trying to get hired with a recent misdemeanor... - Truckers' Trucking Forum | Message Board

theredmenace · **^ Top** #1 01.29.2008

Alright... I have a very recent misdemeanor attempted larceny charge. During the long and strenuous legal process that followed my getting caught, i decided to pursue truck driving. I got myself trained, obtained a CDL, and even got a few prehires, although at that time i still hadn't been found guilty, so i am pretty sure they knew nothing about my situation. Anyway, long story short, because of the duration of my court proceedings and the length of time taken to prove to my probation officer that i wasn't going to give him any trouble, it has been 5 months since i completed training and i now have permission to go over the road. So my questions: What companies might be willing to hire me? Will the time passed since my training be any problem? My driving school told me CFI, that is all I know of. any help y'all could give me would be great.

rick263 · **^ Top** #2 01.30.2008

first and foremost, make sure you have a written court order that allows you to travel within the lower 48, or wherever your company may take you. this is very important! secondly, sometimes, you may just have to provide probation with a faxed itinerary of your dispatch and route to make them happy.. this way they have a way to get in touch with you and know where you are at all times.

finally, most companies have a list of disqualifying offenses that will give you a good idea if it is even worthwhile applying to them...the safety dept. and recruiting team typically can tell you this over the phone,, if you dont hear back, its not good! take the time, and do some research!

good luck!

passingtrucker · **^ Top** #3 01.30.2008

Companies are so desperate to fill the driver's seat that they might overlook the larceny charge, so long as this was your only prior. If they're vindictive against you, start looking at flatbed companies, and hauling sand and gravel. These 2 areas of the trucking industry are usually more forgiving on newbies with colorful past. As a driver pulling a box or reefer trailer, you'll be entrusted with thousands of $$ in merchandise. There had been past cases (and still is today) of drivers stealing the freight, and selling them over the CB radio to make some extra $$. With flatbeds, you're hauling products that require a forklift to handle, and not easily sold off at swap meets. Ditto for hauling sand and gravel.

carrot top · **^ Top** #4 01.31.2008

apply to all you can. the school I went to told me if they need drivers bad they will give you a chance. we had a guy in my class that was recruited from prison into the tech school because of a new program that was really good. he was even the first one to get his cdl, after 5 went. he did get hired at a company. it might not be the best paying companies but he did get hired. and other companies told him to give them a call after a year or to and they would put him to work. so there is hope just tell them the truth don't hold anything back. take a copies of your dmv report and criminal background with you to orientation.

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