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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by prosidius, Jul 15, 2016.

  1. prosidius

    prosidius Light Load Member

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    Last year I got in a rear end collision and cited for following too closely in a personal vehicle. No one was injured thankfully.

    I'm considering getting my CDL. I already hold the learners permit, I'm just wondering if I should even bother going for the CDL itself. I know my particular accident is considered a big one in the trucking industry but will it completely rule me out until it falls off?
     
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  3. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    @Chinatown will be around shortly & provide info.
     
  4. Dumdriver

    Dumdriver Road Train Member

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    Not if that's all you have going against you. It won't help, but if that's the only blemish, and since it was in a personal vehicle BEFORE you even had your permit (let alone CDL), you should be ok.
     
  5. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    I wouldn't think that one ticket would dampen your chances.Do you have any other traffic violations?What I would do is call a few companies Just to see if they would hire with that one citation.Then make your decision about school.
     
  6. prosidius

    prosidius Light Load Member

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    It was the ticket and the accident, besides that, there is nothing on my mvr.
     
  7. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    So you caused the accident by following too close?Tailgating can be an issue but if that's all you have I would think it won't be a problem.
     
  8. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    Let me put your mind at ease. Your not going to have much trouble getting a job. Because most likely your going to be hired by a training company anyway. Keep your nose clean be a good hand and in a year or two of safe driving almost any company will hire you.
     
  9. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Prime and Maverick won't hire you, but plenty of other companies will.
    Will you attend a private cdl school or trucking company cdl school?
     
  10. prosidius

    prosidius Light Load Member

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    Leaning towards a truck driving program at a technical college here (WI). . Trying to find an way to pay for it.
     
  11. Chinatown

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    The state might pay for it. Google : WIA Program Wisconsin
     
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