When a potential job asks for a clean driving record what do they mean?

I got a DUI about 4 years ago and a speeding ticket last summer. Is that too dirty? I was 18 when I got the DUI.
When a potential job asks for a clean driving record what do they mean?
It depends on what the job is, and what they say for a duration as a clean driving record. For example we employ Lab Driver's, they have to have a clean driving records w/no moving violations for at least the past two years. So it depends on what the company said for how long your record should be clean. But your speeding ticket last summer will probably disqualify you since it is a recent moving violation and a DUI is very serious and 4 years ago is very recent for that, so even that could be a factor. I'm sure you insurance rates are higher for you w/these two things on your record, so for an employer you would be a very high risk, and may not even qualify to be covered under their insurance. My advice would be not to get a job that requires a clean driving record, not for awhile yet anyways. I would think they wouldn't hire you based on your record, but you never know. Sorry to be the barrier of bad news.





Just as a side note, if they require a clean driving record, they will run a background check on your driving record so they will see everything that is on their.





Best of luck!





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Reply:I thought a clean driving record means nothing - not even a speeding ticket - on your record, but I have come to find out that's not necessarily true. But I would think a DUI would be considered a bad mark.





However... Most companies are looking at 3 yr records - at least that's how it is here in Texas.





How about a defensive driving course? Sometimes that can help your driving record. You can do them online for $25. You might could at least wipe the speeding ticket off your record. Good luck!
Reply:You should write that you received a DUI 4 years ago but not the speeding ticket as long as its been taken care of. The only reason why I would mention about the DUI is because it's a serious matter - compared to a simple speeding ticket. Good luck and hopefully you will get the job!
Reply:some companys are strictor than others.some trucking companys ask for a 7 year history on youre driveing and employment history and some go back 3 or 4 years.it will all depend on the company and what sort of contracts thay have.send youe resume to as many companys as possable and see which one bites the hook....good luck
Reply:What's a DUI? May I know which country has this? Anyway, a clean driving record would mean no speeding, no drunk driving, no accidents, no court cases etc.
Reply:Usualy, employers go back 3 years, but you should tell them anyway, Or get a dmv printout to take with you, and go by what IT says.