Will any company take me with this on my record?

Hi there,

Every company is different, and they all have their own drug/alcohol charge policies. I know for the company I drive with and the program I used (Driver Solutions/USA Truck) that any drug or alcohol related offenses had to be at least 5 years old and not a felony. Not sure if this is the industry standard though?

Good luck!

 

Ya every co. is diff. I suppose depends on there ins. Co? I posted from another site I found some info on this. Look under new driver post and driving/legal issues.Only like 3 pages rite now but could shine some lite.L-8ter!

 

In New York I think anything under 1 ounce is a misdemeanor, but you #### near get the death penalty in Arizona. I don't smoke weed, and I'll pee in a DoT cup every day if they want me to, but the US really needs to legalize this stuff.

 

It's going to be the actual charge that makes the difference. You're 5-6 years out of the charge but as one person said, it may be a misdemeanor and will not be as big a deal as a higher charge.

I'd suggest calling who you're interested in driving for and talk to them. If you don't like what the first person says and they say no, call back and get someone else. Often times these recruiters are looking for the "easy road" and if someone is hirable but going to be a challenge then they'll just say no. Keep trying.

Being in Illinois will probably be a plus because of all the freight running through there.

Good luck and let us know what you find out will ya?

 

Some companies won't look at you but it's been several years so you may be able to go to school with a company and work for them. Try Prime, Inc. out of Springfield, Missouri. US Express, Okie City, Schieder, Stevens.

 

the best bet is to see if you can get your record pardoned.

 

He has most likely retired from trucking,

about 3+ years ago..........................