Refusal of breathalyzer with DUI dismissed and expunged with no probable cause.

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by ChanginLanes, May 10, 2024.

  1. Numb

    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    who have you applied with?

    have you tried Epes Transport in Greensboro?
     
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  3. ChanginLanes

    ChanginLanes Bobtail Member

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    I have not tried Epes at this time. I tried to get back with US Foods and they did everything they could to try to get me back on but the refusal and suspension disqualified me. I also have a friend high up at Guy M Turner and they turned me down as well.
     
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  4. drivingmissdaisy

    drivingmissdaisy Road Train Member

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    Well Chinatown seems to be MIA right now so I'll throw in my 2 cents.

    To answer your question, I think time heals all wounds. You might be unemployable right now, but give it some time, and I'd say some would overlook it. You might have to go to shytty places like Western Express just to get your #### feet wet again.

    Whatever you do, don't drink and speed while driving as a CDL driver.
     
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  5. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    Very delicate case here, each company hiring will have their stipulated "rules " for hiring when it comes to traffic violations. A DUI would be treated seriously, a suspension would also be serious, as some have mentioned its not the end of the world, it just means you may have to wait, for example if a company say no DUI in last 5 years then you'd need to wait 6 years before they'd consider you. In the end its all about the company's insurer as it affects the premiums they have to pay, and also its about hiring drivers that are responsible, having a DUI, refusing a breathalyzer may not come across as being responsible. Not judging, just saying how a possible employer may view your traffic history. Anyway all the best the key is we all make mistakes in life, the main thing is learning from them and moving on hope it all works out for you in the end. :cool:
     
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  6. smokey12

    smokey12 Road Train Member

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    What do you mean pulled out of the vehicle? What happened? I was a police officer for 26 years and have a little experience . Been driving a truck for the past 8 years
     
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  7. Ridgeline

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    Well there is no expungment of the DUI, there was no adjudicated case to expunge, just the arrest which goes away after the dismissal. The refusal won't come off, neither the suspension because these things matter.

    The real problem isn't a company who would hire you, it is their insurance company, you are a high risk driver and because we are in a company market right now, drivers are having a hard time getting work with marginal or crappy records.

    However, I wonder why you did refuse to clear yourself when given a chance, which you can't or shouldn't refuse the chance.

    Are you one of them sovereign citizen types?

    Were you actually guilty of being drunk - Rhetorical.

    There is a thin chance that your record will be cleaned because the two events happened, regardless if the case was dismissed.
    This is my concern, why?
    Yep, this needs to be answered too. Cops won't mess with people unless there is a reason for it.
     
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  8. cabwrecker

    cabwrecker The clutch wrecker

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    Okay, related but not on topic-

    Not trying to add to your problems, but I want to point out you've been out of the truck for over 2 years now.
    Not only are you going to fight an uphill battle with the DUI, expunged and or not adjudicated- you're also looking at having basically, zero relevant or recent driving history in a CMV.

    In the most polite way to put this, most, if not all insurance companies are going to be hesitant to consider you as a potential driver for any fleet, small or large, and that is what basically counts here.

    Every company, small fleet, guy with three trucks and two drivers wants drivers. It's a matter of if you're insurable is what decides.

    Sir, I do not believe you are insurable.
     
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