Misdemeanor marijuana charge

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  1. Peeperski

    Peeperski Bobtail Member

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    I have a regular license with dot medical card driving a 26 foot straight truck. I have been stuck in AL for 7 days and am not in sleeper. My company is just a couple brothers and I am not getting taken care of that's for sure. I want out and only have 3 to 4 weeks experience in this line of work. I enjoy it and want to drive for someone else. I have a recent misdemeanor marijuana charge and got off probation last year. Only had a year probation and is only charge on record. I need help getting into this line of work and want a cdl. Can anyone help ?
     
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  3. Bakari742

    Bakari742 Road Train Member

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    ^ He will help you.
     
  4. Gunner75

    Gunner75 Road Train Member

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    Driving big trucks isn't like driving a 26ft straight truck. Lot more things going on. Highly doubt anyone would hire you with a recent pot charge. But I'm sure there are several out there that will take you, just not the best companies
     
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  5. ibcalm19

    ibcalm19 Road Train Member

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    That may cause you a delay in your goal of getting work with a cdl. You can call a few companies to get an idea from them. You could still apply to get your cdl but if you can't get employed it does you no good. I would definitely get the information I need so you can move forward.
     
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  6. pattyj

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    You're not sleeping in the truck are you?What's wrong with those two brothers making you sit for a week.A drug charge is a very serious offence in this industry even if it is a year old.Maybe someone can give you advice or recommend companies.
     
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  7. Peeperski

    Peeperski Bobtail Member

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    I had to pay out of pocket one night and he would not reimburse me because he didn't authorize. He paid one night for room but I have been sleeping in truck. Very uncomfortable and depressing
     
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  8. Peeperski

    Peeperski Bobtail Member

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    I am also located out of Lincoln mich
     
  9. Bakari742

    Bakari742 Road Train Member

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    I would like to know that too, or maybe he's been sleep sitting for a whole week.
     
  10. Bakari742

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    That sounds like a company from heaven to me.
     
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