felony conviction

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  1. asdf_40160

    asdf_40160 Bobtail Member

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    I am looking at trying to get my CDL from swift.

    Back in 1996 I was convicted of a couple felonies. I have been off probation in late 1998 early 1999 early as in Jan. They added some time credit so the end date changed.

    I know swift says 10 years on convictions and I will list them but would they still look at them being 14/15 yr old.

    I have nothing on my record after that and no traffic tickets 9 yrs

    Just want to see what my chances are making it with swift

    Thanks for your time
     
  2. DenaliDad

    DenaliDad Retired Wheel Dog

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    What Swift does with the information is up to Swift. Ask your recruiter and be totally honest. Leave nothing out. If you do, that will end your career very quickly.
     
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    Tapeworm Medium Load Member

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    DD gave some good advice! If your arrests involved drugs or theft, you may have a tough time getting hired. However, your issues are way in the past so you may not even have to list them on an app. Its been a long time since I filled out my app for Swift, so I do not remember how far back they go with arrests/convictions.
     
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    Main thing I noticed when I went to school was that if you were honest up front it saved a lot of time and money. I suggest you disclose everything to the recruiter. They will know what and how to handle it.
     
    DenaliDad Thanks this.
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    Honesty is the best policy.