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Would I be able to be a truck driver with recent DUI conviction?

Convicted in May 2011 but the DUI was back in 2003. Is it the conviction date that matters or the actual occurrence date?

Update:

It happened in Riverside CA during the one day that I visited there. I moved to back to TN where my family lives not knowing that a law was passed that connected all the DMVs'. So I went all those years without a license and just decided I need to get it taken care of since I have a child and I need a better job. Has not helped with job situation though...actually hurt me. That is why there is such a long time between arrest and conviction date.

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  • 9 years ago
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    depends on the state, but to be honest in the state of florida that would be a NEVER going to happen.

  • 9 years ago

    Why would a trucking company hire someone with a DUI conviction, when they can hire a thousand other truck drivers who can do the same job as you who DON'T have a history of drinking and driving?

  • 9 years ago

    The date it goes on your record is the conviction date

    And you are saying it took 8 years to get this to court?

    I do not believe it

  • 9 years ago

    Both...and not likely. Check the DOT regulations in your state for sure.

    Source(s): Husband runs a trucking company.
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  • 9 years ago

    probably not, but check with the licensing department any way.

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