Which companies are LEAST strict on non-moving MVR dings (i.e. suspensions, etc..)

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by CaptainKirk, Feb 2, 2013.

  1. CaptainKirk

    CaptainKirk Light Load Member

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    I'm just starting the pre-hire process (I take my DMV road test next week). The only issue on my MVR is a suspension from 2010 due to a screwup with my insurance company that caused a lack in coverage, therefore a suspension from DMV. I was working from home at the time and did not drive much, so I drug my feet on getting it straight. I did not have the money to fix it until about 8 months later. I've kept it all straight since then and only have one speeding ticket from 2008 (66 in a 55). No other issues in the last 10 years or more and no accidents EVER.

    The only 'criminal' issue I have is that I was stopped for a nit-picky improper turn in 2003 and had an open beer in the car. I was not drunk and did not receive a DUI. I was two miles from home and had left a friend's house with the beer. It was a misdemeanor and $120 fine which I paid on time.

    I have passed several employment background checks in the past, and also passed background checks for firearms purchases, concealed carry, U.S. Passport, and Hazmat.


    I have already been rejected by Werner and Schneider.

    I am filling out applications online and am wondering if I should be calling instead so that I can talk to a real person and properly explain my situations. On a few online apps, I had to answer YES to "have you ever been found guilty of an offense involving alcohol or drugs", without having an option to specify.

    Can anyone with a similar situation give me some advice? If anyone knows of decent companies that will hire me, please list. I'm in Virginia.

    Thanks for reading.

    Kirk
     
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  3. MsJamie

    MsJamie Road Train Member

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    Start at the top and work your way down. You may have to work at a "scum sucking bottom feeder" company for a year before you can get into the company you want, but that's the price of making stupid mistakes in the driving industry.

    Most likely, the problem is your suspension. A lot of places consider a suspension a bar to employment for 7-10 years. A year of driving, with good performance (no lates, tickets, accidents, and such) would go a long way toward knocking a few years off that requirement.
     
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  4. RAGE 18

    RAGE 18 Road Train Member

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    Try wideturns.com they might help place u.
     
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    CaptainKirk Light Load Member

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    Do you mean makewideturns.com?
     
  6. RAGE 18

    RAGE 18 Road Train Member

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    Yes. Thats them.
     
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