How suspended license affect the career.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ChefCarvan, Jan 30, 2013.

  1. ChefCarvan

    ChefCarvan Bobtail Member

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    I recieved a speeding ticket back in 2008. Long story short. The ticket went unpaid, therefore a suspension on my license was issued in 2008. I didnt know that. So while participating in a cdl course in Dallas Texas; my suspension came up. This in 2011. I paid the citation. Got my license reinstated. I carried on with the course. My question is.....

    How will it take for a company to hire me?

    Carvan
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Depends on the company. Many of the starter companies won't hire you, but there are others that will. First, start researching two threads on here : Trucking Jobs and Seeking employment
     
  4. Palazon

    Palazon Road Train Member

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    I've had my license suspended twice, no problems getting jobs. Only one company even questioned me on it and had no problem.

    1st one was non-payment of ticket : Wife sent it in electronically on the last day, but it didn't post till 2 days later, so late fee went unpaid.

    2nd was for state re-testing. Seems WA state allows for non DOT testers and they randomly recheck folks who were tested by contractors. Odd part was they wanted to retest my Class B/passenger which I'd never put on my license (lost the paperwork and was already hired).
     
  5. CaptainKirk

    CaptainKirk Light Load Member

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    I was suspended for a few months due to not maintaining insurance (screwup with direct debit account number). Other than that, I have ZERO accidents in 26 years of driving and ZERO moving violations in 5 years. Werner will not hire me because I have a suspension within last 3 years. Period. Screw it. Their loss I guess.
     
  6. Ghost Ryder

    Ghost Ryder Road Train Member

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    '08 is fairly recent for a speeding ticket and MIGHT give you a problem at some companies. I would personally call come companies and find out. You should have done this before you went back to school.
     
  7. CaptainKirk

    CaptainKirk Light Load Member

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    Please tell me who would have an issue with a five year old speeding ticket so I know NEVER to work for them. That is utter b.s.
     
  8. KMac

    KMac Road Train Member

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    When Stevens hired me I had an at fault fender bender 10 months prior, and a. Suspension 6 months prior for non payment. I was just upfront with them and they said it was no problem.
     
  9. Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    A five year old with a speeding ticket? How did he even reach the pedals???

    Heheheheheee

    Mikeeee
     
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  10. CaptainKirk

    CaptainKirk Light Load Member

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    LOL. My little brother sped backwards down the driveway when he was 4. Didn't need pedals, he just pulled the stick into N.
     
  11. WitchingHour

    WitchingHour Road Train Member

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    Reason will make a difference, as will the company. E.g., the last company I drove for wouldn't hire you if you had a suspension in the last five years, and if your suspension is for driving on a license which was suspended, that charge racks up enough points that you'll probably have to wait three years for it to clear off of your MVR.
     
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