Getting hired with a 5yr. Felony???

There are plenty of companies that will consider you as an employee, but you will need to call the companies and let them know your particular circumstance. I also have a 5 year old felony (non drug related) and several companies said it shouldn't be an issue. If you have a good work history and clean DMR you at least have a chance. I spoke to May Trucking, Schneider, Knight and Gordon Trucking - They all said that I would be ok with my particular issue. Again, mine wasn't drug related so they may have different requirements. Some will tell you NO, doesn't matter what it was. Just keep calling. Your best bets are Swift, Werner and Western Express they are not the best companies to work for but they may offer you a start.

Also, keep in mind that you will have to wait a few more years before you are able to apply for Hazmat or TWIC. And you will likely have no chance of ever entering Canada. There are a ton of driving jobs out there. Local companies, delivery and cement drivers just to name a few. If you do your research you will find something.

Good luck, keep your head up and yourself out of trouble.

 

FELONY for Marijuana? Holy crap! Your state sucks! You shouldn't have that much of an issue assuming that is your only problem.

 

You are correct on the negativity. Some have a very narrow view of felons in general without knowing the details. Most of us deserve a 2nd chance IMO. Here are the guidelines for Hazmat. You may not have too much trouble with it. But something to keep in mind.


Disqualifying Criminal Offenses for Hazardous Materials Endorsement
Part A: Permanently Disqualifying Criminal Offenses:
An applicant will be permanently disqualified from holding a TWIC or a HME on a CDL if he or she was convicted or found not guilty by reason of insanity for any of the following felonies:

1. Espionage
2. Sedition
3. Treason
4. A federal crime of terrorism as defined in 18 U.S.C.2332b(g), or comparable State law
5. A crime involving a transportation security incident
6. Improper transportation of a hazardous material under 49 U.S.C. 5127 or a State law that is comparable
7. Unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, manufacture, purchase, receipt, transfer, shipping, transporting, import, export, storage of, or dealing in an explosive or explosive device
8. Murder
9. Making any threat, or maliciously conveying false information knowing the same to be false, concerning the deliverance, placement, or detonation of an explosive or other lethal device in or against a place of public use, a state or government facility, a public transportation system, or an infrastructure facility
10. Violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, 18 U.S.C. 1961, et seq., or a State law that is comparable, where one the predicate acts found by a jury or admitted by the defendant, consists of one the offenses listed in Part A of this section
11. Bomb threat
12. Conspiracy or attempt to commit any of these crimes

Part B: Interim Disqualifying Offenses
A driver will be disqualified from holding a TWIC or a HME on a CDL if he or she was convicted or found not guilty by reason of insanity within the previous seven years or was released from prison in the last five years for any of the following felonies:

1. Unlawful possession, use, sale, manufacture, purchase, distribution, receipt, transfer, shipping, transporting, delivery, import, export of, or dealing in a firearm or other weapon
2. Extortion
3. Dishoesty, fraud, or misrepresentation, including identity fraud
4. Bribery
5. Smuggling
6. Immigration violations
7. Distribution of, intent to distribute, or importation of a controlled substance
8. Arson
9. Kidnapping or hostage taking
10. Rape or aggravated sexual abuse
11. Assault with intent to murder
12. Robbery
13. Fraudulent entry into a seaport as described in 18 U.S.C. 1036, or a comparable State law
14. Violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, 18 U.S.C. 1961, et seq., or a State law that is comparable, other that the violations listed in paragraph (10) of Part A: Permanently Disqualifying Criminal Offenses
15. Conspiracy or attempt to commit any of these crimes

Part C: Under Want or Warrant:
A driver will be disqualified from holding a TWIC or a HME on a CDL if he or she is wanted or under indictment in any civilian or military jurisdiction for a felony listed under Part A or Part B until the want or warrant is released.

 

Research and pound the local brick and mortars. Heres a hint. Look on google trucking companies for your area on map mode. Go from their.

 

Carolina Cargo in Rock Hill, SC will probably hire you, but you must graduate from a CDL school first. Give them a call. Martin Enterprises of the Carolinas also will probably also hire you. Carolina Cargo does California/West Coast turnarounds. I think Martin does the same; the only problem with Martin is they pay on 1099 so I would put them at the bottom of the list.