I wasn't able to find work in my previous occupation, and was told that there was a huge demand for truck drivers, and so I attended a 12 week truck driving school and earned my CDL with HM/tanker/double/triples endorsements.
Now I find out that because I was once (2002) provoked into a bar fight and have a felony assault on my record (and my inexperience), none of the companies I have applied to (Maverick, CR England, Conway, Werner, JB Hunt, US Xpress, Western Express, USA Truck, Schneider, Marten, Arrow, etc) are interested in hiring me.
I have 24 years of serving my country in uniform, a college degree, a 130 something IQ, and a government clearance, but I'm not moral enough to deliver freight because some idiot decided to pick a fight with me one time? The really ironic thing is that I went back to court in 2006 and the conviction was STRICKEN, so the courts don't even consider it a conviction, but apparently every trucking company in America does.
So... did I waste 12+ weeks trying to get into this industry? Or is there someplace that can look at the total person and not just what happened on one crappy day long ago?
Can a "felon" get a break?
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by paradimethyl, Dec 3, 2008.
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It IS still on the record, because in MD you have to wait 3 years from the time it is stricken before you can request expungement.
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I think you should look into a small company. They tend to evaluate you on an individual basis, instead of following set company rules/guidelines. It might not be your dream job but you should be able to find work hauling locally for a decent wage.
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You have to look at the company. Some will say never and some will in the pass 5 years or so. If I were you I'd really look into getting it off your record if it's even there. So you didn't waste you time and there is hope. You just have to do some extra work to make it happen. Good luck.
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Do your home work and check every company web site you can. Alot of companies wont even consider you but some will. Be honest and up front about the felony. Some companies work that sort of thing on a case by case deal.
I used to be in the same situation, only my felony was in 1987
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if you relocate to california,Gardner Trucking out of Chino Ca. will hire you as they hire many ex-cons to run their freight.when i was pulling their trailers i met drivers who had drug convictions,counterfeit money convictions,assault with deadly weapons, one guy was one of those caught for soliciting young girls on NBC Dateline that was caught and shown on TV and last i heard he STILL HAD HIS JOB!!...try some of the smaller reefer outfits as they usually will overlook that stuff(barfight). that's how i got started after i went through d&a rehab,i had the same problems with the big carriers-you don't really want to work for them anyways,,good luck and don't give up-you will find work
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