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What really is a "clean MVR"?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by JimsK, Nov 5, 2012.

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  1. Nov 5, 2012 #1
    JimsK

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    The latest installment in my quest to understand what's really going on. Companies advertising for jobs routinely state they require a "clean mvr." ok. Well, some of them elaborate by listing the requirements of having no avoidable accidents in the past XX years, no DUIs in XX years or ever, etc. On the other hand, I've heard people say that "clean" means practically spotless going back your whole life.

    I've never driven commercial before, so I have no cdl history. I've been a regular driver for nearly 30 years, held driver's licenses in the 4 states I lived in over that long time, and I had my share of speeding tickets over the years, but no dui's, no reckless, no careless. My latest challenge is, I'm getting my regular license back now after having let it expire a few years back. I hadn't had a speeding ticket or accident for quite some time before that, but I did get popped for driving without insurance, and later took care of that. What should I expect to have to deal with?
     
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  3. Nov 5, 2012 #2
    albhb3

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    you should be fine compared to most of the "winners" out there today
     
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  4. Nov 5, 2012 #3
    BossOutlaw88

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    Clean MVR refers directly to your CDL. Once you change over to CDL from a regular license, your MVR is now "clean".
     
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  5. Nov 5, 2012 #4
    123456

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    what ????????
     
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  7. Nov 5, 2012 #5
    Mousemaker

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    I'd read that companies looked at the last 10 years of my class C driving record, so I went to the DMV and asked for a copy of my record and they said they could only give me the last 7 years. Can a company get more than the owner of the license?
    In the last 7 years, I've had one ticket for a headlight out. I think that will qualify as "clean"
     
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  8. Nov 5, 2012 #6
    rockee

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    Really????
     
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  9. Nov 5, 2012 #7
    Keyster

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    This...

    They'll want a "clean" class C MVR of recent driving experience from present day back for at least 3 years.
    You don't have that.
     
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  10. Nov 5, 2012 #8
    Keyster

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    They want the last 3 of class C MVR, (but they'll gladly take 7).
    They want the last 10 of class A - which they'll pull from DAC and/or CSA.
     
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  11. Nov 5, 2012 #9
    JimsK

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    It seems pretty harsh that I should have to wait THREE YEARS in order for my mvr to be considered "clean." I can get my class c back anytime I want, and it was only expired, not revoked. It's not like I forgot how to drive a car either. I'm 48 - I drove for nearly 30 years. I could do it in my sleep.
     
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  12. Nov 5, 2012 #10
    Okieron

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    this is true you probably could drive a car with no problem. understand I am not throwing rocks I'm trying to educate. a clean mvr is usually 7 years with minimal infractions no accidents no dui's and no suspensions. Now in some states such as mine they only keep 3 years. now as to why. it's an 80,000 lb truck that is about 70 ft long or so and is about 8 ft wide and 13 ft high or so depending on what your hauling. they can have millions of dollars of freight on board or even priceless items that are irreplaceable not to mention the cost of truck and trailer. and the you life and the lives around you. this is a way of the companies and the DOT to see that you are a responsible person who can follow the rules of the road, If you can't do it for 3 years in a car why would they think you could do it a semi. this is the best way I could explain this. again I'm not judging preaching or any of that just trying to answer your original question
     
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