What should I do ?

Care to elaborate?What traffic device and where was the uturn?I ask to better understand your situation and see what companies if any will give you a chance.

 

It really doesn't matter where they took place, or what really happened, all he has to deal with now is what's on his MVR.

 

Anyway Newtrucker companies have different policies so if you can tell us what happened some ppl may recommend u to a more lenient company concerning your violations.

 

They happened in NYC:
1st : disobey traffic device: I was on a left turn lane and signaled and changed lane to go straight
2nd: made a U-turn in a business district
3rd: sign said no left turn and I made a left turn

 

Thank you,there is a member here,his name is Chinatown,he will list companies that may be able to help.You may have to go to a less desirable company till those violations are old enough where the better companies will hire you.But you need to not receive any more violations in trk or your personal vehicle.Its all the same far as trucking goes..

 

If you want to stay in the trucking industry you may want to keep looking for a company to hire you. I don't want sound negative but 5K is no where near enough cash to get started as an owner operator. A reputable truck dealer will probably want a minimum of 20% down, then there is sales tax, tag, insurance etc. Don't get me wrong I have seen some try and make it, but you will be one mishap from losing it all. Just something to think about. Good luck in either way you decide to go.

 

Bright side: Don't give up and keep working and making goals. You will reach them one day.

Down side: For a new O/O with 1 year or less possessing a CDL; being insured for 12 months of coverage with Progressive for $1million Liability and $100K cargo and etc..... is $13,000.00 with discounts.

That is one single payment in full for about $13K for 12 months of coverage. If you request to have it broken down into payments throughout the first year it adds on another $2000.00 for your truck and trailer. That's $15K.

If you have a ticket or an accident on your record - it's EVEN more. If you buy a used truck you could possibly end up paying as much for insurance as you did for your tractor.

I suggest you not give up and remain a company man until the citations drop off your record in 3 years and save lots and lots of money.

Hang in there.

 

Search for a safety driving course that is recognized by your state DMV that authorizes you to hold your CDL.

Enroll in the course and complete it. Then turn the certificate in to your State DMVR division and they will zero out your points (or at least reduce some of them) and start you over on violations (points).

This should help you get a job and save your neck. I suggest stop getting tickets after that or you will wash yourself out of the transportation business.


You can do it. Don't give up and go git'r dun.

 

I never heard of that one, if it is an option for all states it would be a good thing to remember.

 

With your current record you may have to go with another major carrier for a while till you can clean up your MVR. Somemajor carriers may have a dedicated account you can get on to have a somewhat steady paycheck.look into companies like US X press and their Dollar General account, or JB Hunt and their Family Dollar account. Some good midsized companies and small ones won't be able to take you for insurance cost reasons. Just put some more time in and clean up your MVR. After that you should be good to move as you please and companies will be more likely to want to hire you. As a driver our MVR is our calling card/ golden ticket. With out a good one it is hard to get on with most "good" companies.