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  1. May 28, 2015 #1
    irishredneck77

    irishredneck77 Bobtail Member

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    Hello everybody.. so, i have a question for y'all...one of my many dreams in life is to drive the the big rigs but there's one tiny little problem, im a felon!! Over 10yr now on the original..was wonderin if anyone has any information about the rules for drivin with this record and who,if any,would hire a felon?? Heard Schneider dht us xpress conway usa and the like would..any truth to this how could i go bout gettin hired on..GOT A ARROW TOWARDS SCHNEIDER!! Plz help n thanx in advance!!
     
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  3. May 28, 2015 #2
    gntorres61

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    Get your CDL through school first. Many starter companies would consider you especially since your "felony" is 10 years old. If it didn't involve murder, you should be fine. You will need to do a year with a starter company like a Werner, CR England, TransAm and pay your dues. There are other "second chance" companies that will take you (PTL comes to mind). This is a very forgiving industry and not age restrictive. Thats one thing I love about trucking (I have no record). Good luck and may God Bless.
     
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  4. May 28, 2015 #3
    gntorres61

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    BTW, Schneider is a good choice. All I ever heard is that their training is top notched. They'll send you to school to get your CDL too. Just got to eat PBJ for awhile, but its worth it!
     
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  5. May 28, 2015 #4
    irishredneck77

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    Yeah thanx gntorres61, i know ill hav to pay my dues..hell, i pay em EVERYDAY!! i do like pbj sandwiches so it wont bae a new taste for me!!! Lol..i do hear alotta good things bout Schneider and i think they would be a good start for me not to say they have an office here close to me in Ohio..plus the company's driver training is a good fit as well since havin a felony its hard for me get aide with it on my own...thanx for the info again..b safe out there
     
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  7. May 28, 2015 #5
    315wheelbase

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    can't get into Canada and all air force bases and many military installations with a felony record,,Canada will not let you in with a misdemeanor DUI,,there are a lot of companies that wiii hire you,,try a small company be honest and tell them what you did aand how you got your life straight,,better working for a small company any way
     
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  8. May 28, 2015 #6
    jammer910Z

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    If the felony is 10yrs old and is non violent you should be fine. Some companies may shrug you off but many will be welcoming to someone wanting to better themselves. I personally have numerous friends that got into trouble and sport those "awards" and are still trucking right along.
    That's why they call it a fresh start.
     
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  9. May 29, 2015 #7
    77fib77

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    Try the iron workers in Chicago. Good third are felons.
     
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  10. May 29, 2015 #8
    flybynight12

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    ya id take 77 advice just download a game to your phone to get this nonsense out of your system unless you have nowhere to live then trucking is for you
     
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  11. May 29, 2015 #9
    PackRatTDI

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    My ex's uncle did 9 years in the pen for drug trafficking and he got a driving job even became an owner operator until his truck got totaled.
     
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