Chances of getting a job with a bad driving record

[emt-slick]

My driving record sucks because a couple years ago when I was dumb and irresponsible I got a ticket and then didn't pay it so got a suspension. I have a couple moving violations, that suspension, and an accident within the past 5 years.

Does this kill my chances of getting a job? My last violation was over 1 year ago.

 

[Aprz]

Ambulance wise, unlikely. You can get a job that doesn't involve driving e.g. theme park EMT or ER tech.

 

[MrBrown]

Smooth move slick, not.

 

[AndyK]

What may help your case is undertaking some advanced driving training before applying. It shows that you have recognised your mistakes and have proactively done something about it

 

[Anjel]

I just interviewed with a company and they told me that the most they will hire is someone with 2 points and no accident.

Sorry.

 

[TransportJockey]

Too many EMT-Bs out there for them to bother with someone with a bad record.

 

[anestheticmedic]

A Lot of places will hire u. The last place I worked hired people with DUIs and no license. They just couldn't drive. Most places won't hire those people tho. Do u have a lot of points?

 

[bigbaldguy]

Take some defensive driving classes and slow down lol I've seen a few places around Houston that specifically say to be eligible to be hired you have to be "insurable" so I would think as long as you have a DL and can get insurance you might be ok I'm a volunteer though so I'll be the first to admit I have no idea how picky they are when they're actually paying you. Good luck

 

[usafmedic45]

My driving record sucks because a couple years ago when I was dumb and irresponsible I got a ticket and then didn't pay it so got a suspension. I have a couple moving violations, that suspension, and an accident within the past 5 years.

Does this kill my chances of getting a job? My last violation was over 1 year ago.

This again? Isn't the horse starting to bloat?

 

[TransportJockey]

Take some defensive driving classes and slow down lol I've seen a few places around Houston that specifically say to be eligible to be hired you have to be "insurable" so I would think as long as you have a DL and can get insurance you might be ok I'm a volunteer though so I'll be the first to admit I have no idea how picky they are when they're actually paying you. Good luck

VERY picky. Why pay more in insurance for someone with a bad driving record when you can wait an hour or so and pick up an EMT w/ a clean record and pay less in insurance costs

 

[bigbaldguy]

VERY picky. Why pay more in insurance for someone with a bad driving record when you can wait an hour or so and pick up an EMT w/ a clean record and pay less in insurance costs

Yeah your right he's screwed. :sad: lol

 

[HotelCo]

Don't be discouraged. I have a horrible driving record, and I found an EMT job (at the first place I applied to).

 

[Rykielz]

I was so reckless back when I was 18-19 I managed to get 3 tickets and a minor accident (non-injury) in like 6 months. My employer soon found out and thankfully they didn't fire me, but I was no longer allowed to work 24 hr shifts or drive. This caused me a lot of hardship and cost me a lot of money. Even 2 years down the road when I became a medic I wasn't able to get hired because of the points but luckily they dropped off and now I'm back to 0. I learned my lessons early thankfully and got lucky too. Best thing you cam do with a bad driving record is to not give up and keep trying. Someone's gonna open a door for you with time. Good luck