"Approved for Hire", but not really. Now I don't know what to do. Advice appreciated!

Personally, I would inform the current company that I have been fishing for more money and you got a company to bite. I would then ask them to make sure they give me a good report and include my recent safety award.

The expectation is that you are trying to keep on good terms with a company that has fed your family for how many years? You may need to go back to work there. Drivers come and go, none of us are special. Give your notice and ask for a good reference. That’s just common professional courtesy.

 

They are required by the DOT to comply.

 

In my experience it has been about 50-50 ish. I have made requests via email and some just don’t have the time or think it’s spam - I guess. I have my record keeping done as a carrier and I am good. 2 attempts, move on

 

Go with @Dave_in_AZ advice. That's what I would do in your situation.

 

Always tell the potential new boss about your driving history, its way better coming from you, than learning it from someone else.

 

As an employer, I'm completely honest when someone contacts me about employment history.
So if me, it would be mentioned.
That certainly doesn't mean they will not still hire you though.
But be more careful.

 

Generally get a response, rarely don't.

 

Even if the new job doesn't work out, you'll only be unemployed for a few hours. A hundred companies will jump at the chance to hire you.

 

I’m a firm believer when it comes to business in general and truck driving is business, you keep all your options on the table for as long as you can. You never know when you might lose one of your options and need the other. You can pretty much fill in the blanks from there.