Reckless driving charge

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Recklessbuthopeful, Dec 20, 2023.

  1. Recklessbuthopeful

    Recklessbuthopeful Bobtail Member

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    I got a reckless driving charge back in 2019-2020. Can I still get a job if I get my CDL? I know they care alot about dui but will a reckless driving charge affect my ability to get a job as a trucker? I really want to get my CDL but I don't know if it will affect it. I've heard you have to wait 4-5 years with a DUI before they'll hire you. Would it be the same with a reckless driving charge?
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Nah, won't have to wait at all after you get a CDL.
     
  4. Recklessbuthopeful

    Recklessbuthopeful Bobtail Member

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    Will a good company pick me up or will I have to start with a company like western Express?
     
  5. CruzControhl2

    CruzControhl2 Light Load Member

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    I'm not too sure...the mega carriers won't like this but you may have a chance at a smaller company or 1099 job.
    Maybe even shoot for a class B driving a dump truck?
    Obviously try not to get any more violations.
     
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  6. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Western Express is ok. Flatbed division is best for lots of miles and pay. Ask @bryan21384 about that.
     
  7. Lennythedriver

    Lennythedriver Road Train Member

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    In general, you probably would want to wait about five years. Will someone pick you up? Probably. Especially if you have nothing since then. Also, remember you’re asking truck drivers this sort of question and we on a daily basis get to experience reckless drivers out on the road. And most of us Are quite fed up and tired of seeing it and dealing with it on an ongoing daily basis. You’re not likely to get a lot of sympathy here.
     
  8. Chinatown

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    Which state & nearest town are you in?
    We need to know the hiring area you're in.
     
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    Recklessbuthopeful Bobtail Member

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    Recklessbuthopeful Bobtail Member

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    I wasn't actually driving recklessly it was like 5 am I was doing doordash and I drove over the median nobody was on the road I'm a very good driver but because I had smoked weed they charged me with a DUI and reduced it down to a reckless driving charge
     
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  11. Ridgeline

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    Be clear, the company won't care, the insurance company or underwriters (self-insured companies) will care. I won't hire someone with a careless or reckless ticket that has been adjudicated and the driver is found guilty on his/her record, my insurance company will tell me to boot the driver immediately, and has.

    Well the DUI will be on the record when the insurance company does it review, many insurance companies will not accept just the MVR.

    It you are still using, don't bother with trucking, we have enough of that type.
     
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