Would You Help A New Driver?

Could definitely detect military in your writing. ...Thank you for your service... You have come to the right place for a wealth of knowledge..Chinatown is a great resource,he knows most every second chance company out there.

 

Most will tell you Florida is a terrible place to live, WRT truck driving, and getting home time, loads home, or out, etc. But there are lots that do it successfully.

Good luck with your future endeavors, it sounds like you have a plan, which is a lot more than many have!

 

Well good luck to you it's not an easy first couple years but if you stay focused and keep your driving record clean a decent living is not far off , just know many start but few are still driving in 3 years it only takes one mistake when your new. My advice is always the same to new drivers don't worry about money stay put, get 1 year or better in the seat protect your record and don't hit anything.

 

I will add my brother went from a big carrier and no money and after one year went to ND he is Makin 33.50 an hour it can be done although they kinda slow right now. I started at cr England and no money now 5 years later I make over 70 a year. Good luck and again don't hit anything.

 

A heads up regarding hazmat background checks: you will be automatically disqualified for your felonies at first. After 7 years, they will not be a problem (only the terrorism or murder-level ones will permanently disqualify you). I know because I had a much less severe felony (Forgery), and had to apply for a "waiver" because it was only 5 years old at the time. But they granted it to me because I had been off paper and a good boy and driving all that time to get my life back together. I had to get letters from my employer, friends, family, and even the court as supporting evidence that I was worthy and posed no threat. The TSA takes all that into account. It was a long process. You can do that down the road, but they may deny your appeal for a waiver if you try too early. I seriously doubt they would grant a felon a waiver immediately post-release, but who knows. The government makes strange choices sometimes!

The best bet is to get on the road, get some experience, and get your life back together before trying for the hazmat endorsement. While it is good to have, and makes you more marketable, there are plenty of jobs which pay good money and don't require it. Also, many companies are on board with hiring ex-military because they know you guys tend to have a good attitude and work ethic. Baby steps for now, though. Good luck, man.