HazMat Endorsement, Criminal Record

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by 18_wheelsofsteel, Jan 25, 2016.

  1. 18_wheelsofsteel

    18_wheelsofsteel Bobtail Member

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    As I'm sure many of y'all know, getting a HazMat requires a clean record, which some of us don't always have....I didn't know that you could clear this up by expunging it, which is good to know. I saw an ad on Facebook and found a law firm that's helping me out. Not too expensive either. Worth checking out if you're having the same problems. There seems like a couple of law firms that do this sorta thing, but the one that I wenet with was Link removed. If you have any questions, let me know - I did some research on it.
     
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  3. Pedigreed Bulldog

    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    You don't necessarily have to have a CLEAN record, just not have certain specific convictions within a set time frame. I forget what all they are or how distant in your past they need to be, just that it is a bit aggravating to fork over all that cash for another background check to renew the endorsement when if you had been convicted of any of the offenses since the last time you'd passed their check, you'd probably still be at the gray-bar motel. But, it is what it is...
     
  4. 18_wheelsofsteel

    18_wheelsofsteel Bobtail Member

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    Mine were arrests from way in the past, total ######## in my book. Still, I can make plenty more to offset the $1000 I paid them to clean things up. Better safe than sorry. Still some ######## in my book. This was stuff like 5-10 yrs ago, nothin that would make me a bad driver.
     
  5. LindaPV

    LindaPV Medium Load Member

    Murder, sexual assult, kidnapping, firearm and explosive convictions, terrorism are the five if I remember.
     
  6. 18_wheelsofsteel

    18_wheelsofsteel Bobtail Member

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    There is a lot more than that, unfortunately.

    Crimes relating to drugs, firearms, and dishonesty (certain types of theft, fraud, etc.) are more common offenses, and will be an issue.

    http://www.cdldigest.com/cdl/hazmat_disqualifying_offenses.html
     
  7. Snowman73

    Snowman73 Bobtail Member

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    I have numerous felonies some of which involved firearms. They were from early 2000's I did all my time completed rehabilitation and a applied for a waiver from Homeland Security and the TSA well I was just recently granted a waiver and given my Hazmat so it is possible. It's a long process but you do NOT need a Lawyer save your money!!
     
  8. Snowman73

    Snowman73 Bobtail Member

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    If you need any help just ask me and I'll lead you the best I can
     
  9. 18_wheelsofsteel

    18_wheelsofsteel Bobtail Member

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    Can you send me the info for the waiver from Homeland and TSA??

    I'm still going to get my records expunged, because in the grand scheme of things $1000 isn't much to have these things legally removed from my record. I can legally say I've never been convicted after the process, so I think its worth it. I am interested in this wavier though, so please send if you can.
     
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  10. austinmike

    austinmike Road Train Member

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    Please report back if you do in fact get your record expunged. I'm skeptical. If it was that easy, alot of people would have clean records.
     
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  11. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Judging by your avitar with only 4 messages and 0 thanks you're advertising this law firm.
     
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