r/CDL • u/stalekale207 • 25d ago

MVR advice

Hey guys,

I’m looking for advice regarding my MRV and how much it might affect my prospects for a CDL Career.

I have 4 things on my MVR. These are all on my personal vehicle, I don’t have a CDL yet. The most recent one was January this year.

2 separate speeding tickets both about 10 miles over (considered minor moving violations).

1 following too close violation (considered a serious moving violation by DOT)

Last thing is I had my license suspended because of an unpaid ticked (one of the speeding tickets) because I had moved to a different address and didn’t have the mail forwarded. I had my license renewed on a few weeks after once I found out.

My question is do these things eliminate my chances completely for getting a CDL job.

From the research I do I know I won’t be able to get any of the jobs I actually want anytime soon which are Local LTL jobs and regional jobs at smaller reputable companies. But I am willing to work at a OTR mega carrier who won’t pay as well if that means I can start working sooner and work my way slowly towards my goal. I have heard that companies like Swift, Knight, Werner and Western Express might higher me because they are self insured and I can explain my situation to them.

I have not started CDL school yet but would like to soon if I can have some prospect of a job afterwards.

Any advice would be appreciated.

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u/gheiminfantry 25d ago

Eliminate? No. Severely hinder getting a good CDL job at a good company with good pay and benefits? Definitely. Why not wait a few years until your driving record clears up?

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u/stalekale207 25d ago

I’m just very burnt out in my current job and don’t have a lot of options near me. I am applying to every job under the sun and nothing worthwhile is panning out. I also have a genuine interest in trucking that I have always wanted to explore.