Can I get hired with a misdemeanor?

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  1. lovespink

    lovespink Light Load Member

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    I am going to start CDL school and I was kind of worried because I have a domestic violence misdemeanor from 2008 on my record.... The school says don't worry about it but I am still concerned.
     
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  3. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    I seriously doubt it will be a problem and on many (most) applications I don't even know that it would require a disclosure according to the way the question is worded.

    I would think you could also get a haz-mat endorsement and TWIC card if you decided to, if that's all there is to be of concern.

    The only time it might be an issue is maybe if you applied to haul sensitive cargo at a handful of places that run very extensive background checks and have very stringent hiring policies concerning misdemeanors as well as felonies.
     
  4. HorseShoe

    HorseShoe Road Train Member

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    Shouldn't be a problem. Your dispatcher will take you more seriously when you threaten to kick his @##
     
  5. thelushlarry

    thelushlarry Road Train Member

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    You need to get felon charge the dispatcher will show you more respect.
     
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  6. lovespink

    lovespink Light Load Member

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    that's a joke right?
     
  7. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    Someone else posted a similar thread you might want to check that one out too, so the answer is yes they will: it really just depends on what you did and also each company has different criteria for employing someone with a record, if you did no time in the slammer you should be ok anyway. Best thing to do is just talk with the company you'd like to work for, your honesty up front will impress them as well.
     
  8. Skate-Board

    Skate-Board Road Train Member

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    Lovespink huh?

    I'm guessing your a girl? Now I want to hear the details. Pulling hair? Scratching or full on Mallory from Natural Born Killers?

     
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  9. Chinatown

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    The school is correct; don't worry about it. Many companies will hire you.
    Start submitting applications during the first week of school; don't wait until after graduation.
     
  10. austinmike

    austinmike Road Train Member

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    Tell em - Check my record! lol
     
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  11. Chinatown

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    Then if they question you any more; throat punch em'.
     
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