Help :New Trucker (female)

Hello my name is Jakeyla 22, Texas , currently hold a Class A CDL . Unfortunately I have not been able to gain any experience or get on with anyone due to me not having any experience and me not having a clean motor vehicle report is there anybody out there that I had the same issue , companies not taking them due to their driving record just FYI mine is non-moving violations that are about 3-5 years old . Seem like I can’t get my feet in door nowhere . I understand me being young and having no experience is a insurance risk but I’m just trying to get the experience that I need . Help anyone ? (I will upload carries I have applied to )

It's been a tough market for the past several years and it will be awhile before it corrects.

I take it that you went thru a private school and they weren't attached to a company that would hire and train you. So that will be even more tough to get hired. However, the big question is, what exactly are the non-moving violations and exactly how old are they? You may consider them unimportant, but to a company that's looking to hire a person, it is important and may be a deal breaker.

Laura

It's been a tough market for the past several years and it will be awhile before it corrects.

I take it that you went thru a private school and they weren't attached to a company that would hire and train you. So that will be even more tough to get hired. However, the big question is, what exactly are the non-moving violations and exactly how old are they? You may consider them unimportant, but to a company that's looking to hire a person, it is important and may be a deal breaker.

Yes I went to a college called TSTC through their CDL program . The violations, I have are mostly no driver license and 2 no insurance . The are about 3-5 years old this last I have gotten one was 2022 . Companies are not hiring me for this

The driving without a license is your biggest hurdle. Those are very serious in a company’s eyes.

Apply everywhere and see if someone is willing to give you a shot.

Your situation is exactly why we recommend company sponsored training.

"Mostly" driving without a license. How many? And 2 no insurance.

You showed serious lack of judgement and irresponsibility and now want to drive a tractor trailer. You are going to have problems finding a solution. Agreed apply everywhere

No valid DL in possession I think is a moving violation. If I'm not mistaken, it's Operating a motor vehicle without a valid DL in possession.

No insurance is a huge deal as well.

Honestly, I'd try everywhere and see what comes of it, but in the meantime, get your mvr accurate and if they are dropping off, do your homework to make sure they are indeed off.

"Mostly" driving without a license. How many? And 2 no insurance.

You showed serious lack of judgement and irresponsibility and now want to drive a tractor trailer. You are going to have problems finding a solution. Agreed apply everywhere

It doesn’t matter how many there about 3-5 years old . Again I’m 22 years old of course I showed irresponsibility I was still in high school . That’s the past . Yes I want to drive a tractor trailer & I will someday . So don’t come on her with the smart remarks . I’m just looking for help not to be judge !

No valid DL in possession I think is a moving violation. If I'm not mistaken, it's Operating a motor vehicle without a valid DL in possession.

No insurance is a huge deal as well.

Honestly, I'd try everywhere and see what comes of it, but in the meantime, get your mvr accurate and if they are dropping off, do your homework to make sure they are indeed off.

It does matter. Insurance companies run the trucking industry and the litigious society we live in forces trucking companies to stay on their toes. The way the regulations are currently structured, truck drivers and companies are always held responsible, regardless of the reality of that situation. Because of that, trucking companies look way back into your driving history and multiple incidents of irresponsible behavior do not weigh in your favor. As was mentioned, apply everywhere and see who might bite but it's getting tougher and tougher to get your foot in the door. As far as clearing your record, you'll need to hire an attorney and have those previous incidents expunged and wiped completely from your record. Otherwise, time is your only friend.

Good luck.

First of all, nobody has attacked you...... Yet.

These are absolutely legitimate questions in order to give you a complete and honest answer.

For future readers, this is 100 percent the reason we preach company sponsored training around here. She has laid out time and money, to get her CDL and landed herself in a position worse than no CDL, and that is a stale CDL with a dented driving history.

Now, heck yeah I'm going to judge you. We were all young and dumb once upon a time, and MOST of us learned from it. Some of us had to learn the hard way, which is obviously the position you find yourself in. The only two things that will help you now Miz Thang, is time, and checking the attitude at the damn door. It will get you nowhere. Especially as a woman in this industry.