TSA Background Check

I do not know the answer to your question about the TSA clearance, or lack thereof. I've had my HME and TWIC since before they started allowing TWIC holders to use the PreCheck line.

Jim Klepper is the only CDL attorney that I'm aware of, although I've never gone looking for one. Speaking of attorneys, you might consider talking to one about getting your record expunged, or at least sealed.

AFAIK, any OTR company will let you live in the truck. If you don't have a permanent address then contact the Escapees RV Club, they can help you get situated in that regard. Just keep in mind that living on the road can be very expensive. It's a lot cheaper if you cook in the truck, and buy everything you can at Walmart instead of at truck stops.

 

Thank you for this. Interestingly enough, in my own research so far without legal counsel at this point I found a very interesting law case that seems to provide some substantive argument as to the legal interpretation of Involuntary Commitment. I am not so certain that I can have it expunged although I may be able to- I haven't spoken to an attorney yet. I attached the case for anyone who may be interested reading this forum. It clearly expresses opinion in other CFR cases that are similar in regard as to the legal definition of involuntary commitment. I would need to begin working before I could pay for legal representation of course. This would mean beginning without Hazmat or TWIC. It's a legal case, so its 33 pages long so if anyone else is ever in a similar situation feel free to read it.

Again, thank you,
Mike in PA

 

You don't qualify if you were involuntarily committed even for observation. Don't try to use the defense of others, for example improper firearms removal, as a way to wiggle out of it. This is a highly regulated industry, and the TSA has specific rules on qualifying for approval.

The only avenue for this is to seek approval, get rejected, and then go through the waiver program.

The other issue is if you were committed for an eval, why would you think being in a box 14 plus hours a day, dealing with the regulations and requirements of driving, and dealing with other people ALL the time, is going to be a good fit? If you are smart, you would run from this industry as fast as possible.

 

I am certainly aware of all of this. Again, I am asking very specific questions. If anyone out there has had experience with this process please advise. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Mike in PA