HAZ-MAT Background check a problem?

Hello drivers...

I've got over 2 million miles under my belt, but I've been out of the truck since 2007. I recently went back and got my CDL and am about to head out next week with my new company (Owner opwerator with 5 trucks). The larger, well known company that my boss is contracting to has done their checks and screens on me. MVR's good, background screen's good, etc. I've been cleared for take off.

Now the company we're going to be hauling for is requiring me to get the Haz-Mat endorsement. I let my hazmat lapse because I'd never planned on hauling the stuff anymore, don't want to. We won't be hauling any hazmat, but the company still wants me to get it.

My problem is that when I reapplied and got my CDL again, a few of my past "misdeeds" (DWI in personal vehicle) did not show up on my MVR and I'm worried that they will pop up again with a full hazmat background check. Don't ask me how it got lost in the shuffle, but it did. I've even paid for a copy of my MVR from the state website and it's not on there. I'm wondering if the full hazmat check will find it and alert the BMV. Do they just do the background check for felonies, guns, theft, etc.?

I appreciate all input and comments, but please just answer the hazmat question if you KNOW FOR SURE. I'm really debating weather to go get it done or just pass on this job and go find another outfit that does not need the HM endorsement.

Thanks!!

 

Got it in '05, convicted misdemeanor in '07. I fought it in court is why it took so long for the conviction date. I'm not sure if they check for those on the Hazmat bacground check either. Thanks for the reply though.

 

I've been poking around on-line and can't find any specific info on it for Indiana, as far as what they actually do check for. Maybe I need to get my mits on a new DOT book. The DWI actually has made me hesitant to apply for the TWIC too. Thanks for the info and comment!

 

The DWI isn't on my Indiana MVR so I didn't volunteer the info. The background check (criminal history) and MVR check was done by the company that my owner op. boss is contracted to. It's a VERY big, nationwide/worldwide company(not gonna mention the name here) and I figure that they would have some of the best sites to go to to screen their drivers and contract drivers. Maybe it's because it was in a personal vehicle(my Corvette on my icon), I'm not sure. I blew an .09, barely over, and I weigh 270, 6' 1".

Maybe I have an angel up there looking out for me because I learned a very hard lesson well and gave up the drinking because of it.

Maybe I should go ahead and get fingerprinted and "take the chance".

Thanks for the responses!