Currently in school. Worried that my MVR will keep me from finding work. Need help.

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  1. inflated_waffles

    inflated_waffles Bobtail Member

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    I'm currently enrolled in a 600 hour program from an accredited school. I have about 350 hours before I finish up.

    So here's what I'm worried about. Back in September of 2014 I got a ticket for driving on a suspended license and had an accident (was not cited for the accident).

    I know I screwed up and am now trying to get my life back in order.

    I have had my license back since October 2014. Other than those things my 3 year MVR is clean.

    I also have a speeding ticket (with failure to appear which is why my license was suspended) from 2012. I have since paid that ticket.

    My first question is, is there anything I can do to clean up my MVR so I have a better chance of being hired?

    My second question is, are there any companies I should be looking at that will hire me with my current MVR?

    I have no problem earning my stripes with a less than favorable company.

    Thank you for any advice.
     
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    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    How fast was the speeding ticket. Anything over 15 is reckless driving and some consider that a misdemeanor
     
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    crunchy Light Load Member

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    Prime says no license suspensions in the past 3 yrs for points. Im sure you will find a job but these are questions easily answered before school began. I bet your school said you were good to go.

    Haven't you had recruiters visit your school yet? Be the first question I'd ask.

    If you dont mind me asking, how much does a 600 hr school cost?
     
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    pattyj Road Train Member

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    your tickets are too old to clean up.you should have tried the yr it happen.have you asked your school for help finding you a job?
     
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    FozzyNOK Road Train Member

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    This is why people should get several pre-hires from companies.. SEVERAL.
     
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    ZhenyaP1991 Medium Load Member

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    I had 15 and over ticket. #### semis always going so slow. What's their deal anyway? But anyway, my first choice was CRST and they kicked me out on the last day. I even got a CRST hat. So, make sure. You telling recruiters about your offenses and don't tell them once, but drill it in their head so they won't forget.
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    There's several companies that will hire you.
    Get the hazmat endorsement and passport card before you graduate.
    Put your location on your profile so we know the hiring area you live in.
     
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    Please don't permaban me for saying this but Western Express is one company that will take you.
     
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    Canned Spam Road Train Member

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    Why would one not figure this type of stuff out BEFORE pursuing a CDL?
     
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    inflated_waffles Bobtail Member

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    If I remember correctly it was for 78 in a 65, the speed limit might have been 70 though. I haven't looked at the ticket in awhile. I do know that it was not for wreckless driving.