3 DUI over 15 years old - trouble for inexperienced driver?
I am considering a new career in trucking, but seem to have run into a snag. I have DUI's in MN... '83, '84, and '92. I am being told by a few large companies that they won't touch hiring me out of school, despite the fact that these offenses are 15 years old and I have been sober during this time. One company said I might be considered after one year experience with a smaller company who might be more inclined to hire someone in my situation, but still no guarantee.
I am curious if anyone has any feedback for me as I am very interested, and serious, about becoming a truck driver. Do you know if it's possible to have such offenses removed from your driving record? Maybe you have a recommendation about which companies are more apt to consider my situation? I am very frustrated because I have been excited about getting started down a new road, but now I kinda seem to have major engine trouble! I have yet to make arrangements for school, and I am not going to do that, obviously, if I am wasting my time and money. Any advise and response is appreciated. Save travels. |
You are going to have trouble with MOST major and non-major companies. Most companies will accept 1 DUI as long as it's 5 or 7 years old, but usually more than 1 is going to be a permanent bar on you.
The thought process is if you didn't learn once, why would someone think you learned after 2 or 3? Right or wrong, that's the way it is. If someone hires you and God forbid, you have a relapse and get drunk and in an accident, that company might as well just hand the victims a blank check and the ownership papers. No company out there is going to be willing to gamble on a multi-DUI driver, regardless of how long ago it was. |
Yeah, I can understand where you are coming from. I am just very disappointed that I have learned this now, after getting all excited about the prospect of a new job in trucking. Thanks for your reply TF.
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The industry is under an ever-strengthening microscope these days. Companies are getting tighter and tighter on their qualifications.
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you may not be able to get a OTR job. Try your local dump truck outfits. I know i drive a dump truck now. They didnt even run my driving record. Most likely you make more then OTR anyway uinless you live in the sticks where dump drivers get 9/hr
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Re: 3 DUI over 15 years old - trouble for inexperienced driv
They only run the DMV for 5, or 10 years. I would recommend not disclosing it. FWIW, you are better off working at a small company. Screw the large companies, you will just be meat in the seat.
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