Serious Ticket. Will It Affect My Career?
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Most comapnies are looking for stuff that has happened in the past 5-7 years. I don't see you having an issua with this ticket. Plus you were a minor at the time. Im not sure if it is still on your record after you turn 18.
Well I was issued the ticket when I was 17 but by the time it took affect a month later I was already 18 for a few days. I was hoping they would take notice of my driving history and see I've cleaned up my act from one incident not just look at the tickets I have. Thanks for replying man.
Just make sure you are aware of the time period the specific company is looking for when you apply. The applications will ask you about tickets or accidents in a certain time period. If that ticket is within that time period, list it. If it is not, do not list it.
It is also best to get a 7 year MVR and see what is listed on it.
MVR:
Motor Vehicle Record
An MVR is a report of your driving history, as reported from your state Department of Motor Vehicles. Information on this report may include Drivers License information, point history, violations, convictions, and license status on your driving record.
I don't think you're going to have many issues. Most states only keep records for three years and most companies only ask for the past three years. Some will want to know if you've had anything more severe like a reckless driving ticket in the past 5-7 years, but overall it's not going to cause you many problems. You'll be able to get into trucking just fine.
I don't think you're going to have many issues. Most states only keep records for three years and most companies only ask for the past three years. Some will want to know if you've had anything more severe like a reckless driving ticket in the past 5-7 years, but overall it's not going to cause you many problems. You'll be able to get into trucking just fine.
Just as they've said.. I'm leaving in a few day for primes psd. And I have had several speeding tickets in 2008 which ultimately caused me to have license suspended ... Forgot to pay a fine .. Paid them off and prime still accepted me I think you'll be fine
PSD:
Prime Student Driver
Prime Inc has a CDL training program and the first phase is referred to as PSD. You'll get your permit and then 10,000 miles of on the road instruction.
The following is from Prime's website:
Prime’s PSD begins with you obtaining your CDL permit. Then you’ll go on the road with a certified CDL instructor for no less than 75 hours of one-on-one behind the wheel training. After training, you’ll return to Prime’s corporate headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, for final CDL state testing and your CDL license.
Obtain CDL Permit / 4 Days
- Enter program, study and test for Missouri CDL permit.
- Start driving/training at Prime Training Center in Springfield, Missouri.
- Work toward 40,000 training dispatched miles (minimum) with food allowance while without CDL (Food allowance is paid back with future earnings).
On-the-Road Instruction / 10,000 Miles
- Train with experienced certified CDL instructor for 3-4 weeks in a real world environment.
- Get 75 hours of behind-the-wheel time with one-on-one student/instructor ratio.
- Earn 10,000 miles toward total 40,000 miles needed.
I don't think you're going to have many issues. Most states only keep records for three years and most companies only ask for the past three years. Some will want to know if you've had anything more severe like a reckless driving ticket in the past 5-7 years, but overall it's not going to cause you many problems. You'll be able to get into trucking just fine.
Just as they've said.. I'm leaving in a few day for primes psd. And I have had several speeding tickets in 2008 which ultimately caused me to have license suspended ... Forgot to pay a fine .. Paid them off and prime still accepted me I think you'll be fine
What a relief lol thanks for clearing things up. I was stressing out. Now I can focus on what's ahead. Thanks guys
PSD:
Prime Student Driver
Prime Inc has a CDL training program and the first phase is referred to as PSD. You'll get your permit and then 10,000 miles of on the road instruction.
The following is from Prime's website:
Prime’s PSD begins with you obtaining your CDL permit. Then you’ll go on the road with a certified CDL instructor for no less than 75 hours of one-on-one behind the wheel training. After training, you’ll return to Prime’s corporate headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, for final CDL state testing and your CDL license.
Obtain CDL Permit / 4 Days
- Enter program, study and test for Missouri CDL permit.
- Start driving/training at Prime Training Center in Springfield, Missouri.
- Work toward 40,000 training dispatched miles (minimum) with food allowance while without CDL (Food allowance is paid back with future earnings).
On-the-Road Instruction / 10,000 Miles
- Train with experienced certified CDL instructor for 3-4 weeks in a real world environment.
- Get 75 hours of behind-the-wheel time with one-on-one student/instructor ratio.
- Earn 10,000 miles toward total 40,000 miles needed.
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First off, I'm not a current driver, have not taken a CDL course or anything. This is the career I've wanted since I was little and I'm working right now on saving up some money so I can start this career. One issue. When I was 17 I got a speeding ticket under 15mph over and the one that's been haunting me ever since, a drag racing on a highway ticket. I wasn't in a heavily modded or fast car. An old 4 door sedan stock. Didn't even reach over 90 mph. But that's irrelevant to employers. I know. I'm 24 now and my plan is to pursue this career in a couple years when I save up some money.
My question is, will this ultimately prevent me from a career in this industry? I was young and stupid. Didn't realize the consequences of such actions and thought it was just good fun. One too many fast and furious movies. The way I drive is completely different now. I always go the speed limit and understand now that my license is a privilege and not a right. This ticket haunts me and I would never put it at any kind of risk again because my passion is driving and honestly could not live if I couldn't drive. I know. I'm preaching to the choir right now. I'm hoping that they see it's been (will be) 9 years since the incident with no tickets following.
It's just that I've had my eye on this career for the majority of my life. No other career sounds better regardless of pay. Does anyone have any insight on my issue? I'm going to do anything in my power to get a career here whether you guys say it's hopeless or not. I have to try. Thanks for helping in advance.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated