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Old 04.04.2008
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i think boyd is an O/O co.


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What about Boyd Bros out of Alabama?
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what was the charge? It can help to narrow down who you would qualify for.
Misdemeanor possession in July 2004. I dont smoke anymore and dont have the desire to either but that charge is keeping me out of alot of good companies.

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mcelroy out of cuba AL maybe. talked awhile on cb with a driver that was happy there.

BTW, arrow is going through a downsizing (according to one of their drivers) from something like 1200 units to 800.
I have app in with arrow but havent heard anything yet. I guess downsizing would be a good reason why.

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I do believe your in Roehl's hiring area and they have a very good flatbed division. But they are also pretty strict with there hiring. Worth a try though.
It cant hurt to fill out online app. I have nothing to lose at this point and all they can say is NO. Right?

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What about Boyd Bros out of Alabama?
I filled out an online app about a month before I started school and called them Monday to let them know I was in school. After giving the lady my name, she pulled up my app and said, "We cant offer you employment goodbye" and hung up on me. Very rude she was. Its just too bad she couldnt hear what I said after she hung up on me.

I appreciate everyones advice and i will keep on searching
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Misdemeanor possession in July 2004. I dont smoke anymore and dont have the desire to either but that charge is keeping me out of alot of good companies.
That will unfortunately be the case for some time. While it is not a CDL disqualifier (I don't think) it does show that you have used in the past.

A lot of companies simply won't hire you because they feel that you are too likely to use on te road which may cause a lawsuit against them should there be an accident while you were using.

They don't take the time to hear out the person who is applying.

I believe people can quit using, because I quit.

This should not keep you out completely, but it does severely limit your options. You may have to keep looking, and then sign on with whoever lets you.

Try the big companies after Jul 2009. With 5 years passed since conviction, they may reconsider you. Of course, by then you'll have experience and may not need the big ones..
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I should have checked into this earlier (my wife says I always wait til the last minute anyway) but I thought about checking to see what it would take to get the charge expunged and how long it would take.

I heard you dont always need a lawyer to do it so I thought I would call the county courthouse and see what they have to say.

I have heard of people with 2 or 3 DWI's getting trucking jobs or guys that did time for murder or some sexual crime and then they want to frown on a misdemeanor possession charge. It BS. If a company wanted to random me, then fine, I have no problem with that.

I think some companies should be a little more lenient because just because I used to smoke dont make me a bad person or mean I cant do the job safely. If it was a felony possession then I could see their point for not hiring me, but D**N, its was just a misdemeanor.

I'll just keep looking. See what I can come up with.
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Well, there is always SWIFT... Did I just say that.... D**N, I can't believe I just said that....

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Well, there is always SWIFT... Did I just say that.... D**N, I can't believe I just said that....

Good Luck!
I cant believe you just recomended SWIFT. I would rather look for a local job before going with them.

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I should have checked into this earlier (my wife says I always wait til the last minute anyway) but I thought about checking to see what it would take to get the charge expunged and how long it would take.

I heard you dont always need a lawyer to do it so I thought I would call the county courthouse and see what they have to say.

Getting things expunged can be a tricky process. I do know there is a wait limit, in terms of years before certain things can be taken off your record. Just go talk to a lawyer and see what they say. Many lawyers will do a consultation for free.

I have heard of people with 2 or 3 DWI's getting trucking jobs or guys that did time for murder or some sexual crime and then they want to frown on a misdemeanor possession charge. It BS. If a company wanted to random me, then fine, I have no problem with that.

Unfortunately what you're running into is more of a liability issue that a moral one. A sexual offender (thought that was a disqualifier?) isn't going to cause damage to the truck with those habits. A murderer will have a harder time than a sex offender getting that same job because he/she could decide to use the truck as their next weapon. A drug user could take a hit of something and start driving down the road and kill many people by accident... Imagine a tank full of Anthrax tipping over and rupturing because somebody went on a craze from some drug.

I'm not saying you will, but the insurance companies are saying you will. They don't listen to people, only their "risk assesment" software, which would list you as a much higher risk for great liability than a murderer, who in turn is a higher risk than a guy who embezzled money.

I think some companies should be a little more lenient because just because I used to smoke dont make me a bad person or mean I cant do the job safely. If it was a felony possession then I could see their point for not hiring me, but D**N, its was just a misdemeanor.

I'll just keep looking. See what I can come up with.
The real problem isn't usually the company, it's usually the insurance carrier for that company. If the company is self insured, then you may as well consider them an insurance company.

Keep looking, you will find something, I hope sooner, rather than later. There are plenty of people out here doing a very safe job who made mistakes when they were younger.. I believe in second chances.
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i cant see anyone anyone hauling a tanker full of anthrax.............i wouldnt want to be around that no matter who is driving it........but i get what you are saying, i dont know if anyone mentioned melton?
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Harley try transland in Strafford, MO. If they hire you They will start you on a box but they are needing flatbed drivers big time. They are a smaller company so maybe it would increase your chances.
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