No Experience, Misdemeanor on my record and not the best work history

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  1. RoadRunner Ken

    RoadRunner Ken Bobtail Member

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    Is western express my only option?
     
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  3. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    Answer: That all depends....
    • When did you get your CDL (month, year)?
    • What CDL endorsements (if any) do you now have?
    • What is your approx location -- or zip code?
    • How long ago was your misdemeanor? What was the basic gist of it?
    • How long/recent have your employment gaps been? Can you describe/explain/validate your last 10 years of employment history?
    • How old are you?
    • Can you pass a DOT physical?
    • Have you recently used recreational drugs? If so -- how long ago did you quit? Or -- have you yet to quit?
    • How's your driving history? Any accidents/citations in the last 5 years?
    -- L
     
  4. RoadRunner Ken

    RoadRunner Ken Bobtail Member

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    Am i supposed to answer all of this? lol if so dm me
     
  5. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Maybe, maybe not.
    Depends on which companies are hiring in your area. Misdemeanor and shoddy work history can be waived with some companies.
    Western Express is ok to get the career started.
     
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  6. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    Here.....on the Forum....it's all multiple choice (answer only what you're comfortable with).

    On those CDL job applications -- you'll pretty much have to answer THEM ALL.

    If you give those answers here -- we can help you.

    More info = better feedback.

    Your choice....

    :dontknow:

    -- L
     
  7. drivingmissdaisy

    drivingmissdaisy Road Train Member

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    If answering "all that" is too much, then driving a truck ain't for you.
     
  8. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    You s
    You should get used to it right now.
    That is pretty much what any company will ask you. They will want details, not diversions.
     
  9. RoadRunner Ken

    RoadRunner Ken Bobtail Member

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    What? lol these are random people on the internet, I don’t need to tell all these things to. An employer is much different. But thanks for your opinion
     
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  10. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    An employer is also random people.

    If you have a problem being honest here, where you came first for advice, what hope for you?
     
  11. RoadRunner Ken

    RoadRunner Ken Bobtail Member

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    An employer is much different than a random person on the internet. Have already answered these qu
    It’s exactly that, I ask for advice and I don’t get it, I’m just told I shouldn’t be trucking, buddy, go somewhere else
     
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