Could owing Swift money be cause for not being able to renew license?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by kentrey, Jun 8, 2013.

  1. kentrey

    kentrey Bobtail Member

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    I went to renew my license this morning and was told they cant do anything until i clear an issue from Arizona Transportation Department. I do owe Swift for schooling over 3 years ago. But I also had a full inspection done on me 2 years back, in Arizona, and the trailer insurance was out of date. I was told to have my employer mail back proof and maybe they didnt, so maybe that's all it is. Fingers crossed. They are not open until Monday so I would like to know if I need to start looking for a normal civilian type job *shudders*
     
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  3. Sheriff1/6

    Sheriff1/6 Medium Load Member

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    Did you get an actual citation for no proof of insurance on the trailer? If so I would guess that is the problem. One thing one of my academy instructors said was that Swift could suspend your drivers license. I argued that Swift has no authority to issue or revoke a DL but he seemed to think there was a way. I have no idea.
     
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  4. CbarM

    CbarM Heavy Load Member

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    Anybody who believes that a 'trucking outfit' can suspend yer GOVERNMENT issued drivers license is the kinda guy that would go there to get hired on in the first place...
     
  5. TruckerPete1990

    TruckerPete1990 Road Train Member

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    No company can suspend ur cdl they got no control. Don't ever count on companys to pay ur fines or send paper work in. Do it urself...
     
  6. kentrey

    kentrey Bobtail Member

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    ^Lol

    This is a possibility though. I owe them a couple grand. By the way, it's not suspended. It's just not renewable until I get whatever is preventing me to be able to.
     
  7. 25(2)+2

    25(2)+2 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Probably the citation wasn't paid and it went back on you. Just hope it doesn't cost you too much trouble, time and/or money.
     
  8. kentrey

    kentrey Bobtail Member

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    They sent me on my way with a form that needed to be filled out by my employer and mailed back to them. The trailer was insured but the proof was expired by a few days
     
  9. southernjunk

    southernjunk Bobtail Member

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    most likely they didnt fill out/send in the form
     
  10. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    OK, so you have a Mi. CDL currently ? And live in Mi.? And was thru Az. and got an inspection awhile back ? And needed to send in something to satisfy Az. ? Sounds like whatever it was never got there and they have some kind of "hold" against your CDL. (until the matter is resolved)
     
  11. speedracer 1963

    speedracer 1963 Medium Load Member

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    most DOT scales including AZ. will allow a fax copy of your trailer insurance to the scale house. I smell a rat ?
     
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