Work history

The 10 years of driving history only applies to experience drivers. They need 3 years of work history for non experienced drivers. You will need to get some documentation to prove you worked. Some might work with you some will not. Give a few a call and see what type of responses your getting.

 

If you got paid cash, didn't they 1099 you either ?

 

6 months won't cut it. Again use the search feature, it is very helpful.

 

cant you get the warden to say you were working while you were there?

 

Which companies are you considering?
Some accept letters signed and notorized that you were unemployed and looking for work during periods of unemployment.
Ask each company what they require; they all have their own rules.
Which state do you live in? There's probably a dozen companies to try.

 

Do you have tax records where you filed taxes each year.
One guy on here has never had a job; he inheritied some money and partied for a few years until he was broke and still found a trucking job.
Submit several applications.
Lobos Interstate Services
Carolina Logistics
Western Express
CRST
Southern Refrigerated Transport
Which state do you live in?
Your state might pay for private cdl school; most states have that program, but lots of paperwork.