i was wondering if any one could give me an answer to this i got a DUI a year ago and was wondering how hard is it going to be for me to get back in a pump when i get my cdls back the dui was not in a pump it was in my car .

This is an interesting question. I can see where insurance companies would consider you a risk. Everyone makes mistakes ! So eventually I beleave you can get back into a pump. I am sure you will have a .00 limit for alcohol.

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Put yourself in the position of the people doing the hiring. Given the option, why would anyone want to take on the extra expense. From a risk management view, why take the chance? Most major (viable) insurance companies will not want to insure you, making it hard for a company to employ you. It is just the way it is; nothing personal about it. The fact that your violation was in a non CDL vehicle has no bearing. If possible you need to go to work for someone as an oiler/second man. It will be very difficult for you to get a job that requires a CDL for some years; providing that your prospective employer complies with DOT regulations and does the required preemployment check with your past employers and DMV search.

You may get hired by a company that does not do the required DOT & DMV checks, but then where would you be?

As always, Bob makes clear, Persist and accurate points. I worked for one of those WHERE WOULD YOU BE COMPANIES. No honesty, Integrity, Who cares if the operator has been hopped up for three days as long as he gets there attitude. This is no place to be! It gives the pumping industry a bad name. With that said. Starting as an oiler is a pretty good idea. Earn the trust, get back in the saddle and let it ride. Keep in mind, Those where would you be companies are always looking for their next victim!!

The company I work for has lost several good drivers over the last couple years due to dui.  They get their licenses back, but the company insurance rates prevents them from letting them drive company vehicles.

smart company!

Perhaps you can find a job with a company that needs a placing boom operator. I know Florida has a need. Don't let it get you down-just look at it as a tremendous opp. to change! Best days are ahead-John

Well first off if you lacked the good judgement and common sense enough that you would get behind the wheel after drinking I don't think I would trust you with any of my equipment. I like to have a drink as much as the next guy but I have walked 10+ miles home before,  because I was in fear of endangering my livelihood and taking food out of my kids mouths by getting my DL taking away. But there is work out there for pump operators with shitty driving records, in most union companies you can get a job as an oilier and you can as mentioned above get a job working on a placing boom crew, the money will not be as good but sometimes you gotta take your lumps....

According to some of these fellows getting a dui is the worst thing you can do.  I for one feel that CDL drivers get the shaft, our limit is lower than the auto drivers and it does not make any difference if you are driving a truck or your personal car.  Unlike auto drivers you are going to loose your job when you get a dui.

I sure think it makes a difference if you are headed home from work and stop for a couple of beers or you are a fellow that has not taken a sobber breath for 10 years.  I do not know how much it will cost for a company to insure you but if I was hiring I would give you an interview to see what the situation was.  I personal would rather hire an experience operator to drive my 60000+ lb truck down the road than a 30 day wonder who I may have to buy an automatic transmission for.  It beats the hell out of training a guy for 2 months then worrying about him screwing up for another 6 months.

I have never had a dui or an accident but I still do not feel as perfect as Bob or Pumper.  Maybe next month.

I truely wished we all walked on water.There was a time when our class A's were protected,seperate from private.We all make mistakes or in a unpredictable situation.That was in different times.Now when one makes that mistake it is 10 times worse.It was fun when we all did it together and on the way home stopped.Lessons are learned,sometimes the hard way.

I feel for you, I hope things work out for you and someday you say it was all for the good and things have worked out well. i know you wish you could of done things differently but i hope there is a purpose and a new direction that comes out of this that blesses you and your family.