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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by bill.s, Sep 8, 2008.

  1. bill.s

    bill.s Bobtail Member

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    HELLO EVERYONE,I HAVE A PROBLEM AN A QUESTION.I JUST GOT OUT OF SCHOOL,AND GOT MY CDL,BUT THE SCHOOL CANT FIND ME A JOB BECAUSE OF 3DUI,S I GOT OVER TEN YEARS AGO.SO I HIRED AN ATTORNEY TO HAVE THEM REMOVED FROM MY RECORD.THIS WILL TAKE30 DAYS TO DO.WILL A COMPANY HIRE ME AFTER BEING OUT OF SCHOOL THAT LONG?AND NO!!I HAVENT HAD A DROP IN TEN YEARS.ALL I WANT TO DO IS MAKE A GOOD LIVING FOR MY FAMILY.I AM 54 AND WOULD LIKE TO END MY WORKING CAREER AS A TRUCKER.ANY ADVICE OR COMMENTS WELCOME.:biggrin_25511:
     
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  3. reddemon71

    reddemon71 Light Load Member

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    Why do you wanna be a trucker? Get a normal job
     
  4. dangerous dave

    dangerous dave Light Load Member

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    I don't think the 30 day thing is that much of a problem, buttmonkey, can this lawyer really fix these "infractions" so they never ever, ever are found? I am doubtfilled. This school should have informed you of these things. You should have looked at driver qualification requirements before investing this much time and money. Fraud on the school's part, I doubt it would fly in court. I'd demand a contract from that ambulance chaser before I gave him a red cent. Buyer beware as usual.

    DDave
    Just a truck stop lawyer,nah. But I'd take a job sniping at lawyers if you know of one.
     
  5. bill.s

    bill.s Bobtail Member

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    The same reason as most people.money!and i cant put my son through callage with a normal job.but youve ben in it for 17 years so i guess you have yours.i can see why you have only been thanked 1 time in77 posts.thanks for nothing.
     
  6. Chuckster

    Chuckster Bobtail Member

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    You should not worry about those infractions, they are way too old! Sounds like you need to contact more trucking companies and talk to the recruiters. Maybe it's too soon to hire a lawyer also? I understand how you feel about taking care of your family and all. Surely theres a company out there that can use you - beat the #### bushes till you find one. You think those people haven't made any mistakes. Heck they have something in there past too. I'll say a prayer for you tonight - good luck partner. Chuckster
     
  7. woodstock36

    woodstock36 Medium Load Member

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    That was very mean and not helpfull at all to anyone!!! I thought trucking was a normal job, you do get a paycheck every week dont you??????:biggrin_25516:



    From when my husband was applying they where going back 10 years, they found his, because it is only 8 years!! I am not sure, if this varies from company to company, but the ones he applied to where the largerer ones.I wish I could be more help!! Please chose your company wisely, do alot of research!! I wish you the best of luck, with your new venture!!!:biggrin_25519:


    American only truck crazy girl, cause nothing else will do!!!!!!!!:biggrin_25520:
     
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  8. bill.s

    bill.s Bobtail Member

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    Thank you chuckster andwoodstock36 for your comments.its good to know that there are people like you in the industry.i hope to meet you some day to thank you personally.i will keep trying,and i will end my career as a truck driver.
     
  9. dangerous dave

    dangerous dave Light Load Member

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    They are right. Sorry if my comments weren't very helpfull. Just trying to keep you from spending money on a lawyer un-neccessarily. Went to several recruiting sites. Looked, and driver qual's of several companies were compatible with your record. I've been around these boards since all there was, was USENET. Many outright nasty folks there. And I'm an abrasive old guy, gruff and to the point. Shut the blank up, load it on, I'll get it secured and take it down the road.:biggrin_25520: Good Luck, keep yer head up. You are willing to work, you are a better man than a pretty large percentage of our population.:yes2557:

    DDave
     
  10. bill.s

    bill.s Bobtail Member

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    THANKS FOR THE RETURN COMMENT.MY HEAD IS UP AND I WONT GIVE UP.IM SURE THIS INDUSTRY CAN MAKE YOU A LITTLE HARD BUT I AM DETERMINED TO MAKE IT HAPPEN FOR MY FAMILYS FUTURE.I DIDNT GET A 93.10 GPA FROM SCHOOL TO WORK IN A WAREHOUSE.THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR MOTAVATION.:nike:
     
  11. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    If I were you while you're waiting you can download all the trucking companies in your area and go see them. Apply in person and tell them exactly what you've done. Stay away from the recruiter for that 30 day wait time and try to find a company on your own. You never know you might just get lucky and get on with a good company.
     
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