Looking for jobs with no experience, 2 accidents and 3 moving violations in Tri-State Region.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DynamicDiscipline, Aug 21, 2023.

  1. DynamicDiscipline

    DynamicDiscipline Bobtail Member

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    I am looking for jobs that will accept me as a new driver with 2 accidents & 3 moving violations. 2 of the moving violations are failure to obey sign or traffic control device on 07/2021 & 09/2022. The 09/2022 violation happened while I was in possession of my CDL. I also have a speeding violation from 05/2020 for doing 79mph in a 50mph posted zone. I also have 2 no fault accidents while in possession of my CDL with video evidence to back up my claims.

    I am 25 years old residing in the Bronx and do have experience driving a small commercial cargo van (Mercedes Metris & Nissan NV200) around the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens doing field work at my current job. I've had my CDL for a year now but have not used it. I am interested in anything, because of my past record I don't think I have much say in options especially with no experience. I do not mind OTR and have applied to a few jobs on indeed and Western Express. I also applied for a CDL B garbage company in which I had an interview last week and expect to hear from this by this Friday if they are interested. I have reliable personal transportation if I need to travel for local or regional gigs. Thank you.
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Your best chance of a cdl job is on Craigslist or Facebook. Both websites have trucker pages and can find a job there.
    Probably some decent OTR jobs on Craigslist and Facebook. Make dozens of phone calls and leave dozens of phone messages. If a phone call says "NO", then apply anyway online.
     
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    The garbage truck job is a decent place to start.
     
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  5. DynamicDiscipline

    DynamicDiscipline Bobtail Member

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    Okay thank you for this info, I will dedicate some time to doing this tomorrow.
     
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  6. austinmike

    austinmike Road Train Member

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    you might have to wait till a couple of those tickets falls off your permanent record. good luck
     
  7. DynamicDiscipline

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    Do you think the speeding ticket is an issue? Technically speaking its been over 3 years since that incident but it still shows up on my CDL abstract. Does the technicality not count because of the year it happened? And thank you I'll need all the luck I can get.
     
  8. REO6205

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    That will depend on the prospective employer's insurance company. Mine requires five years of clean driving after a ticket like that.
     
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  9. TNSquire

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    @DynamicDiscipline
    That 29 over is gonna follow you for a bit.
    It’s termed reckless speed i think, and could make you untouchable due to insurance.
    Hope one of the more knowledgeable guys can chime in and offer guidance.
    @REO6205 @TripleSix @lual
     
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  10. DynamicDiscipline

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    Thank you all for the input, I'm reading your comments and learning at the same time. Definitely seems I need to lean more to smaller companies for insurance purposes or move onto a job that doesn't require driving until my record starts clearing up.
     
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