Companies that will hire with a felony (burglary)

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  1. AzPlumSmuggler

    AzPlumSmuggler Bobtail Member

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    Up until last Wednesday i was all set to go to orientation for Navajo Express. When i called to confirm everything was still good, i was informed that my background check did not pass their safety department. I have a felony from 2008 (burglary) which i did a little time for. I was upfront with the recruiter since our first conversation, she said it was not an issue with the recruiting department, but it turns out she was wrong. Since then every company i have talked to have said that they need more time since the time of offense, most are 10 years. I have done a lot of research on here and Western Express keeps coming up as a second chance company. I'll suck it up and drive for them if i have to, to gain my experience (if they will even hire me). But i was wondering if there are any other company's that might be a little lenient on the background thing, maybe one geared more for the west coast? Any info is appreciated. Thanks in advance!!
     
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  3. Xbox Junky

    Xbox Junky Bobtail Member

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    Try Dartco. I just filed application
     
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  4. Arkansas

    Arkansas Medium Load Member

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    PTL out of Kentucky. You might want to try them.
     
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  5. sherlock510

    sherlock510 Road Train Member

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    Not to rain on the parade, but stealin is high on the list of red flags in the industry. We drive $80k+ rigs and haul $50k+ loads.. You're askin them to put a lot of trust in someone with a background involving theft...
     
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  6. bigdogpile

    bigdogpile Road Train Member

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    Thanks for that heavy insight Serlock
     
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  7. AzPlumSmuggler

    AzPlumSmuggler Bobtail Member

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    Thanks guys ill look into those.
     
  8. Clamhammer

    Clamhammer Light Load Member

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    Maybe trucking is not for you? And there is a better Job out there that will help you out even more in the long run.
     
  9. AzPlumSmuggler

    AzPlumSmuggler Bobtail Member

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    Well having just spent a good amount of time and money on school, i hope that there is something.
     
  10. Arkansas

    Arkansas Medium Load Member

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    You'll find something I'm sure.
     
  11. lfod14

    lfod14 Road Train Member

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    Do you have to go OTR? Look into trash companies. They won't be as worried about you stealing that crap. Trash also usually pays pretty good.
     
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