Expunged Criminal record question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by NewBeginnings81, Nov 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM.

  1. NewBeginnings81

    NewBeginnings81 Bobtail Member

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    Hello, if this question has been asked before my apologizes ahead of time. This question is intended for drivers who have knowledge of this please.

    I managed to get an interview with Air Gas as a hazmat driver with a little over two years experience as a A class driver for another company that pays little to nothing barely getting by until now.

    I got in trouble in 2019 and was arrested charged with 3 misdemeanors and got two years probation knocked down to 11 months instead. I got my criminal record expunged in March of 2025 not sealed to be clear.

    Does the background check show up for a company like this if your record is expunged? I ask because the lawyer I had said since my record is expunged I should never bring it up to potential employers but with this being a hazmat job and a company like this I'm conflicted. I want to be honest but fear if I mention it they won't even consider me. I really need this job. Anyone with knowledge on this would be appreciated. Thank you in advance for your replies. Happy holidays if you celebrate.
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Do what your lawyer said.
    If it shows up anyway, just say, "But, it was expunged!"
    In trucking, honesty is not always the best policy.
     
  4. Frank Speak

    Frank Speak Road Train Member

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    I'm not sure what exactly "Expunged" means in legal terms, but I know this. I would follow the advice of my attorney before I'd take any advice from a bunch mopes on an internet trucking site.

    Love,

    One of the Mopes
     
  5. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    We've gone through this before.

    Once a charge is in the system, it is there forever. The systems do not remove records.

    This does not mean it appears on a standard background check, but if someone digs for it, it will show up.

    Would I worry about it?

    No, unless it is a disqualifying activity.
     
  6. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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