Charged with a felony

Yes. Well, it depends on the felony. Any drugs? Did you use a Commercial vehicle in the committing of the crime. Sex offence.

You should have no problem. However, were you given a SIS or an SES? Details man. We are truck drivers not mind readers.

 

if you were put on probation you were convicted of something..

 

Drugs and Driving a truck do not mix.... this will not be viewed upon favorably by any company.

 

Substance related felony, regardless of the degree; you had to be convicted in order to be put on probation. It would be extraordinarily illegal for a judge to do so otherwise.

An old non-violent, non-drug related felony is looked on upon as unfavorably in general, by recruiters.

A less than 1 year old, drug related felony is...well...let's call it a 95% deal breaker.

You're gonna have a hell of a time. That's the point of a felony.



And yes, btw; you can still get a learners permit. Hell, you can even get your license. Your state can't refuse you one, just because you're a felon. But trucking companies aren't required to hire you, they're only required to take your application. It's also extremely hard to force them to review it, or rather, prove they didn't review it.
Also, you need to check with your PO about your ability to work out of state/county.

 

This doesn't answer your question...But, for your own sake and ours, wait until your probation is over and then pursue trucking.

 

Western Express will take you

 

Just for the record, you can be on probation and not be convicted. Its called "adjudication with-held."
Best of Luck to you....