Rescinded License "suspension"

Question -- from my time browsing through threads on here, I found it's repeatedly with strong emphasis to report all driving history, etc with no exclusions. So now I'm wondering something -- If I had received a letter notice of license suspension with an order to turn in plates for insurance lapse, but also received a letter notice of said "suspension" rescinded in my singular batch of mail (practically sent either same day or day after or whatever, just was a difference in time they received updated status on my insurance) -- is this to be reported to companies and considered having had my license suspended, thus answering "yes" to the question of "have you ever had.. "?

I would check your driving record and see what it says. Talk to the Motor Vehicle Department about it. That kind of stuff happens all the time so they might not have even gotten your suspension in the system that quickly. It may not have actually been suspended but was about to be - that sort of thing. There could be a difference from an administrative perspective.

Some employers will accept DMV driver history that the driver has supplied so long as it meets however long of a time period they require. Some want full history others are okay with 10 years, check with the employer. Other companies will want you to sign a form so that they can pull your DMV record. Records aren't too spendy and in some states can be ordered online if you don't have time to physically go to your local DMV but you may have to wait for it in the mail.

Both myself and my guy had a "threat to suspend license" letter come in at some point but were rescinded and do not show up on our driving records. Usually comes with a date that if issue is not fixed by your license will be suspended, but if rescinded prior to that date your license never did suspend.

If your license never actually GOT SUSPENDED (as in, the suspension never TOOK EFFECT) - then it doesn't count as a suspension. So you can honestly answer NO to the suspension question.

I had an "incident" where my Florida DL was going to be suspended for points for a year (back in '93), said suspension to take effect 9/30/92 - when my license was due to expire on 9/12. Got the notice 9/1. Walked into the NC DMV (where I was living doing contract work at the time), and turned my soon-to-expire FL D/L in for an NC, and drive on that for over a year until I moved back to Florida and was able to get a FL DL. Since I didn't hold a FL DL when the suspension hits - it doesn't show on my record.

It always pays, to pay for a copy of your MVR from your local DMV, to see what's on there - so you can fill out applications accurately. Also keep in mind - OUT OF STATE TICKETS that may not show up on your HOME STATES MVR, may still show on a BG Check. So don't think you shouldn't disclose, just because they're not showing. Interstate Reciprocity is almost fully implemented now - and what doesn't show THIS WEEK, may turn up later when states send batches to other states (and they get input into the system).

ALSO - once you are a CDL HOLDER - ALL CONVICTIONS (even those in a 4-wheeler) must be reported to your employer WITHIN 30 DAYS, as well as your HOME STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY (even if you are NOT EMPLOYED driving a TT) per FMCSA regs - 49 CFR 383.31

Rick

Thanks, guys. Far as I know, I've never actually been suspended but I've seen stories on here about aged or minor exclusions haunting applicants in the hiring process. For instance, my neighbor just lost his new job (experienced driver) for not reporting a minor incident with his prior company that was not marked on his record. Seems trucking employers are very nitpicky in regards to history, whether on record or not, so yeah that got me thinking when I came across those old papers looking for something else.

My abstract is currently clear and next time I'm in the DMV office, I'll ask specifically to be sure how it's indicated on my record.