How do people get truck driving jobs with a dui, but impossible for pizza delivery?

How did you come to the conclusion that pizza companies won't hire somebody with a DUI? How old is your DUI by the way?

 

I drove for Domino's years ago and I don't think they even checked my driving record come to think of it. You're an "owner operator" with your own vehicle and insurance so why would they care? Regarding your DUI perhaps try Western Express or Carolina Cargo, the second chance companies.

 

If true, the pizza places can be more picky since it might just be easier to find part time college kids to drive pizzas around town.

Might be a better question to ask "The Pizza Report" instead of a bunch of Truckers...

 

And, if it's easier to get a CDL Job since they take drivers with 3-5 year old DUIs instead of 10 with a pizza place, why would that make you depressed? Seems if you were looking for a pizza gig then that might be an argument.

 

I personally think DUI should be ranked in some way. A, B, C, or something. A being drunk and wrecked. (10 year wait). B .05 or higher showing obvious signs of impairment. Or C. .04, barely buzzed, no real visible impairment. There is a big difference between "a half a beer too much" and "blasted off your rear" and the punishment should reflect that. Of course multiple offenders should be an A+. Not hire able at all. I know many people will disagree. But although I believe in punishing an offender, ruining their life long term isn't always a good option. To the OP, my company goes on a case by case basis, but usually must be 5 yo.

 

That ruins my beer and pizza retirement plan.

 

Just wait ten years and then they will hire you.

 

Being almost drunk is like being almost pregnant. Either you are or you are not. If you are past the legal limit your violating the law. I for one don't feel our laws against impaired driving are strong enough. Any of it. One time you should have to have that equipment in your car where you have to blow to start the engine with someway to verify it is you that's blowing. And have it for 5 to 10 years. Another violation say goodbye to your license for a long long time. Right now back in my hometown a mother is grieving because some #### drunk hit and killed her child. Enough is enough!