MVR Question

My opinion is disclose everything. There is an explanation box to explain what happened, that's what it's there for. Ultimately it ends up being your choice, if they can't see it, why put it down right? Me, personally, am more ethical than that. Not putting you down at all if you decide to leave it off, I just wouldn't feel right. Alot of others will tell you to leave it off, but this is my opinion. Everyone has different views of things, but it doesn't mean either one is right lol You just have to do what you feel is the right thing to do. Either way you go with it, good luck!

 

I agree, tell them everything up front. I have seen them pull drivers off the truck for not disclosing things to them.

As far as better applicants, how much recent driving experience do you have?

It might not be your record as much as the experience.

I know this first hand as I have over 10 years driving and my CDL for over 20 years, but I did not drive since 2006 and they see that as no experience. It has to do with the stupid insurance companies, but that is something we won't discuss here.

 

that was pretty much going to be my response.. Alot of companies are not bothering with people without experience right now. I think you did the right thing by listing it. Even though it may not be on your MVR, it could still show up on your insurance. If 1 ticket is going to make a company turn you down, do you really want to work for them anyhow? I wouldn't unless it was some crazy ticket like vehicular homicide (of course then it wouldn't be just a ticket, but you get what i'm saying) lol

 

it's possible.. another thought could be time in current job? I don't know how your employment record looks, but anything is possible.

 

Hey Y'all. Put this in another thread, but figured it fit better here.

Does anyone know what kind of company I can expect with this kind of driving record?

1) Minor at-fault accident (< $250 in damages) No citation issued. March 2007

2) Speeding (9 mph over) October 2007

Yeah, '07 wasn't the greatest year for me. Anyway, just wanted some realistic expectations for what company would consider hiring me with those on my MVR.

Thanks in advance for the pointers.

 

Believe me 46 years old is not an old age in this business. No, it isn't your age. I don't know what it is, but if I was in your shoes, I'd just keep on trying, and I would keep on being honest about what has happened.

I know some folks will tell you there is nothing wrong with leaving stuff off your application. Well, if that is how they choose to live their life, it is up to them...

But practically speaking, anything you leave off the application can be viewed as a falsification, and is reason for termination. It just is not worth it.

 

That age-thingy, IS coming into play. More and more everyday. Just a few years ago, they prefered that drivers were more MATURED! Just as they prefered more experience. Many things are changing, and rapidly. However, not at your age (46) as much as mine (58). Good Luck Driver.