Where should i start and can i do this???

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by dreamtrucking, Jul 29, 2016.

  1. dreamtrucking

    dreamtrucking Bobtail Member

    15
    2
    Jul 29, 2016
    0
    Around 4 years ago i got a few misdeameanors. DUI highest rate and driving without a licence. theft(3rd degree) and simple assault. I am 26 years old now and have gotten my life together. I've been saving money for the past 3 years for trucking school and start in october. Will someone hire me? what companies should i look at? even if i have to wait another year for 5 years to pass for the dui like most companies will it then be easy to find a job? Trucking is my only plan in life. It's my dream and has been for the past 4 years. thank you.
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. Mudguppy

    Mudguppy Degenerate Immoralist

    1,657
    4,063
    Apr 28, 2014
    Wooley Swamp
    0
  4. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

    68,439
    143,490
    Aug 28, 2011
    Henderson, NV & Orient
    0
    TransAm might cut some slack for you. This company has the nicest trucks on the road. Which state do you live in so we know the hiring area.
    Many companies bend their own hiring rules, so what's on the website can be negotiable.

    @dreamtrucking
    Looking at TransAm website; looks like you're good to go! Welcome to trucking; it's a great career!
     
    Last edited: Jul 29, 2016
  5. dreamtrucking

    dreamtrucking Bobtail Member

    15
    2
    Jul 29, 2016
    0
    pennsylvania so what are my chances do you think percent wise 50% or 70% etc. thank you.
     
  6. dreamtrucking

    dreamtrucking Bobtail Member

    15
    2
    Jul 29, 2016
    0
    i don't care what company or how low pay it is. I just want to drive period.
     
    x1Heavy Thanks this.
  7. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

    68,439
    143,490
    Aug 28, 2011
    Henderson, NV & Orient
    0
    You're chances of getting a good trucking job are 100%.
     
    dreamtrucking Thanks this.
  8. dreamtrucking

    dreamtrucking Bobtail Member

    15
    2
    Jul 29, 2016
    0
    are you being serious? dang i just watched i almost got away with and and this guy went to jail for robbing 6 banks 5 years and is now back to driving trucks. Honestly though 100%?
     
  9. dreamtrucking

    dreamtrucking Bobtail Member

    15
    2
    Jul 29, 2016
    0
    are you talking about after 5 years? or now?
     
  10. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

    68,439
    143,490
    Aug 28, 2011
    Henderson, NV & Orient
    0
    You're hirable now if you can pass the DOT physical. TransAm has "no DUI within the last 2 years."
    Their hiring map isn't on there now, so maybe they've expanded the hiring area. They also will reimburse your school tuition.
    Free Direct TV already installed in the trucks with over 100 channels.
    No, I'm not a recruiter for any company.
     
  11. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

    34,017
    42,104
    Mar 5, 2016
    White County, Arkansas
    0
    Here is source specifically about trying to get hired and some of the things that will essentially BAR you either a period of time up to including years.
    Source Link.

    https://www.everytruckjob.com/faq.html

    Q : I have used many services to look for a driving job but I'm having no luck at all. What would keep me from finding a truck driving job?

    If you are having more difficulties than normal, there may be something in your driving record, MVR or DAC that is holding you back. The following are examples of items that might keep a company from contacting you for employment:

    1 or more felonies in your lifetime
    A drug related felony conviction
    10 years or older felony conviction
    Child pornography related conviction
    Convicted of a violent crime
    Firearm related conviction
    Murder / Rape / Misconduct / Burglary / Robbery / Capital Theft conviction
    Assault & Battery
    Conviction/ investigated / or suspected of involvement in of terrorist activities
    Currently on probation or parole
    More than $5,000 of damage from a preventable accident in last 5 years
    3 or more moving violations in last 3 yrs
    3 or more preventable accidents in last 5 years
    Truck abandonment in last 5 years
    License suspension is less than 3 years old
    1 or more moving violations over 15 mph in last 3 years
    A DUI/DWI within the last 5 years or more than 2 DUI/DWIs ever.
    Fired in the last 5 years
    Ever failed a drug screen
     
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.