Another hypothetical question

Don't lie on your job application if you want to drive a truck.

 

If you have no morals or self-respect then I would lie to them. The true personality of a person takes over when they know they can't get caught.

 

Dont lie to them, i didnt lie, i forgot about a misdemeanor (selling cigarettes to a minor in 1999) and got the third degree. they can and will find out.

 

In this industry they always find out things they werent supposed to. They can also ask about your safety record in this business I believe.

 

Mention it. Don't surgar coat or try and downplay the accident because its always transparent. They will cut right through the BS.

Say what you did, what you should have done, and what you will do in the future to prevent it. No pointing fingers, no blaming anyone else. I think that's your best shot.

 

OTOH, don't give too much information either. Just answer the question as written. For example, Have you had a DWI in the past 5 years. No but I had one 6 years ago. Too much info, should answer no. Plus don't ever try to stretch the dates. It's from the conviction date. Unless they ask have you ever been arrested then it's that date. Just stick to the question and don't try to out fox them because they will know.

 

Conviction date in some states, date of incident in others. all my traffic violations in AZ have been back dated to date of incident. Check your MVR.

 

Report on your app just like your taxes. Give accurate info and nothing more. Only give details once asked!