job help please

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by drawfire2, Feb 24, 2013.

  1. drawfire2

    drawfire2 Bobtail Member

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    i have wife and 2 kids and trying to move from not much construction work to school for truck driving. I had a DUI in the state of Fl that completed in july of 08 and ive lived in knoxville with a good driving liscense and no problems since. Will I have a problem getting hired at a decent company when i complete school?
     
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  3. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    This DUI is what 5 yrs old.I would'nt think you would have any problem.But I would call the company just to be on the safe side before filling any apps out.
     
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    UnnamedSickness Light Load Member

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    Great patty, but I have one thing to add....Do all your checking before you pay anything to any school if that is the route you are going....do not take the school's word for it.
     
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  5. drawfire2

    drawfire2 Bobtail Member

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    thanks both of ya, most of the trucking companys say 5yrs old ok but the school actually told me that 1 misdemeanor would keep me from getting any job since im new..sounded like bs to me
     
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    HotH2o Road Train Member

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    Whatever you do stay far AWAY from CR England.
     
  7. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Very true.Schools are out to make money so they'll say what the people wanna hear.Not any different then trucking companies that glamour up their websites.
     
  8. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    I commend that school for telling you that.Most schools won't say anything because then nobody will attend.Anyway that school could be right.I have never had a DUI.I would look at the websites or ask a recruiter to make sure.Every company has different policies.
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    There are many companies that will hire you, don't worry. Work on your endorsements, especially tanker/hazmat, TWIC because with a wife & 2 children, you need to move up the pay chain quickly. Keep us posted as you progress.
     
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    123456 Road Train Member

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    just be aware that is a misdemeanor conviction in the state of florida........good luck.
     
  11. drawfire2

    drawfire2 Bobtail Member

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    thanks alot road train trucker...any suggestions on what companys to hire on to?
     
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