I've been lurking the forums for a while and need some advice from ChinaTown or someone with extensive knowledge in the industry. I've decided to go all in and have ordered (2) CDL Training Books and I'm currently studying 8+ hours a day starting this week. (I know they will teach me what I need to know to pass) in school. But I want to be ahead of the game so I can breeze through the written part and that way I can focus more on my driving skills.
I'll start with my background / history because I know this is the most important. The Bad: I was arrested for Evading, Possession of Marijuana, and Aggravated Assault on an officer in 2011. I had a high dollar lawyer, he pushed the trial back year after year, all the way until 2019. In 2019, I beat the assault charge, it was dismissed, and he got me a (14) days in County Jail for the Felony and Misdemeanor time served. I had a great lawyer and the courts said that I hadn't a single charge or even a speeding ticket and almost 10 years. So I got off lucky with Time Served 14 days on the felony charge.
The problem is, the charge is now 10 years old, but it looks like I was recently convicted.
The Good: I have 10 years of STABLE and VERIFIABLE work history and have no problems with substances or drug test.
With that said, I will be attending Community Truck Driving School in Round Rock, Texas. I'll be paying out of pocket. I know my options are limited when graduating until I get some experience, especially having the charges.
So what I need help with is:
1. I know I'm going to have to start off at the very bottom of the ladder given my conditions and I'm willing to do that even if it means starting with the worst of the worst. Carolina Cargo or possibly Roadtex, do I have any other options? Possibly some companies located near Texas?
2. After completing my 6-12 months OTR, what local Texas companies would you suggest that can set up a long term career path, good pay, and home daily or weekends close to Austin, where I recently relocated?
At the top of my list after getting some experience as of right now is: Cardinal Logistics, YRC, Old Dominion, and Ryder.
I want to set up a path forward and like I said, I know it is going to mean starting from the very bottom of the pole for the first year and I'm willing to do it. I know these 2nd chance companies pay little, but I'm lucky, other than a $1k mortgage, my trucks paid off, and I have no other bills.
Look forward to hearing your advice!
Career Path Forward in Trucking.....for a Felon.
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by WeightedDips, Dec 22, 2021.
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The jail time is two yrs. old so probably can get with a decent company.
Carolina Cargo is no longer a 2nd chance company anyway.
Do you live in Round Rock? Which town/city is your domicile?
OK. I see you're near Austin, TX. Is that correct?
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LaBatt Food Service
3722 Bluestein Dr, Austin, TX 78721
$65,000 - $90,000 a year
This company has recently been hiring drivers right out of cdl school. Apply, even if you don't think you'll be hired. Can apply online.
The Route Driver is responsible for delivering and unloading 600-1,200 cases per day using a dolly at designated stops. The routes are local and you will be able to be home with your family every night and on weekends. The schedule is Monday-Friday and dispatch is typically between 3:00 and 5:00 am. Texas Class A CDL required.
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UNFI
Austin, TX
$27 an hour
Our Truck Drivers are responsible for delivering merchandise to customers, loading and unloading the truck in a safe and timely manner, and picking up supplies and back-hauls from vendors.
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Averitt
Austin, TX
Dockworker/Driver
Our CDL-A qualified dock position offers a good balance of working the dock and driving locally.
- Competitive pay making $28.45/hour (even when working the dock)
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Gordon Food Service
12901 Beltex Rd, Manor, TX
Find out more about values, culture, and benefits at gfs.com/careers.
Here's what it's like to be a local route delivery driver :
http://bit.ly/GFS-LocalDriver
You’re home daily - here’s what you’d be doing each day:
- Enjoy an established route, building great customer experiences
- Connect with the customer to be sure their needs are met
- Use state of the industry tools to track your deliveries and issues
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Sygma
Now Hiring CDL Class A Drivers For Dedicated Delivery Routes In Austin/San Antonio, TX
Recent Graduates Welcome - Great Home Time - Under 24 Hours Out
Average $72,000/year - Weekly Pay - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Average $72,000/year
- Weekly Pay
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Component Pay, The more you drive the more you earn!
- Ability to drive at night
- Must unload deliveries into restaurants
- Willing to work assigned or bid routes; adaptable to changes
- Must have a high school diploma/GED (completion of a tractor-trailer driving school will be accepted instead of, or in addition to a high school diploma)
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Old Dominion Freight Line
6403 Decker Ln, Austin, TX
Tuition Reimbursement Program available for new graduates of a trucking school.
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