job offer, then drivers abstract requested

[laser05]

Hey, so I got a job offer and signed the contract. Now they want to do all the back round checks including a drivers abstract.

I have a "young and dumb" 50km/h over the speed limit ticket from 5 years ago. This happened in high school...no point in getting into it here.

I should state this job has nothing to do with driving.

My question is, do you think this is something that will be over looked or am I going to be terminated before I even start? Should I just ask the company ?

Has anyone ever heard of appealing years later to have something removed from their abstract? (not that it deserves to be)

[e31]

You already signed a contract...

[Traffic_Cop]

Tickets are removed after 3yrs from your abstract. So the one you got 5 years ago wont appear.

[laser05]

yes, but now they are asking for a drivers abstract, medical, drug screening. Obviously, if they see something they don't like in those, they can terminate me. Only thing I am worried about is this ticket.



*Yes it does appear, abstracts cover a minimum of 5 years.(for SK anyways) I have my abstract in front of me right now...

[Traffic_Cop]

Originally posted by laser05
yes, but now they are asking for a drivers abstract, medical, drug screening. Obviously, if they see something they don't like in those, they can terminate me. Only thing I am worried about is this ticket.



*Yes it does appear, abstracts cover a minimum of 5 years.(for SK anyways) I have my abstract in front of me right now...

That sucks!! Its 3 years for Alberta

[shakalaka]

You don't have a choice. Just start praying that they don't care. Since it's quite old, perhaps they won't.

[1JZ-Soarer]

Originally posted by Traffic_Cop


That sucks!! Its 3 years for Alberta

Do they ever get removed from your record completely? I have quite a few "young and dumb" tickets

[CMW403]

It's a good thing you posted this thread when you already knew the answer.

[laser05]

^I guess I was hoping for some opinions from people who actually hire candidates based partly on driver abstracts.

[HO2S]

Originally posted by laser05
^I guess I was hoping for some opinions from people who actually hire candidates based partly on driver abstracts.

I dont see it being a problem, its one ticket thats not even that bad from five years ago.
At my employment was ask for a abstract. We are looking for things like multiple dui's, vehicular homicide, anything that would cause a threat to the bussiness or you loosing your licenes.

[My_name_is_Rob]

I was under the impression that the drivers abstracts where purely for insurance reasons on the companies policy. Of course if you already signed a cintract, then it sounds like HR got a little ahead of themselves before having you take the screens.

[SJW]

The real question is, how is the piss test going to go?

[Cos]

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[darthVWader]

Just white it out. They wont notice

[Black Gts]

Probably for insurance, and to make sure you license isnt suspended. Most companies here will hire you up until 6 demerits. I don't think you have anything to worry about.

[A790]

Originally posted by Black Gts
Probably for insurance, and to make sure you license isnt suspended. Most companies here will hire you up until 6 demerits. I don't think you have anything to worry about.

This.

[laser05]

Originally posted by SJW
The real question is, how is the piss test going to go?

Fine. As I do not do drugs.




Seems like the consensus is not to worry about it, I should be fine.


Thanks for all the replies. I will be sure to post an update after my first day on the job.

[Kirbs17]

I hire people daily based upon their driver's abstracts; it is a condition of employment as all of our equipment is truck mounted.

I look for a few simple things, as I realize not everyone is perfect:

Under 6 demerits in the last 3 years. We'll accept UP to 8, if they have never taken a GODI or Defensive Driving Course. Those courses will lower them below the 6 demerits, and we offer GODI as part of our Green Hand School Training.

--How they got to their 6 demerits is up to them.

Suspensions are on a case by case basis. Anything alcohol-related sends up an instant red flag, and will prevent a candidate from being brought on.

--Administrative suspensions (demerits, missing child support, etc) have to be explained by the candidate, and further information can be sought.

Your employer is likely asking for a drivings abstract because at some point in your employment, there exists the possibility for you to drive a company vehicle. If they ask about the speeding ticket, be candid and upfront about it. If they don't ask, don't worry about it.

[schurchill39]

Maybe depending on the company. I know my "young and dumb" tickets screwed me in my job search. Especially with a sask abstract, I've found it confuses a lot of people.

[Masked Bandit]

What's the job?