I thought I had accidents on my MVR. But it says it's only a conviction. Does this count?

Posted by GronGrinder@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 5 comments

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jmzstl@reddit

Does it count as what? Any company you apply to will be able to see that, so you’ll have to disclose it on the application and come up with an explanation.

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GronGrinder@reddit (OP)

I was saying does it count as an accident. But it from what you're saying it sounds like it does.

It just isn't specifically stated to be an accident on paper so I didn't know if I should include it in my application.

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Something you need to learn is the difference between an ACCIDENT and an Incident. Also the difference between a offense, warning, ticket, and a conviction for any said item. Remember that warnings are bad because you are reported without any means to lawyer up and fight it. A conviction for something in one state can be worse in another state. [Like coasting.] Especially if that is your home of record state.

Now back to accidents, if DOT is involved, vehicles towed or worse, an injury? You may be screwed by your company's Insurance. An Incident can be a reprimand and probation or worse if you have a prior Incident.

Always be careful with the words you use to describe an event. When around cops, lawyers, and sometimes even Safety, keep your mouth shut. Responses short with no extra helpful thoughts or details. Cops and Safety are not your friend. And lawyers paid by others are definitely not your friend. Company Insurance carriers would rather send you away than pay out money. Always cover your backside (CYA) and protect your CDL record. And non-CDL related tickets can haunt you. So there are no off duty freedom freebies.

Last is sign up for a CDL driver Lawyer on your Side program. They can help you explain your record to your next employer.

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jmzstl@reddit

I mean it’s up to you. There are other ways companies can potentially find out about an accident. It could be on your CLUE report, which is something that insurance companies look at. It could be on your DAC or DriverIQ (or similar) report if that’s something your current company uses and the next company chooses to look up. Or your current company could simply tell anyone who calls to verify your employment history.

So you’ll can report it as an accident (and try to frame it as a mistake that you used as a learning experience), or just try to play it off as a minor citation and hope your company doesn’t say otherwise.