3 years but most companies seem to want a history of 5. Thanks for any help you can give.
By the way, solid work history and no criminal record. My driving record is the only thing that worries me.
Can I be hired with this record?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Tjames90, May 4, 2017.
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You're hirable somewhere. That 19 over is the biggie though.
Some cdl schools will want you to get a pre-hire letter before enrolling you. This protects you and also protects the schools reputation. Pre-hire letters are easy to get.
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Clean record for 3 years for most companies. As a noob. If you have experience the 2 tickets would still get you a job. Your gonna have to wait til that seatbelt ticket comes off. Seatbelt in trucking is as bad as a Cell phone ticket. Screams safety. The 1 speeding will keep you from being picky but you can land a job. Wear your seat belt and slow down.
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Probably, but you are going to have to be incredibly honest with that record.
31 km/h over the speed limit is extreme. Unless the cops are legitimately taking down signage in order to nail drivers, I don't see an easy way to justify this. That kind of speeding is negligent to trucking companies. I've never encountered that big of a drop in cities in Canada. Usually 20 km/h or less. Only exceptions are construction zones, which are always clearly marked for safety's sake. -
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There are many companies that will hire drivers even with those tickets...
How is your job history?
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I was trying to find directions to some small town in Virginia and there was no place to pull over. Finally saw a wide spot in front of a small store; this was around 3 or 4 in the morning. I pulled over and started walking toward the store when a fat cop ran out and started yelling that I'm illegally parked. He then started yelling that he doesn't have to answer any questions and won;t until I find a place to legally park and then he might not answer my question anyway. Seems like every state has some special ed cops that are sympathy hires.
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Sounds like a setup on behalf of the local bears to make their quotas. Just be honest, admit to the mistake, and don't try to pass the blame onto others. Trucking companies hate that.Tjames90 Thanks this.
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