Concerned about Getting Hired With Tickets

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by mlb0805, Dec 21, 2018.

  1. mlb0805

    mlb0805 Bobtail Member

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    Hello. I am interested in getting into trucking or bus driving, and want to look into getting a CDL. I will most likely use a private CDL school, as being locked into a company contract doesn't sit well with me. I am worried that my driving record will prohibit me from getting a job though. It'll be terrible to spend a lot of time and money, only to not get hired anywhere. Here is my record; 1 speeding ticket from 2015, 1 improper lane change from 2015, 2 Obstructing passage tickets in 2016 (0 points), cell phone ticket in 2017 (0 points).

    My license currently has no points, but the tickets are still on my record. Will it be possible to somehow get these tickets dismissed from my record? Thanks for any responses.
     
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  3. Snakeschasingcars

    Snakeschasingcars Heavy Load Member

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    2015 ones are 3 years old so not a issue.
     
  4. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    U should be fine, those arent horrible but plz when u get ur cdl take care of it.. Its ur livelehood when ur a trucker, i dont think alot of truckers understand how important that license is ... Trying so hard not to be late on a load so their tailgating that car in front of them trying to go go go...be careful and good luck
     
  5. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    No issue here at all.
     
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  6. truckdriver31

    truckdriver31 Road Train Member

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    make me a promise. just dont get a school bus job.
     
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  7. mlb0805

    mlb0805 Bobtail Member

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    LOL... I'm not interested in school bus driving. I'd love to do charter driving. Even Greyhound sounds kinda fun, as you're always traveling and seeing new cities.
     
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  8. truckdriver31

    truckdriver31 Road Train Member

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    im so scared to ride a charter bus. seen too much of that crazy stuff from the front windshield. plus i dont understand why it takes 2,300,000 hours to go 100 miles
     
  9. truckdriver31

    truckdriver31 Road Train Member

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    but to answer your question. these companies hire who they want and when they need them. so always apply.
     
  10. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Many bus drivers are switching to trucks because the pay is much better.
    Where is your location? Perhaps we can give you some leads to good companies after cdl school.
     
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  11. SteerTire

    SteerTire Road Train Member

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    I’m going to disagree with the others. Yes, you have no points. But you clearly have a complete disregard for the law and rules.

    5 tickets? Within a 2 year period.

    I’d be wondering when you would decide F it, that construction zone, school zone really doesn’t apply to me.

    And oddly enough. Someone thought you would be fine hitting a school bus. But not driving it SMH
     
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