Moving violation advice?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Ultratowel, Jul 7, 2017.

  1. Ultratowel

    Ultratowel Road Train Member

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    im in orlando,florida. i plan to do a commitment and go otr my first year to have my tuition reimbursed then continue for a few more years and try to save money and gain as much experience as i can before looking for a position where i can go home every night.
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    Do you want a trucking company school or do you want a private cdl school?
     
  4. Ultratowel

    Ultratowel Road Train Member

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    the company school would be more ideal so i could start work immediately to be honest. i would like to avoid private if possible since i would have to pay the costs upfront and then try to find a company to reimburse me for signing on
     
  5. Chinatown

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    Titan Transfer has their own cdl school. They'll ship you to Shelbyville,TN and provide room and meals. @DRAGON64 can give more details.

    Here's some more to compare:
    Jim Palmer Trucking
    Roehl Transport
    Contract Freighters Inc. (www.cfidrive.com)
    Wil-Trans - owns Jim Palmer Trucking, but a seperate company. Wil-Trans runs eastern half of USA and Jim Palmer runs coast to coast)
     
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  6. Ultratowel

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    yeah i looked at wil-trans earlier and it stated that i couldnt have a following too closely violation in the last three years which rose the question for this thread to begin with
     
  7. Ultratowel

    Ultratowel Road Train Member

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    im going to have a serious look into this a little later, im going for a physical today as im a little concerned about the dot physical aswell since i am overweight. im a little worried about my sugar and blood pressure levels
     
  8. Chinatown

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    DOT physical is strict on blood pressure and sugar levels. Companies might hit you for sleep apnea test also.
    www.rpmhst.com has sleep apnea information if that happens.
     
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  9. RedRover

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    Tbh following distance is a very big deal to trucking companies. Have seen people cleaning out their truck at Swift because they kept setting the drive cam off for following distance.

    They will probably give you a chance, but keep in mind that you do need to learn from this. Following too closely in a big rig can get you or someone else killed. Like dead
     
  10. Ultratowel

    Ultratowel Road Train Member

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    Honestly i had the ticket but it was bogus. The cop infront of me break checked me and since I turned into the other lane to avoid him instead of braking was the reason as to why he gave me the ticket. His reasoning was that I only swerved because I was following too closely. I'm generally a very safe and cautious driver. Being an motorcyclist I've grown very strict and respectful of the road rules.
     
  11. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I think you will be ok for now. But take it easy. Following to close, 15 and over speeding, unsafe lane change are some of the big violations when driving a truck. Any of them you get a ticket and conviction for in any 3 year period will suspend you cdl for 90 days
     
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