Driving Record question!!!!!!!

Some people on here are poster child's and saints. they hate blending with us douche bags.

 

Apply at Prime. Put down everything on the app that's within the time frame requested, and let the recruiter know about the other stuff when you talk to them.

If you can get into Prime's training program, you'll have no problem getting in just about anywhere... their pay is about the best among training companies and their trucks have APUs/inverters, so they are pretty picky about who they accept.

If you do get accepted, consider going with them. You don't have to pay up front for their schooling, and if you stay with them for a year, you don't have to pay for it at all.

Yes, they run 62 MPH trucks. The only problem with that are the "super truckers" who want to run 70 in the 55 zones. Just sit back and smile when they pass, knowing that you are making more $ per mile than they are...

 

I really don't think anyone here is bashing this driver. They are only stating some facts. Some companies do not hire anyone with a DUI no matter how long ago. Guess what companies they are? Yep, the ones that pay the best. Also with tickets they can and do the same. Face it, with your record you can not expect getting a job just like everyone else. Look at the facts here, Driver A holds up one application. He or she just got out of school and has no spots or dings on their record. Then Driver B (which is your case) holds up the application. Both are going for the same job. Who do you think they are going to hire?

My point is you may get a job if you do it right or you'll never get hire if you file just like the rest. You have to sell yourself and show them how it will be beneficial if they hire you. That means you'll need to get out there and do some face to face. Show them you're not the same and now you're responsible and ready to do anything to drive. Don't put too much hope in pre-hire letters. Anyone can get those and the company does it's looking when they are about to invest money. My suggestion to you is find all the companies you can reach that are within driving distance and go see them. Make that company believe they will make money from you. Take whatever company you can to gain the experience you'll need. Most likely you'll end up at a lousy job but most of us have. Then when you get some clean miles and even better work history then you can go after the better companies. Sit down and make a list of companies in your area and the type of work you want. Then get all your records together and out the door you go. Don't let anyone steer you away. Even the companies that say they want 3 or so years experience. I've seen good companies hire the guy right off the street because they needed a driver. Also remember good paying companies have no need to advertise for help. Those are the companies that drivers go to. Right now you're in a position that you need a company. Stay clean and you'll reverse that to where the companies will need you. Good luck and don't give up. This is a tough industry but know the more you put into it the more you'll get out.

 

if,

that dui was in florida.

Its on there forever.

Mine from 1976 still shows.......

 

Swift isn't nearly as bad as many people say they are. At one time they were a scum sucking bottom feeder (lke CR England is now), but they are pulling themselves up much like JB Hunt and Prime have done.

I've only had two major complaints with Swift. The first was the terrible pay for the first year, but that's been recently addressed. The other was the lack of APUs in the company trucks. Aside from the occasional slow week here and there, which everyone has, I've never been hurting for miles.

 

Just based on your original post you would have no issues at all getting hired by Prime. They actually only go back 3 years on dui. 4 years if you're a prospective student without a CDL yet. That's about as lenient a hiring standard as you'll find in this industry I think.

 

I wasn't talking about getting a dream job. I was talking about getting in the door, any door. As long as schools are pumping out drivers with clean records you'll always have a hit unless you have it removed somehow. Just giving you some advice I've seen but if you have a better idea go for it.

 

Entry-level drivers are hired everyday with worse records than yours. The DUI will rear its head if you attempt to enter Canada, in my opinion, the 15 over is 8 years old and shouldn't be an issue. While HO Wolding is a good company, they likely want you to be in school prior to completing the application because they want to see your long form physical (the school will send it to them, your app has a release on it). This will indicate surgeries, medications, height, weight, vision, etc. Your positive attitude will go a long way in this industry, best of luck to you.