Driving Record (MVR) Question

Hello, I am considering a career in the trucking industry, but I have questions/concerns with my driving record.

I don't understand how driving records work. Nobody seems to be able to distinguish between a state's point system, and driving record.

Let's say, for example, my points "fall off" after 2 years for a speeding violation. Does that also mean that the original conviction is erased from my driving record, or that only the points have fallen off? Or does original conviction stay on your MVR forever?

Thank you, -Michael

Convictions stay. Points fall off.

Tell us your issues and we can help you understand your chances of getting hired.

Convictions stay. Points fall off.

Tell us your issues and we can help you understand your chances of getting hired.

1.) Disobeying an official traffic device. (rolled a stop sign)

2.) Speeding 10-mph or less

Do you know how old these convictions are?

The speeding ticket isn't real bad, but some companies won't like it. The disobeying a traffic device is going to be problematic. You may need to wait until that one is 3 years old. You can always try and see if anyone shows an interest, but that one is going to hinder your efforts.

The disobeying a traffic device is going to be problematic. You may need to wait until that one is 3 years old.

Appreciate the response!

So, what makes 3 years the magic number? From my understanding, the points will fall off, but the conviction will stay, and employers are seemingly more concerned about points than the actual conviction itself? Do I have that right?

Do you know how old these convictions are?

Also, they are 5 months apart from one another. Neither are even a year old yet.

Both tickets were from the same highway (one of which was a speed-trap 45 to 55), on my way to work.

employers are seemingly more concerned about points than the actual conviction itself? Do I have that right?

No. Trucking companies are primarily wanting to see that you take personal responsibility for your mistakes or poor decisions. You may have a ten year old conviction, but haven't repeated that mistake again. That says, "I learned from my mistakes."

what makes 3 years the magic number?

That's typically how far back the trucking companies look into your driving records. They may ask you, "Did you get any traffic tickets in the last three years." If yours are more than three years old, you can honestly say no.

When you can't say no, you'll need to tell them about the ticket. You don't want to tell them it was a speed trap like you said here. You tell them something like this... "I made a foolish choice to go over the speed limit and got caught. I learned my lesson, I don't speed anymore."

Don't add any other information like, "I was late for work." Just give the facts with no excuses or explanation. All that other stuff will work against your application process. Be honest and brief. Let them know you learned your lesson and have reformed your behavior.

That's typically how far back the trucking companies look into your driving records.

I thought it was 10 years though? Maybe it depends?

Don't add any other information like, "I was late for work." Just give the facts with no excuses or explanation.

Good to know, thank you for the tips!

Trucking companies ask for 10 yrs for CDL holders. They want to see you taking trucking seriously and protect your CDL. You need good judgement.

They can see all the way back to the 1970s. And they may ask you about a very old ticket just to question your attitude and priorities.to see how you respond. If you blame everyone but yourself they may pass on you.

2 tickets, less than a year old with only 5 months apart... would look to me you didn't learn your lesson. Wait 3 years since the latest conviction.

Companies can be really picky now.

Companies can be really picky now

What if I were to pursue a CDL "class b" license and wanted to just drive dump trucks, or a box truck? Or possibly traveling to where they are desperate for drivers (oil fields) and such?

Do you still think maybe I'd have a chance as a new driver getting hired on with my driving record?