A Few Questions About Out Of State License Suspension While Having A Valid License
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This may sound strange but I have a current/active/unsuspended license in Florida. But the thing is I have a unpaid ticket in Colorado. (it is a insurance ticket) I do not know if I can drive in Co at this moment. I have been struggling financially so I am having a hard time paying it off. I am considering going to trucking school to get my CDL class A but I do not want to waste my time if a ticket in Colorado is going to hold me back from getting with a trucking company. I really need to make money soon. Is there anyone out there that can help me with this confusing situation? I am not really sure what to do about this..
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
I would call the county clerk in the county you have the ticket in and see if your driving privileges are revoked or not. Then I would pay it asap. Your CDL is in a federal database which all states report to.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
Some things really depend on the county/state you live in. Like Phil said, call the county clerk/courthouse. Legally you can only have one license. So if it's suspended in Colorado it's suspended Michigan.
Where i live, 4 yrs ago a no proof of insurance made my license enter suspension. Now my state decided it will only suspend a license for moving violations. Your DMV or Secretary of State will tell you what you need to do to satisfy everything.
I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure having more then one license is a pretty big deal especially to cdl holders. Legalize yourself asap, trust me.... when i was 18-21 i was bad with paying tickets. I quickly went from a 350 or so ticket to paying over 3200 in reinstatement fees, court fees, lawyer fees (which was appointed to me by the court). driver responsibility alone was 500 a year for two years... if you don't pay it or at least attempt to it's going to get really bad. And fast. Do not under any circumstances drive if you have a suspended licence. Its not worth it at all.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
I would call the county clerk in the county you have the ticket in and see if your driving privileges are revoked or not. Then I would pay it asap. Your CDL is in a federal database which all states report to.
I do not have a CDL yet but I was considering go to a trucking school in Tampa, FL. Looks like I might be screwed til I pay it off.. Thanks for the help guys.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
James, Armando gave you some great advice. I know how tough it can be when you are struggling financially to pay off an old ticket, but if you want to get a CDL and drive OTR you don't have any options but to get all your old stuff cleaned up first or at least make some payment agreements with the folks who may even have a warrant for you. The last thing you want to have happen while out on the road is to get stopped and arrested - your career will be over - I'm talking no one will hire you after your employer puts on your DAC that you abandoned their equipment. That is what will happen, and you do not want to go down that road.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
James, Armando gave you some great advice. I know how tough it can be when you are struggling financially to pay off an old ticket, but if you want to get a CDL and drive OTR you don't have any options but to get all your old stuff cleaned up first or at least make some payment agreements with the folks who may even have a warrant for you. The last thing you want to have happen while out on the road is to get stopped and arrested - your career will be over - I'm talking no one will hire you after your employer puts on your DAC that you abandoned their equipment. That is what will happen, and you do not want to go down that road.
From what I remember, I could not obtain a license through the dmv in colorado. But I never had a license in colorado so its not a suspension. Its a sticky situation. But I hear ya on cleaning it up before I have a huge problem later down the road. First thing in morning, I am going to contact the county clerk to see what they have to say about how much I owe and what are the issues with me driving in that state. I want to do this so I'll get it done. I am glad to know there is a good community of fellow truckers and future truckers. Thank you everyone for the advice and the guidance through this process.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
Ok that's a little different. I can't tell you what to do, but my situation was this. I have never been to CA but my license in California is suspended. I have a "common name" "Armando" so i called the DMV in California and explained mysituation (to about 5 different receptionists). Finally they sent me a fax at my local Secretary of State stating something close to we messed up but can't fix it lol. I now have to carry that paper with me everywhere so that incase i get pulled over I'll be fine.
From my understanding it's hard to change it in the DMV. But for me too completely fix it i would have to have my finger prints done with the national registry, Or the state sheriff. Then that would be proof that I was never in CA. Everything got real complicated so i was just like okay ill just carry this letter around for the rest of my life. Seriously... i have 10 copies in my safe just in case i lose one. This has been popping up every time i renew or change information.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
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This may sound strange but I have a current/active/unsuspended license in Florida. But the thing is I have a unpaid ticket in Colorado. (it is a insurance ticket) I do not know if I can drive in Co at this moment. I have been struggling financially so I am having a hard time paying it off. I am considering going to trucking school to get my CDL class A but I do not want to waste my time if a ticket in Colorado is going to hold me back from getting with a trucking company. I really need to make money soon. Is there anyone out there that can help me with this confusing situation? I am not really sure what to do about this..
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: