i just recently passed my class 2. due to do my cpc on Friday. so not looking for work until ive passed both modules. that said ive been invited to and attended an opening day for a company who pretty much said get cpc and give them a ring and spoke to a few agencies who said work is pretty much gauranteed.
here the problem i have an IN conviction from 2022/23 and isnt due to expire until 2026/27
i know alot of companies dont advertise specifically about dd dr or IN some do,
wondering what the likelyhood of an employer checking out my cv and awknowledging im a new trained class 2 driver looking to enter the workforce and then seeing i have an IN conviction from 2023 and turning around and saying nah cant do it insurance.
and potentially the same for agency work.
Fortunatley its not a dd or dr which i believe is on license for 11 years and the IN will expire in a year to 2 years max. i had 6 points on my license so the totting up round me up to 12 points i got a 2 month driving ban
Big corporate companies like DhL, XPO, Winston etc are probably very unlikely to give you a job until it id fully spent.
Not necessarily impossible but most big companies will see it as a red flag. And likely have insurance that stipulates they will not inspire someone with those conviction codes
Smaller family run businesses may be more lenient with them though.
Tbh any person wanting to drive any vehicle for a living with an unsent conviction like that is going to struggle most likely.
It generally isn’t work the risk for a company of employing someone as a driver with a DD etc code especially one that isn’t spent. After it’s spent it should be much easier.
Regardless how the conviction came about it’s is going to be a big red flag to most companies. Also think it is reportable to the traffic commissioner they you have applied for HGV entitlements so you could well end up going for tea and biscuits soon And they can put the kybosh on you ever getting Hgv driving job.
Sorry it’s all sounds like bad news but it’s best to be honest with people and give them all the facts.
When applying for an HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) licence with DD (Reckless/Dangerous Driving) and DR (Drink Driving) conviction codes, you
must declare all unspent convictions to the DVLA and the Traffic Commissioner.
The application process itself is the same as for anyone else, but the convictions will be assessed for their relevance to your fitness to hold a vocational licence.
Application Steps
Get forms D2 and D4: Order the D2 application form (for the licence itself) and the D4 medical examination report from the GOV.UK website or a Post Office that offers DVLA services.
Complete a medical exam: A doctor (either your GP or a private firm) must fill in the D4 form to confirm you meet the higher medical standards for HGV drivers.
Fill in form D2: Complete the D2 application form, making sure to fully disclose all unspent DD and DR convictions in the relevant section. Failure to disclose convictions can lead to fines or licence revocation later.
Send the forms: Send both completed D2 and D4 forms, along with your current photocard driving licence, to the DVLA. There is no application fee for the provisional licence itself.
Impact of Conviction Codes
DR codes (Drink Driving): These are serious and typically remain on your licence for 11 years from the date of conviction. They become “spent” after 5 years under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 for general purposes, but for HGV licensing, the Traffic Commissioner may still consider them, especially if they are unspent.
DD codes (Reckless/Dangerous Driving): These codes stay on your licence for 4 years from the date of conviction.
Assessment by Traffic Commissioner: The DVLA may refer your case to the Traffic Commissioner, who will assess your “good repute” and overall conduct to decide if you are a fit person to hold an HGV licence.
Potential Outcomes:
Having a spent conviction won’t necessarily stop you from getting a licence.
However, unspent convictions, particularly multiple or recent serious ones, may lead to an invite to a driver conduct hearing where you can present your case.
If the conviction led to you being disqualified from driving, this can pose a significant obstacle to obtaining an HGV licence.
Ah I misread what you were saying it’s only an IN code you have not the DD or DR convictions
No insurance should be much less of an issues I’d have thought than the other 2. It may be that some companies will expect you to pay any inflated excess on their insurance to get a job still possibly.
Unless you go to work the places that struggle to keep drivers like multi drop food etc. As they generally would take an ape if it could drive. There are plenty of comalies that will put any bum on a seat but usually lay is not great and conditions also not great.
Again good luck sorry for the long winded stuff and misreading your initial post I’m sat at A&AE so was bored.
