step deck or flat

If it were me, I would hang on to what you have for now and make the best you can.

Make sure you put forth your very best and have a good reference when the time comes to move up, I also know people that have kept clean after and have been approved for clearance, I am talking manslaughter and pretty heavy convictions.

I wish you the best and hope the future will be better.

 

I agree about staying with what you have now. You need to check the federal website to see the qualifications for a TWIC card. I don't recall all the disqualifies, but there are time restrictions on them. So, you may be able to get a TWIC, depending on the conviction and time that has elapsed.

The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence. You may not have it so bad where you are. Take your time and build your experience while providing some distance since your conviction. The fact that your current carrier has given you a chance after the conviction should say something about them. Not everyone will give you a second chance. Those who are willing to take a chance are assuming a certain amount of risk when it comes to drug convictions. Many do fall off and repeat previous behavior. There is no way a company can predict who will go back to their old ways. I would probably stick with them at least for a few years. In the mean time you could get your TWIC and provide greater value to your resume.

 

I agree completely with G/MAN

Your company took a big chance with you that most no one would ever do, I am pretty open minded and figure you served what ever was needed and deserve a chance.

Not many would ever even give you a courtesy of a interview, even if others would be willing most times the shipper or receiver location may disqualify you if it is a federal or military installation, airport or sea port. I hauled out of military installations for some time, to be honest they have a very tight window of acceptable entry requirements and one will never know what may disqualify you.

Now here is the link for TWIC, http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/twic/twic_faqs.shtm#DQs

I did not read all the way into it but check it out, if you are eligible I would try to apply and see what happens. Never hurts and around my area a TWIC is like gold for a driver.

 

Very simple, lswmt : Fill out the application for the TWIC. All they can do is deny your application, that's it. So, you will either receive your TWIC Card or you won't. At the very least, will learn from them what is truly required in your own personeal case and whether or not you will ever be able to receive a TWIC card or not.

You are starting over. The one and only way to do that is by being honest and truthful from the onset.

 

I agree as well, just stick with what you have right now and wait it all out. Look into what qualifications you need to get everything you want. The passport will be pointless because it is my understanding that Canada won't allow you in anyways, so thats not going to be an issue for you.

All I can say is best of luck and keep on truckin'

 

"Section 19(2)(a.1) of the Immigration Act of Canada states that persons convicted of an offence outside of Canada, that would be an offence under Canadian law, cannot be admitted to Canada. Criminally inadmissable persons can, however, apply for a special permission to enter Canada. This special permission is expressed by a Minister's Permit."

Any person living in the United States who possesses a criminal record and wishes to travel to Canada will need a Ministers Permit. This is valid up to one year. One may also apply for a Rehabilitation. This document is a permanent approval, and allows hassle free border crossing into Canada.
The Canadian Government will look at each application individually. They will consider the following factors:

1) Nature of conviction
2) Date of last conviction
3) Sentencing
4) Reasons for travel

A Ministers Permit may take up to 6 months for processing. A personal interview may be required at the port of entry nearest the applicant's residence.

Rehabilitation allows lifetime access into Canada. This document never needs to be renewed. A Ministers Permit and Rehabilitation does not permit one to work in Canada. These approvals allow visitation for a period up to 6 months at a time.

Interestingly enough, President Bush had to file for these papers as he has a DUI conviction. He can cross the border until 2004 according to his paper work.