Need help on figuring out my options

I decided 2 weeks ago I needed a career change. I've been cutting grass in Central Florida for far too long. A little about myself:

-27 years old
-Worked under the table for the last year
-Prior three years I paid taxes with one company
-One seat-belt violation in the last 3 years, clean MVR otherwise
-Domestic Battery Misdemeanor in the last 3 months..otherwise crystal clean record

The last one has been a heartbreaker...No company will hire me on for their driver training (at least none of the ones I've called). Any suggestions?

I want to drive so bad. I thought I was set. I spent the last week tying up some stuff around here then figured I'd call some of the companies I had in mind and choose one.

Roehl said on the phone that my misdemeanor probably wouldnt hold me back. They then referred me to a school in my area. Upon calling the school they said there was no way Roehl would hire me even if I went through the schooling.

 

In Florida (especially in the redneck county I live in) it's extremely easy to be charged with anything despite the situation. I have a notarized statement from the plaintiff stating it should have been "domestic violence" (a simple argument) but not "domestic battery". Anyways, mistakes happen and this would be my first ever mistake. I claim no innocence here but I'm looking for advice and insight.

 

I've looked to expunge it but it can only be done if I pleaded not guilty and it went to trial.

 

Thanks for your post. I have tried CRST and they won't touch me for three years. I do not want to give up. But I also don't want to go through school just to find out that no one will hire me. I wonder if it's possible to reach out to some companies and see if they will pre-hire me upon completion of school?

 

This is excellent information, thank you very much. I wonder how lenient Comcar is but I'll find out tomorrow. I live about an hour north of Tampa and I can definitely get to Tampa for school. I have looked into Willis Shaw Express and I should hear from them tomorrow.