CDL Application

Commercial Driver Employment Application

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state or federal law. Equal access to employment services and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.

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Applicant Name*
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Current/Previous Addresses

Current Address*
Example: 02/14 - 08/21

Previous Address
Example: 02/14 - 08/21

Previous Address
Example: 02/14 - 08/21

Applicant Questions

Type of employment desired*
Will you be able to meet the attendance requirements?
Do you have any objection to working overtime if necessary?
Can you travel if required by this position?
Have you ever been previously employed by our organization?
Can you submit proof of legal employment authorization and identity?*
Have you ever been convicted of a crime in the last 7 years?*

Driving Credintials

Licenses*
No person who operates a commercial motor vehicle shall have more than one driver's license (Zl9CFR 383 21) I CERTIFY THAT I DO NOT HAVE MORE THAN ONE MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE, THE INFORMATION FOR WHICH IS LISTED BELOW Include all licenses held for the past 3 years.
State
License #
Type/Class
Endorsements
 
Class of Equipment*
Example: Class of Equipment: Straight Truck - Type of Equipment: Flat
Class of Equipment
Type of Equipment
 
Moving Violations (Previous 3 Years)*
List most recent first. If there are none please write a "-" in each field the first line.
Date
Violation
State of Violation
Penalty (revocation, points and/or collateral)
Date Convicted (MM/YY)
 
Accident History (Previous 3 years)*
List most recent first. If there are none please write a "-" in each field the first line.
Date
Nature of Crash
No. of Injuries
Fatalities
 
Have you ever been denied a license, permit, or privilege to operate a motor vehicle?*
Has any license, permit, or privilege to drive been suspended or revoked?*

Employment History

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR 391.21) require that all applicants wishing to drive a commercial vehicle list all employment for the last three (3) years. In addition, if you have driven a commercial vehicle previously, you must provide employment history for an additional seven (7) years for a total of ten (10) years. Any gaps in employment in excess of one (1) month must be explained. Start with the last or current position including any military experience. and work backwards (email separate sheets, if necessary). You are required to list the complete mailing address, including street number. city, state, zip and complete all other information.

Current (or Most Recent) Employer

Address*
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MM slash DD slash YYYY
Please also include if the total is Annual, Weekly, Hourly, or some other timeframe.
While employed here were you subject to Federal Motor Carrier Regulations?*
Was the job designated as a safety sensitive function in any Department of Transportation regulated mode, subject to alcohol and controlled substance testing as required by 49 CFR, part 40?*

Second-Most Recent Employer

Address*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Please also include if the total is Annual, Weekly, Hourly, or some other timeframe.
While employed here were you subject to Federal Motor Carrier Regulations?*
Was the job designated as a safety sensitive function in any Department of Transportation regulated mode, subject to alcohol and controlled substance testing as required by 49 CFR, part 40?*

Third-Most Recent Employer

Address*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Please also include if the total is Annual, Weekly, Hourly, or some other timeframe.
While employed here were you subject to Federal Motor Carrier Regulations?*
Was the job designated as a safety sensitive function in any Department of Transportation regulated mode, subject to alcohol and controlled substance testing as required by 49 CFR, part 40?*
If you have additional employers please email them to(jwilliams@shoosmith.com)

Employment Gaps
Please explain any gaps in employment (Include month/year & reason)
Start Date (Month/Year)
End Date (Month/Year)
Reason
 
Summarize any job-related training, skills, licenses, certificates, and/or other qualifications.

Educational History

List school name and location, years completed, course of study, and any degrees earned.

References

List 3 reference names, telephone numbers, and years known (do not include relatives or employers)

Authorization and Employment Acknowledgment Statement

I hereby authorize Shoosmith Construction, Inc. to contact, obtain, and verify the accuracy of information contained in this application from current & previous employers, educational institutions, and references. I also hereby release Shoosmith Construction, Inc. and its representatives from liability for seeking, gathering, and using such information to make employment decisions and I release all other organization from any liability for providing such information.

I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission made on this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of this application or immediate termination of employment if I am employed, wherever it may be discovered.

If I am employed, I acknowledge that there is no specified length of employment and this application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment. Accordingly, either the employer or I can terminate the relationship at will, with or without cause at any time, so long as there is no violation of applicable state or federal law.

I understand that it is the policy of this organization not to refuse employment or otherwise discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability because of that person's need for a reasonable accommodation as required by the ADA.

I also understand that if I am employed, I will be required to provide satisfactory proof of identity and legal work authorization within three days of being hired. Failure to submit such proof within the required time shall result in immediate termination of employment.

I also understand that the information I provide regarding my current or previous employers may be used, and those employer(s) will be contacted for the purpose of investigating my safety performance history as required by 49 CFR391.23. I understand that I have the right to:

  • • Review information provided by current/previous employer
  • • Have errors in information corrected by previous employers, and for those employers to resend the corrected information to the prospective employer; and
  • • Have a rebuttal statement attached to the alleged erroneous information, if the previous employer (s) and I cannot agree on the accuracy of the information.

This certifies that I completed this application, and that all entries herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I represent and warrant that I have read and fully understand the foregoing, and that I seek employment with Shoosmith Construction, Inc. under these conditions.

Note: A motor carrier may require an applicant to provide more information than that required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Terms and conditions*
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