legal questions

depends on what they are A B C?.From what I been told by someone who works in law enforcement IN Texas that Class C misdemeanors dont even go on your criminal background/record.

if it doesnt have to do with alcohol or drugs then it shouldnt be a problem.

 

another piece of advise, when you send your application don't leave anything out. Be honest, if you get caught not being truthful that is often grounds for termination.

 

May Trucking Company

• Have recent verifiable driving experience or completion of qualified truck school
• Have a valid class "A" CDL
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Pass a DOT physical, or provide your own that has been completed in last six months
• Pass drug screen
• Have a stable verifiable work history
• Have an acceptable driving record
• No DWI/DUI convictions in the last five years
• No drug convictions in the last five years
• No felony convictions in the last five years
• No careless or reckless convictions in the last five years

 

It's been my experience that most companies aren't worried about non-felonies more than a couple years old.

and as far as t78's suggestion . . . I drove for May for a while a couple years ago. No complaints at all about them. (Well, I don't like trucks turned down to 62, but that's hard to get away from these days)

 

My work history worries me. I have been employed for the last 9 months, but before that collected unemployment for 18 months. I had some side jobs with family that can be proven only with a letter. I have never worked for a truck co. before. My husband already submitted his application, and I just want to get some feedback before I submit mine. We are looking to be a team and get with a co. that provides training. We are looking at Prime.
Any advice much appreciated.
V

 

from what i have seen if you have no experience they only want the last 3 years work history. they only want more if you are an experienced driver, then they want 10 yrs history, i have been unemployed for 2 yrs but none have said anything about that and i usually give them a little more history just to show what i did before

 

I think they are a lot more forgivable on misdemeanors then on felonies. Your best bet is going to be to call around to the different companies and talk to the recruiters. Whatever you do, don't lie. Be as honest as possible. You may lie and get hired on but when they find out (and they will) they will take you out of that truck and send you packing. Good luck to you.

 

Just work history. If you were laid off, put that, looking for work put that as well. At home mom or dad put that. Its all good as long as you account for all the time in the last 5 or ten years whichever they require. You dont need to verify with documentation or such about laid off looking for work, at home parent ets. just as long as they know what you were doing for that time frame and where you were living. You dont need any experience turning wrenches or being around a truck period. As long as you follow my advise, you will have no problems I assure you.

Stay in touch with your husbands recruiter. Let him or her know what you both want. A few companies out there will have trainers in there fleet that run two students at the same time. One trainer, you and your husband on his or her truck while you both learn and help each other out at the same time. I know nothing about prime, but if they dont offer that than call other companies. Snider pays excellent, hires almost exclusively teams and has a cdl training class of and on. One of the best of the mega caririers.
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No one cares about misdemeanors as long as none of them are drug related or dui/dwi. If it was a serious crime you commited it would be a fellony conviction not a fellony. Misdemeanors are small potatoes, everybody knows that and most everybody has at least a couple of them. Only say you have misdemeanors if asked about them on an application. As far a speaking as long as not asked on paper than lie. Fellonies are a different beast. All companys will check you out as far as they go. But only answere questions asked to you, never volunteer any information not asked.

 

question to anyone....I read that Stevens wants written proof of income over the last three years? any documentation of this? also have a ten year old misdemeanor from Pennsylvania...is this something to worry about? lots of questions before i decide to take the plunge....