Background checks

Because 10 is required.
3 for driving a CMV, and an additional 7 for driving a CDL required CMV.

Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR)

 

the fmcsa requires the 10 year history

 

How is the job application worded?
If you've had a CDL for the past 10 years, then, yes, you have to account for that time.
My understanding is, they go back 3 years for drivers that haven't had a CDL, but a trucking company can go back further if they want.

 

i stay confused.

 

3 yrs. if you're a new cdl holder and applying for your first job.
10 yrs. for other cdl holders.
That's the minimum. Trucking companies can go 10 years for everyone if they want to or even further back.

 

The employer is required by federal law to go back 10 years for applicants that are not new cdl drivers.
@Ridgeline is a fleet owner and can answer this question better that I can.

 

I've always heard 3 years. New or not.

Most of my former employers don't usually stick around 10 years.

You won't get a hold of my last company. ELD put him out of business. Running Cali and back.
The company I started OTR when the recession hit. FBI shut them down.
Another OTR company. Has new investors and couldn't find my info.