misdemeanor charges - Page 4 - Truckers' Trucking Forum | Message Board

prisonerofthehwy · **^ Top** #31 02.12.2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley

Im thinking about going to a truck driving school in my area and was wondering if there is any trucking companies out there that overlook misdemeanors. In July 2004 I had a marijuana possession charge (under 35gms) and wasnt sure how much that would hurt me on getting a job because I dont want to go to CDL school and no trucking company hire me because of it. The possession was at my house and not in my vehicle and didnt know if that matterd or not.
If anyone has any input on gettn a trucking job with that misdemeanor I would appreciate your help.

I know of someone that works at Swift that had a felony. Not the best of companies, (I worked there myself but have no criminal history. lol) But that's the kind that's going to take you on board unfortunately.

prisonerofthehwy · **^ Top** #32 02.12.2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by leannamarie

I think the deal is more about your age than that one misdemeanor. My ex had a number of offenses, including drugs, and he had no problem finding companies to hire him. But your age is a deterrent. Most insurance carriers require you to be 23 years old.

Some also require you to be atleast 25.

prisonerofthehwy · **^ Top** #33 02.12.2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by myminpins

I believe this only applies to charges levied against you in Canada but I have never checked it out.

Far as I know, if you have a criminal record that meets "X" criteria, you are not getting into Canada period. Same with Canadians going into the USA. I don't know if there are exceptions or not.

Here are the rules of a pardon:

[LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link.

Wow, there are a TON of places offering to do this for you for outrageous fees!! It's $50 to do it yourself. Period. Unbelievable the scammers out there.

Also, a misdameanor in the USA, is a Felony in Canada, so you're not going to get to pass the maple leaf border.

prisonerofthehwy · **^ Top** #34 02.12.2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by 379 Peterbilt

Would a former pot infraction keep a person out of Kalifonia?.........(grin)

I thought that was how you gained California citizenship.

Quote:

Originally Posted by leannamarie

Are you kidding, that's one of the biggest crops around these parts. I even have a legal shop a few blocks away where you can walk in and buy whatever quality you so desire.

YOU yourself own a legal shop?
My wife/soon to be exwife's, best friends husband, (yes that is a mouthful,) He drives for Carty & Carty, but has acreage in California, soley dedicated to the growth thereof. That's his secondary income! His mom, and some of his other family, take care of the farming, and send him back some of the profit, but from my understanding, there business is a tight lipped, and very illegal enterprise.

leannamarie · **^ Top** #35 02.12.2008

Where in California is this acreage? I had to laugh the other night at the concert. I don't snoke, never have, but my ex was a daily smoker so I had to get used to the smell. Well I have been a year now without that daily smell, almost forgot what it smelled like. Until I was at an indoor rock concert the other night. That was a shock to my system.

NealinNevada · **^ Top** #36 02.14.2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by jescates

Thanks NealinNevada. I downloaded the form and mailed it off. With the exception of missing a signature, they returned the form and asked me to sign and date and re-submit. So hopefully I will get something back soon saying it has been expunged. It's crazy how much they wanted to perform this simple task. What has essentially cost me about $1.50 in postage and a little effort in searching the codes via internet, the lawyers would have charged me around $2500.

Hey you are welcome...glad to hear that you are making the effort to deal with the system. If you have had any of your civil rights revoked (gun ownership, voting, etc), you can apply to have them restored if you have completed all the requirements of your probation.

cajun · **^ Top** #37 02.14.2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by myminpins

You know, the United States does the exact same thing to us trying to get into the USA.

Why is it a fault or a negative against Canada that we don't allow felons, drunk drivers, druggies, etc., into our country? You don't allow them into yours.

And, NO, they do NOT do a FULL background check on everyone. It's random, just like searching your car inside out is random - same going into the USA from Canada.

Just saying...

I wish we would just repeal nafta and cafta, voila no more problems.

Harley · **^ Top** #38 02.16.2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by prisonerofthehwy

I know of someone that works at Swift that had a felony. Not the best of companies, (I worked there myself but have no criminal history. lol) But that's the kind that's going to take you on board unfortunately.

I thought about Swift but wasnt sure and Ive been talking with TransAm also trying to get a pre-hire letter before starting school. TransAm is the only company that has actually called me to talk about the app.
Even if I dont get in with a more favorable company at first then I'll do the best I can til I at least get a year in on the road.

Thx for the input. I'll keep searching.

383blaze · **^ Top** #39 02.28.2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by myminpins

You know, the United States does the exact same thing to us trying to get into the USA.

Why is it a fault or a negative against Canada that we don't allow felons, drunk drivers, druggies, etc., into our country? You don't allow them into yours.

And, NO, they do NOT do a FULL background check on everyone. It's random, just like searching your car inside out is random - same going into the USA from Canada.

Just saying...

why would we let em in,,,there already here!

Harley · **^ Top** #40 02.28.2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by prisonerofthehwy

I know of someone that works at Swift that had a felony. Not the best of companies, (I worked there myself but have no criminal history. lol) But that's the kind that's going to take you on board unfortunately.

I called BTC in Memphis and told them straight out that I had a misdemeanor possession charge in 2004 and the lady I talked to said she didnt see where that would be a problem so maybe I'll have some luck there plus, I wanted to go flatbed anyway. Ive heard of companies hiring people that did a 20 year stretch for murder and other various crimes but they sure frown on possession charges even if it was your only charge. Strange.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Trucker Forum	Replies	Last Post
Fla. woman has 10 husbands, charges say	Cybergal	The Ladies' Room	3	3 Weeks Ago 10.13 PM
I-95 trucker arrested on DUI charges	Cybergal	Truckers News	8	03.23.2008 07.42 AM
Minor Misdemeanor	jl090507	Trucking Jobs	8	03.22.2008 07.32 AM
trying to get hired with a recent misdemeanor...	theredmenace	Questions From New Drivers	3	01.31.2008 03.44 AM
trucking schools/companies 5yr misdemeanor/felony	Dale	Experienced Truckers' Advice	1	01.09.2008 12.07 PM

Truckers' Trucking Forum/Message Board - The Premiere Truck Driver Forum
Sponsored Links

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)