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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Ddriver, Jan 12, 2014.

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  1. Jan 12, 2014 #1
    Ddriver

    Ddriver Bobtail Member

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    Hi everybody, I am new here on the forum and I have a 3+ years of driving experience but stop drive at 2005 (divorce and DUI) so now I am thinking to go back on the road but I have to retake CDL test and I decide to go thru driving school here in the Portland OR.(my town) so I would like to know am I going to have problem get hired bcuz.of that DUI and witch company is good for me with this case to start with again?
    Thanks!
     
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  3. Jan 12, 2014 #2
    Chinatown

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    There are companies that will hire you, but you will be limited. Will have to work harder with the applications.
     
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  4. Jan 12, 2014 #3
    Ddriver

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    Thank you!
     
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  5. Jan 12, 2014 #4
    Ddriver

    Ddriver Bobtail Member

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    How limited, I mean witch way limitation?
     
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  7. Jan 12, 2014 #5
    Jeff King

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    What are u looking to do van,tanker,flatbed?
     
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  8. Jan 12, 2014 #6
    Ddriver

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    Van, flatbed!
     
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  9. Jan 13, 2014 #7
    TripleSix

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    Simple answer is yes.
     
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  10. Jan 13, 2014 #8
    Chinatown

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    Many companies require no DUI within the last 10 years & some say within the last 5 years. You're in the 8-9 year range, so you should be OK with many companies.
     
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  11. Jan 13, 2014 #9
    Ddriver

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    Thank you so much!
     
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  12. Jan 13, 2014 #10
    Wooly Rhino

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    Unless that DUI was in a commercial vehicle. If that is the case then you will have problems. If it was in a private car you will be okay.

    Going through a driving school would seem unnecessary but a company might call that a refresher course, so okay.

    Remember that having a CDL lowers your legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .04.
     
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