I have a few felonies on my record and a pretty bad driving record. I have a B class license but I want to go to school and get an A. Is there companies that would hire me?
Trying to get into the industry need help
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Danielsnell, Feb 5, 2015.
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How recent are the felonies and driving infractions?
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Well I have one grand theft 5 years ago and a check fraud 3 years ago. I went to a rehab called Delancey Street. I was there for two years and I got my B license there. My three year dmv print out has no points or accidents but I've had a few driving on suspendeds from 2008 and 2009 that are still on there. Does anyone know of a school in northern CA that might work with me?
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Felons must be older than 10 years, trucking company require a 10 year driving print out
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I'll give you the bottom of the list - try Carolina Cargo, and Western Express, but - as said - 10 year history is DOT required, you've got an uphill battle.
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Get a lawyer and get them expunged if you can.
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If YOU owned a business, would you hire thieves? Kind of defeats the purpose of starting a for profit trucking company doesnt it?
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You might try a charity that considers itself a "second chance" employer, like a food bank or a recycling outfit that isn't hauling high-value cargo. I work for a charity, and some of the other drivers have records (I don't, so I can't speak from personal experience). We don't have problems with theft or safety, these guys are glad to have an honest job. Everyone knows it's a second, but not third chance workplace. Anyway, might mean driving around in a box truck or working on the dock for awhile. If they have trailers, and you have a class A, the day might come when they need a guy and you're standing there. As mentioned above though, the final call could be up to their insurance company. TWIC and Hazmat jobs might be out of reach, unless you can get some things expunged.. good luck though
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The insurance companies can be a bigger hurdle than the trucking companies when it comes to a felony record.
The last time we were looking for a driver the applicant we liked the best had a seven year old conviction for grand theft. Nothing before, nothing since. Did his jail time and cleaned up. We talked to him and he impressed us with how he'd turned his life around.
Our insurance company told us ABSOLUTELY NO! I think we lost the chance at a good driver.
You'll also have to get your driving record cleaned up before the really good companies will talk to you.
Try the mom and pop outfits, keep yourself clean, keep your driving record clean, and you should be okay in a few years.
I wish I had better news for you. Hang in there, keep trying.
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