Newbi needs help

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by JP5, Dec 2, 2013.

  1. JP5

    JP5 Bobtail Member

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    I've been reseaching alot on here with differant company cdl training looking for some one to take me I have 2 DUI's in the early 90's 91-93 and nothing after that they said only one in a life time is there anyone that will exept me centerl ref and stevens had said no im sure prime will feel the same way. what might be my options out there

    Thank you John
     
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  3. jbee

    jbee Medium Load Member

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    If your last was in 93, it depends. As in mainly the circumstances surrounding either. As long as it wasn't anything aggravating (Beyond PD such as PI) if either were involved, I'd say keep hunting. Some will have pre employment criteria specifying "Never" and others will state "None in the last 5 years."

    If you've kept your MVR pretty clean ever since, you've got a decent shot.

    Keep in mind that in most instances, it's the insurance underwriters driving the train, not just the company.
     
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  4. 4noReason

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  5. Chinatown

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    If Swift won't take you; Georgia has a program named "Hope Grant" to fund CDL school free to you, with lottery proceeds. Ask the unemployment office about the "Hope Grant." After private CDL school, there are several companies that will hire you.
     
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  6. JP5

    JP5 Bobtail Member

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    Thank you all for the replies and the information i believe i found my new trucking company it was my frist choice a year ago when i started my reseach but kept hearing how people get sent home and did not think i could get on with them I called and they said not a proplem as long as I didnt have 3 and im honest and thats my only skeleton in the closet.
     
  7. NewbiusErectus

    NewbiusErectus Medium Load Member

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    i would definitely explore the advice Chinatown gave and try to make that your first option.

    Try contacting CDL schools in your area, most schools will know what kind of funding is available. They will also know the ropes and probably help get the funding pushed through for you. If you do it this way, there are plenty of companies that will hire you. The DUI's happened long enough ago that you'll be ok. You'll be slightly limited as to who will hire you, but you can still get on with a good company. This is assuming that your record is clean other than the DUI's.
     
  8. dpeace1972

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    All I can say is you need to get a lawyer and get those things expunged. In addition they only go back 10 ten years so if you go from yen years back you will be OK for the purpose of driving because 91 and 93 is twenty years.
     
  9. dpeace1972

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    All I can say is you need to get a lawyer and get those things expunged. In addition they only go back 10 ten years so if you go from ten years back you will be OK for the purpose of driving because 91 and 93 is twenty years. In addition, you can go to everytruckjob.com and find a company that train drivers.
     
  10. rwdfinch50

    rwdfinch50 Medium Load Member

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    You're talking 20 years ago. I can't imagine it would be a problem. Mention it for sure, but don't sweat it.
     
  11. wdgriggs29153

    wdgriggs29153 Bobtail Member

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    Copeland Trucking, Carmen Lindgren, 763.572.0505 been there done that, they gave me a chance, good people, sucks its in Minnesota in the winter. good luck bro.
     
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