Advice on Getting a Class 1 Trucking Job with a Past DUI (Canada)

I would call a couple companies to find out what they say and that will give you an idea of your chances. Also, just apply and see what they say about it. I don't know about the reinstatement but most companies also list the time since you had and offense.

 

Try this thread:
Canadian Truckers Forum

 

Where in Canada are you located? Some markets are easier to find a job than others.

Easiest way is to start applying to companies that interest you. Knock on doors and talk to the person doing the hiring, with resume in hand. This gives you a chance to explain your situation.

It's going to come down to the insurance company the company uses, they will have a time frame where they will not insure for certain offenses such as DUI and distracted driving.

 

In Ontario, Canada I have a former friend who has massive issues with drinking from 3 dui's and pass weed charges before it was legalized. He ended up passing his CDL licensing in Ontario, Canada and obtained a job where he has been at for the past decade. Only thing is he can't and will never be able to cross the border into America because it's considered a Criminal Record. On the American side I'm sure it goes the same way even with a pardon, when traveling to another country it's up to that country customs border control to let you in and they can refuse you regardless of what's on the pardon piece of paper. Yes, people make mistakes but for the majority most are unable to cross borders. However, I'm not sure before 1980's because there was a driver from Newfoundland who told me that back then he was able to back in th 70's but after the 1980's things changed so I'm not sure about those times.

Regarding a job, there are some companies who will take a chance on you believe it or not.

 

Plus, crossing borders is not that important. There is plenty to keep you busy in a single country.

 

Well lots of the service companies will hire and some will help with housing for awhile as well.

Look on indeed

Sanjel
Trican
Calfrac
Ascent

Are a few off the top of my head

Google " oilfield cementing companies"
"Frac companies"
"Oilfield class 1 jobs" (on indeed) set your search area to alberta. I just did this search set to edmonton indeed, 18 jobs posted. Some urgently hiring.


Edmonton area, red deer area, grande prairie area, look at ft st John bc and Dawson creek bc as well.

 

OP has two threads going on the same subject.

Maybe on of the mods can combine them?

Advice on Getting a Class 1 Trucking Job with a Past DUI (Canada)