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Can I get hired after a bankruptcy?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by milby, Aug 15, 2008.

  1. Aug 15, 2008 #1
    milby

    milby Light Load Member

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    I am considering starting a new career as a truck driver. A couple of years ago my wife got a good job and we sold our house of 15 years and moved to a nice place in the country. My wife's job didn't work out and we ended up filing bankruptcy and getting forclosed on the home. Will this keep me from getting into trucking. I have had the same job for 18 years if that counts for anything.
     
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  3. Aug 15, 2008 #2
    Cerberus

    Cerberus Medium Load Member

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    no it should not have much effect on you
     
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  4. Aug 15, 2008 #3
    GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    It all depends on the company. My company didn't want anybody that might be tempted to steal and a bad credit report might be an indicator. This is their reasoning not mine. I feel that a credit report should not be run on any driver. Your case is a good reason why. You've worked at the same job for 18 years and no credit report should tarnish that. But it all depends on the company.
     
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  5. Aug 15, 2008 #4
    trustno1

    trustno1 Bobtail Member

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    if it were not for bad credit i wouldnt have any credit lol
     
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  7. Aug 16, 2008 #5
    centralnyguy

    centralnyguy Bobtail Member

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    Milby,
    I have a bankruptcy on my credit record and it has not been a problem for me so far. Also, I have yet to see a trucking company ask on a drivers application as of yet if you have filed bankruptcy in the past. You should be fine. God bless you !

    Mike,
     
    centralnyguy, Aug 16, 2008
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  8. Aug 17, 2008 #6
    im6under

    im6under Heavy Load Member

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    look in the mirror... if you can see somebody staring back at you... and they have a pulse... you're hired. :biggrin_2552:
     
    im6under, Aug 17, 2008
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  9. Aug 17, 2008 #7
    panhandleswife

    panhandleswife <strong>Florida Girl</strong>

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    I hear ya same here that what i always say lol
     
    panhandleswife, Aug 17, 2008
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  10. Aug 17, 2008 #8
    Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    I hear ya there! To go along with that "If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all!" Just when we get things rolling nicely, something comes along and pulls the rug out from under ya.
     
    Lilbit, Aug 17, 2008
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