Is trucking done with me?
 

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!

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.

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.

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.

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..

Totally uncalled for.

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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