need some advice fellow truckers

Paschal Truck Lines might give you a chance. I've heard they give second chances.
Last resort would be Carolina Cargo, not sure if they train but they're known for taking felons.

 

I've also heard @Chinatown mention Western Express. He's our resident expert on this kind of thing. Hopefully he'll swing by this thread.

 

Carolina Cargo has runs east to west coast. 100% team

 

Check out Earl Henderson. I heard they will take felons under certain circumstances.

 

According to a youtube interview with a trainer, WEL takes felons, not sure of how much time has to pass since the conviction though.

 

Have you looked into getting your felony charge expunged? Some offenses require a certain amount of time to pass and it varies state to state. Since it's been 5 years, I think it would be worth talking to a lawyer.

 

Must be a pretty serious felony.
Have you tried these? If not, then submit applications:

Carolina Cargo
Navajo Express
Youngs Transportation - Fresno, CA
USA Truck
Western Express

These companies look at felonies on a case by case basis and don't necessarily go by what they have on the websites.

 

if you get your record expunged, a background check should NOT show you as having any felon convictions. your also no longer lieing if you DONT check the box asking about it. the public defender can get your record expunged..its free but there not always that competent