O/O as a Felon

In my experience at least, you have to meet the same criteria as a company driver as far as criminal background, etc. You could probably get your own authority and run your own show all together, though, I would imagine.

 

@Ridgeline may have some answers.

 

Yes. It's the exact same process.

 

Try Greatwide.
Greatwide Industry-leading truckload carrier

 

Pretty much depends on what the conviction was for.

 

Before you lease a semi or get a loan, find out every single expense that you’ll have. Which is :cpa, registration m, approximate quarterly ifta, all the insurances, maintenance (20-25k a year), trailer rental and insurance for it etc. divide it by weeks and see how much you need to make to be profitable. Current market is absolute trash, if you have loans and payments it’s going to be miserable. set yourself up in a way where you don’t have a whole lot of debt, it will make life a lot easier

 

I Heard China calling ...

Yes and no, most won't care unless it is something like a large theft or embezzlement crime.

 

You can also say they made a mistake and charged you for smuggling money, while you were only snuggling it. And when it got really dirty, you put it in the laundry, and didn’t launder it.

All jokes aside, I think you’ll be able to find a company where you can get your feet wet before jumping in head on. Will your current employer give you loads to haul if you inspect and purchase the truck if it all works out? Best of luck to you.