Speeding tickets

The speeding tickets will likely limit who will hire you. This is because even if a company is willing to hire you, their insurance carrier may not sign off on the hire. Most take a pretty dim view of moving violation tickets. Tickets mean higher risk. You having two tickets exacerbates the risk. Bottom line, you may have to drive for a second chance company until the tickets fall off your record (3 to 5 years, depending on the insurance carrier).

 

I wish I could sing a different tune -- but unfortunately, everyone else above pretty much nailed it.

All the better "starter" fleets -- Swift, Knight, Werner, TMC, Maverick, Melton, etc....will very likely thump your application...with more than one speeding ticket that young.

If you want/need something soon...Western Express may give you a shot.

-- L

 

You taking the basic and advanced defensive driving courses are they supposed to have some impact on your driving record or did you just take these courses to make you a better driver?

 

Let us know when you graduate and also your location and if you have any endorsements.
We'll help you find something, just to get you by until those tickets are further in the past.

 

It could be difficult for you. It's rough for a new driver due to a freight recession so companies look for pristine records. Here's the thing: don't get too picky. You'll have to take whatever you can get because tickets can hurt your chances in today's market. Also, if you're able to land a job, be prepared to stay wherever you're at to give enough time for those tickets to fall off(3 years). Make the best of that job and figure out how to make it work for you.

Most importantly, SLOW DOWN!!!!