Maybe something i'm not understanding here (ya-think). I was applying for a job that requested a current driving record from Lansing. I already had one that i had bought six months previous, but they required it to be no more than 30 days old. So i bought another on from Lansing. Guess what.. The report i recieved back in May '06 listed the four accidents i was involved for the past five years and sure enough, the dates matched up with the local police reports i had on file, But the report i just got last month listed, "No accidents or convictions". Mind you the oldest accident on the may report was Jan '03. so as far as i can determin, All four accidents should have been on the report on the new report.
Same document #, same letterhead, same $7. Why are they different. I asked at the local SOS. They suggested i send yet another check and see what happens. Any comments you all might have would be great help.
P.S. I sent in the newest "clean" report to my prospective employer (who unfortunately hired someone else) which was in direct conflict with my aplication which of course did include the nature and dates of my accidents. Along with my comments regarding the disparity. Thanks!
DRIVING RECORD (BVDR-153) Whatthe???
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by munrkr, Dec 15, 2006.
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I would tend to think someone gave you the wrong report. Possibly typed name wrong, or DL number?
If it's only $7, I would send in for a new one when you look at another job. However, with 4 accidents I think it is going to be a bit of a stretch for anyone to hire you. Not because they think it will happen again, but because their insurance provider would never cover you.
You can give it a shot, but I would say that you're unemployable as a commercial driver (of any capacity) until 5yrs has passed since the last accident. -
Thanks gamer. I hope and pray yer wrong about getting hired. I should mention that of those four accidents, I was found to be at fault for only one. And haven't had a moving violation in 15 years.
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I understand that you weren't at fault, but the morons that run the insurance companies place some fault on you just for being there. That small fault that they all see in every incident is the biggest issue. This is why SNI wouldn't hire you, as they are self insured.
You may still have luck yet though, with a place that hires a lot of people with (I hate to say it like this, but it's true) lower standards. Just make sure that you get whatever they promise you in writting. Of all the "evil" companies I would say you'll be best off with Swift, or Werner. I think Werner lets you pick which style of truck you want to drive which can make it a little more bearable, I have seen 5 or 6 different kinds so far.
Good luck, hope ya ind something. -
thanks. I will bare that in mind.
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Munrkr -- check out the Michigan SOS site online to find where the nearest Supercenter is. You can go there and get a current copy of your MVR on the spot. Saves time from sending in to Lansing. That way, if there is a problem and it doesn't show the info it should, you should be able to question them directly. Bring the copy of the old one showing the accidents as well as any of your supporting copies with you. Sounds like you were getting the runaround by them saying that you should just send another check. Sometimes, a face to face query will get more results. Just a suggestion -- I know how frustrating it is to try and deal with the state over the phone. Good luck.
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Thanks keelady. It's a couple hours from here, but probably worth the trip. Even though I think I already know what the unfortunate outcome will be.
Beats liv'n in limbo. -
The easiest way to clear up the accidents you were not at fault for would be obtaining a copy of the accident report and send copies along with your MVR this will speed up the application process .
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