Is trucking done with me?

[steve38]

Hey everyone…I recently had my TX CDL suspended for 60 days and was subsequently fired due to two ’serious’ moving violations in a 3 year period. Unfortunately in TX, ‘suspended’ means the same as ‘revoked’ and TX DPS is telling me to get it reinstated I have to retake all written tests and road tests. I’m not even sure if I want to go to the trouble of getting the license back. Would be a bummer to spend the time and money on the CDL and then find out I cannot get a job.

I had the two 'serious' moving violations (speeding 15mph over and following too closely) in 2008 and one other for speeding 10mph over back in 2006. I have 8 years OTR experience with 3 different companies, 6 years with previous employer. No accidents, felonies or alcohol related events.

What are my chances of getting hired by a reputable company or even hired at all? Does anyone know of an OTR dry van company around Houston or Dallas that would hire someone with my record? Or should I start looking for another line of work? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

[Rev.Vassago]

You chances of getting hired by a reputable company are slim to none, and Slim just went out for a smoke break.

It's a carriers' market right now. They have the upper hand, and with all the carriers that have gone out of business, have a huge amount of drivers to choose from.

At least you were smart enough to think about this before you spent all the money getting your CDL back.

[Orangetxguy]

You kinda have a problem. Can-haulers might look at you...if you have TWIC. You could buy a decent used tractor & trailer..lease on with ACE Transportation.

[Biscuit Lips]

Hey everyone…I recently had my TX CDL suspended for 60 days and was subsequently fired due to two ’serious’ moving violations in a 3 year period. Unfortunately in TX, ‘suspended’ means the same as ‘revoked’ and TX DPS is telling me to get it reinstated I have to retake all written tests and road tests. I’m not even sure if I want to go to the trouble of getting the license back. Would be a bummer to spend the time and money on the CDL and then find out I cannot get a job.

I had the two 'serious' moving violations (speeding 15mph over and following too closely) in 2008 and one other for speeding 10mph over back in 2006. I have 8 years OTR experience with 3 different companies, 6 years with previous employer. No accidents, felonies or alcohol related events.

What are my chances of getting hired by a reputable company or even hired at all? Does anyone know of an OTR dry van company around Houston or Dallas that would hire someone with my record? Or should I start looking for another line of work? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

Wow, I know it is to late now but you really should have gotten a lawyer and fought those tickets. They might have been able to get them reduced or something. A following to close ticket is almost as bad as a reckless driving charge in the eyes of a carrier. I wish you the best of luck though.

[Jimbpard]

You should've cared this much before you had 2 serious violations...

One less dangerous fool I have to worry about..

I think Wal-Mart is hiring baggers.

[Fredog]

You should've cared this much before you had 2 serious violations...

One less dangerous fool I have to worry about..

I think Wal-Mart is hiring baggers.

cant you just feel the love..

[DaveP]

You should've cared this much before you had 2 serious violations...

One less dangerous fool I have to worry about..

I think Wal-Mart is hiring baggers.

Totally uncalled for.

[Fredog]

Totally uncalled for.

Hey Dave, here's a Christmas present for you

[dobry4u]

Hey Dave, here's a Christmas present for you

[geeshock]

they may not be done but you aren't going to probably find a job with a top of the line company. BOL, My issues aren't to bad and It took 3 months b4 anyone is willing to talk to me. It's going to be a tough road to get back on the road

[steve38]

You should've cared this much before you had 2 serious violations...

One less dangerous fool I have to worry about..

I think Wal-Mart is hiring baggers.

LMAO. I guess this was inevitable. It wouldn't be a trucker's forum unless some jerk-off took a cheap shot at me. Anyway, I appreciate everyone's advice and I have decided to go ahead and get my CDL back. I have my '10 over' speeding ticket dropping off my record next month, so maybe with just the two serious ones, I will get hired somewhere.

[Jimbpard]

Totally uncalled for.

Sir, I did have faith & compassion for the average person at one point, but when it's becomes a weekly problem with so many drivers, you start to realize it's a good thing really. Kinda like tomato's...
One gets all banged up, you kinda want to isolate it from the rest before it bangs and bruises them up too..
And when we bang and bruise up in big trucks, it makes big booms..


Sorry to ruin your Holiday season with my.....Speaking of the truth.

See ya on Line 5...

[Rev.Vassago]

LMAO. I guess this was inevitable. It wouldn't be a trucker's forum unless some jerk-off took a cheap shot at me. Anyway, I appreciate everyone's advice and I have decided to go ahead and get my CDL back. I have my '10 over' speeding ticket dropping off my record next month, so maybe with just the two serious ones, I will get hired somewhere.

Let us know when you can't find a job.

[Orangetxguy]

LMAO. I guess this was inevitable. It wouldn't be a trucker's forum unless some jerk-off took a cheap shot at me. Anyway, I appreciate everyone's advice and I have decided to go ahead and get my CDL back. I have my '10 over' speeding ticket dropping off my record next month, so maybe with just the two serious ones, I will get hired somewhere.

I was serious when I told you to buy a truck and lease in with ACE Transportation...that 15 over and following to close will tell ACE safety that you will fit right in.

Porter Truck Sales, Texas Truck Sales, and Truck Nation all will get you financed and into your own truck.

[BigDiesel]

You should've cared this much before you had 2 serious violations...

One less dangerous fool I have to worry about..

I think Wal-Mart is hiring baggers.

Denny's, McDonalds, Burger King, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy's are also hiring.

[TomB985]

You should've cared this much before you had 2 serious violations...

Well, I completely agree with you here....

but

One less dangerous fool I have to worry about..

I think Wal-Mart is hiring baggers.

:roll2:

Did you miss THIS???

I have 8 years OTR experience with 3 different companies, 6 years with previous employer. No accidents, felonies or alcohol related events.

Yeah, Jim...reaaaal dangerous.

[DaveP]

Hey Dave, here's a Christmas present for you

I gotta get rid of that thing...it's starting to irritate me too... ;>)

[steelhauler]

Find the topic that says "goin for its advaentures at davis transport" Or something like that, its a long one. He had a similar problem.

But what was said is correct, since most companies are not really hiring, they will only usually limit to the top tier.

Call the mega carriers. Swift,Schneider,JB Hunt, Werner,etc,etc ask them about your record and go from there.

[Jimbpard]

Did you miss THIS???
Yeah, Jim...reaaaal dangerous.

Have you ever heard the phrase "what have you done (for me) lately???

I was a great defensive end in high school..Was assist capt, have 3rd most sacks in school history..........
That and .89 cents will get me a cup of coffee...

"No mercy for the bad if they want it.........." - AC/DC

[Kathleen]

I do know that Werner will not hire no with a track record like that.. following that close to get a ticket is showing you don't care how that person in front of you feels having a 80,000 lbs truck up their bum how said.. maybe its a good thing that you don't have your CDL any longer.