Am I S.O.L.?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Timregler, Nov 2, 2010.

  1. Timregler

    Timregler Bobtail Member

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    I'm halfway through truck driving school, and everythings going fine. Except for one problem. Last December, I got popped for speeding going to Wolf Creek Pass in Colorado. I was 17 over the limit. I've been rejected by one company on account of it, and before I put in more aps, I thought I'd ask you guys whether I have any options, or if I'm simply not going to be able to get an OTR job. I called the Colorado Dept of HWY Safety, and since I pled guilty and paid the fine, I can't take any sort of STOP class to get it off my record. God I want this so bad, and it makes me sick to think I might be wasting my time. Any thoughts?

    Thanks!
     
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  3. Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    yeah the way it works or has worked, is that BEFORE you get the CDL permit, you could have things taken off your record......at least the 3 states i deal with....

    in any event, maybe one job denial should wake you up to the cold hard facts of your driving habits. i would not stop and say forgedaboudit, but i will say just keep trying. someone should cut you a break. get GREAT grades in school, keep perfect or near perfect attendance as these things show a prospective employer you really wanted to LEARN PROPERLY....

    i wish you well, just keep applying, and stay out of anymore trouble.......your personal vehicles or trucks.....
     
  4. 123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    west valley city is getting another one............................
     
  5. Kickmeagain

    Kickmeagain Bobtail Member

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    1 ticket should not be a deal breaker.... :biggrin_25525: Try other companies someone will hire you.
     
  6. Krooser

    Krooser Road Train Member

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    17 over is the same as reckless driving for many outfits...
     
  7. American-Trucker

    American-Trucker Road Train Member

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    Try swift......there selfinsured so they can take drivers with less then perfect driving records. But thats a BIG ticket, you may have to take a really crappy job for a year, with like Carolina Cargo



    American Trucker
     
  8. Rocky64

    Rocky64 Medium Load Member

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    Covenant takes 17 over.
     
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