reckless driving on my record

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  1. Joseph123

    Joseph123 Bobtail Member

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    hey
    im looking for peoples opinion. I recently got a reckless driving going 90 on a 70. my question is, can i still get my cdl and become a truck driver?. im 23 years old and my whole life ive been on the road. my father has been driving for 20 years. i drove and f350 and hauled cars around many states with a 3 car trailer. all i got is this reckless. no dui and no accidents. i was just coming back home to my family and cop caught me going 20mph over going down hill. i have a pretty fast and smooth car that you dont truly realize at times how fast. can i become my own operator for ch robinson?
     
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  3. IronWeasel80

    IronWeasel80 Medium Load Member

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    If you, for some strange reason, decide to become an O/O, be prepared to fork out a bunch of cash for that 20 over citation. Insurance companies don't like to see that kind of stuff on someone's record, especially a CDL holder.
     
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  4. Chinatown

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    You will probably required to get a pre-hire letter before any school will admit you.
    Carolina Cargo is the only company I'm aware of that will hire with a recent ticket like you have.
     
  5. crb

    crb Road Train Member

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    When I started driving I had a 2 yr old 33 mphover ticket on my record, but no reckless op the recklessop is going to hurt you.
     
  6. Dakota1358

    Dakota1358 Medium Load Member

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    Probably going to have to put your driving career on hold for awhile.Most decent companies will not hire you with a reckless driving ticket. Going the route of owner operator might be cost prohibitive when it comes time to pay your insurance
     
  7. Joseph123

    Joseph123 Bobtail Member

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    Thank you guys. I know Insurance companies will hurt me. not gonna let this get me down so im gonna make it happen and become own operator. its the best way to go.
     
  8. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Reckless is a huge thing in this industry.Alot of companies require that charge to be three yrs old.Ask your dad what he reccomends.
     
  9. Chinatown

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    Read the www.OOIDA.com website. This is a business website for the owner-operator.
     
  10. Mark Kling

    Mark Kling Technology Contributor

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    Do you understand what all is involved in becoming an O/O?
     
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  11. ajohnson

    ajohnson Medium Load Member

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    Or what the insurance is going to cost a new driver with a bad record?
     
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