[Mr Ed 33]

HI recruiter people. I'm really new to this. I haven't started yet.I have a DUI from 8/22/97. Some minor court issues with a failed buisness-no felonies 2yrs ago. The question is should I wait till after that date to apply for jobs or should I give up the whole idea and sell hot dogs on the street corner.

[abcwine]

Mr Ed,
The dui should not be a problem if it is over 5 years old and the failed business shouldn't come in to play either. If you want to be on the safe side, fill out an application with a motor carrier and have them get you approved before you go out and buy a truck. If your mvr is ok and your background checks out, get your cdl with hazmat and you shouldn't have a problem getting pre-approved.

Good Luck and thanks for the interest,

ABC

[Mr Ed 33]

Thanks for the info ABC
Keep up the good work. Some of us really aprreciate it.

[HotFr8Recruiter]

Mr Ed;
ABC is correct that most carriers can get by with a DUI older than 5 years.
Most carriers don't care about past failed businesses but may ask about bankruptcies on an application.
Good Luck!
JM/HotFr8Recruiter

[pellgrn]

If the carrier accepts the driver,and there CDRP app is denied will they still be able to drive for the carrier?

[TS462]

yes you can drive for a carrier it just mean unless you get a pardon from canada your not allowed in and they run 750 to a 1000 i'm told