Background and MVR checks, how long are they supposed to take?

So far I have 3 yard driver/yard jockey interviews under my belt. I have a couple more interviews scheduled.

Now how long does a background check through DOT and your MVR supposed to take?

I have lived in the same county (except for one year) and haven’t had a citation except for a snow emergency ticket. One accidental in which I wasn’t at fault.

Begusus long does this take? And should I get the MVR report myself to cut down on time?

 

That maybe an issue, I haven’t heard from references for years. Are refences required by FMCSA and DOT?

 

Another thing I can't understand is why when a driver has a class A license, why would they want t work as a yard jockey, yard driver, yard hostler?

All these jobs seemingly require a class A license, yet why would someone take one of these jobs instead of a driver job that would pay 25%-40% more?

I am telling you right now, if I apply for one of these jobs that require a class a permit or class A license and my permit isn't enough and you tell me to call back when I get my license there is no way in hell I am calling you back. Why post a job ad like that?

 

One of these places I have waited 2 weeks now and the status of my application is still open.

I have a lot of employment gaps due to the recession and being laid off. I had worked in IT with a bachelors in comp sci and my decision to leave the industry is because of the iffy nature of employment.

 

The FMCSA should be more concerned with the CDL mills out there working with 3rd party examiners.