Companies that hire a driver on probation?

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  1. mike.beals01

    mike.beals01 Bobtail Member

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    Suggestions? 1st offense class D misdemeanor in the state of Maine but moving back to Fort Worth. Clean driving record with 18 years experience
     
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  3. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    What was the offense?

    Typically misdemeanor is no big.

    If it's a dui, drugs, or something pertaining to drugs, or assault that may be a bit different.
     
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  4. mike.beals01

    mike.beals01 Bobtail Member

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    I was accused of domestic violence and unfortunately the state of Maine always supports the supposed victim so I took a plea deal so I wouldn't have to deal with the court system anymore. So basically 2 years probation but can be reduced to 1 year after completing a online class. No prior criminal history
     
  5. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    My best advice is run it up a flagpole and see who shoots at it.

    Almost all applications are on line now, and if it automatically disqualifies you, just move to the next company.

    Start at the top and work your way down. Don't just go by what other people say or hearsay, especially here.

    The place people tell you you'll never get in there, the guy may say welcome aboard.

    You've zero to lose by trying.
     
  6. mike.beals01

    mike.beals01 Bobtail Member

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    Very true, thank you... I threw a couple lines out yesterday to see if I get a bite.
     
  7. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    You'll get a job. Don't discount yourself. Start at the top. All they can say is no.
     
  8. mike.beals01

    mike.beals01 Bobtail Member

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    I'm a road warrior and have zero interest in running local or regional.
     
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  9. Dave_in_AZ

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    Look in our help wanted section. The forum rules don't allow recruiting.

    Bit there's lot's of adds from small fleet owners.

    You'd pull down six figures easy enough.
     
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  10. bryan21384

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    You definitely can get a job. There's drivers out here with felonies that can find work. When are you moving to Fort Worth? You're clearly experienced so it won't be difficult. The only thing that may hamper you is living in Maine. Once you get to Texas, it's going to be leaps and bounds easier to get a job.
     
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  11. mike.beals01

    mike.beals01 Bobtail Member

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    I moved back up here to Maine a year ago from Fort Worth I kick myself in the ### because it sucks up here in Northern Maine. Not much for job opportunities
     
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