Are different industries more forgiving for lack of experience/felony?

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  1. roundhouse

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    Once you get your state license , it’s literally a license to print money .
     
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    Being you can use Greyhound as a reference you a shoe in to be hired by company that trains IMO
    My last employer had numerous Greyhound drivers on spareboard for line haul. My area the Greyhound drivers had AZ license as most were pulling a tandem parcel trailer behind bus the last few years before service was discontinued.
     
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    Unfortunately, the last time I drove for them was way back in 2000. That job isn't even on my resume. I only had a class B CDL.
     
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    I think it should be on your resume. Greyhound has high standards compared to trucking companies who will put anyone with a pulse behind the wheel. JMHO
     
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    Oil field?
     
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    That's actually where I have been looking at. Here in Western Pa we have a huge natural gas industry and the water truck drivers can make a very good living.
     
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    I worked in west Texas. We had a fair amount of felons.
     
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    And don't forget the heat! :)