Clean MVR BUT CAN'T FIND WORK!

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DjArlt, Jun 2, 2012.

  1. KMac

    KMac Road Train Member

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    HAve you considered, if you do not find a driving job, taking a job on a dock with an LTL carrier? Something that will get you involved in the industry until the final adjudication. You may even be able to move into a driving position within that company when it is all cleared up.

    The important thing is don't get discouraged, You are very young and have a lifetime ahead of you to pursue your dream of driving. It may take a little time, but keep at it.

    Good Luck!
     
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  3. DjArlt

    DjArlt Light Load Member

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    Yeah I was under 21 when it happened and my lawyer said he would be more than happy to get it expunged for me when it's all said and done so when my 2 years probation is over I'll be 99% free and clear. You hit the nail on the head its a form of deferred prosecution until I finish probation. I have a couple of promising leads for companies who hire "people like me". I may have a tough journey ahead of me but it makes it that much sweeter when I can get a job, and at least I know I'll appreciate it more than half the guys who were in my truck driver training.
     
  4. DjArlt

    DjArlt Light Load Member

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    Thanks for the advice KMac. I'm tried some switcher positions and I've been waiting to try dock positions until I'm sure I can't get in a truck. I've been unemployed for close to 3 years so I'd happily take any job I could get that isn't slave labor. I've dreamed of being a trucker since I could first remember seeing one going down the road, and I'm not gunna give up on my dreams very easily. I'm a patient person and I'll wait as long as I have to, to get behind the wheel. I like knowing I can have a job that does make a difference and actually take some pride in what I do, no matter how many dumb rules and regulations I have to follow:biggrin_255:
     
  5. DirtyBob

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    Ahh yeah, you saying deferred prosecution reminded me that's what some applications state you must report on the app since that covers both deferred judgment or sentencing.

    I got lucky and only had six months of "probation". I put the quotes because it really wasn't actual probation for diversions in Indiana back then and there was no one to report to or any of that. I just had to stay out of trouble that long. I know it sucks right now to be in this situation but at least your name will be cleared when all is said and done. If you get it expunged you won't even have to think about it again.
     
  6. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    Without reading the whole thing.

    Ill offer this. The "charge" remains visible throughout most If not all of your life, in a deep background search.

    Beware of "trick" questions on applications. Some ask if you were ever charged, others ask if you were convicted.

    That "charge" can be found. Regardless of what a judge or lawyer tells you. Just pop up on the Canadian border, and let someone run your info.
     
  7. andre

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    Try Carolina Ready Mix. Look for concrete companies man. Also, think about Waste Mgmt. and Advanced Disposal, and Republic. Also, look online at your local power cooperative for jobs involving driving.
     
  8. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    That may have been true in the past. But it's no longer true in the present.

    My son in law is forced to do a daily "pass" because of something stupid he was involved with at age 17. Charged with a felony. And told point blank, they (his employer) didn't give a xxxx what he had expunged. He would submit to a daily security check because of his record, which is clearly visible on NCIC.

    State and local records can disappear. But Fed records live forever.
     
  9. MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    Then someone is violating your son's civil rights and is in contempt of court. BIG TIME. Especially if he was a minor at the time.

    And THAT needs to be addressed and stopped. It's wrong AND it's illegal activity.

    I have had people try to dig #### up on myself that's been expunged and as soon as you explain what expunged means they drop it. If they don't, I'd have their ### sitting in front of a judge explaining WHY they feel they are compelled to violate a court order SEALING a record.
     
  10. DjArlt

    DjArlt Light Load Member

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    Yeah even my lawyer said with the way the internet is nowadays, it's virtually impossible to erase all evidence that I was ever charged with anything. He said if someone wants to find it and looks hard enough, its there somewhere on one of those background check websites. Even the local newspapers website still shows when i was arrested, why i was arrested, and even has my exact address for everyone to see. I asked if it was legal to do that and they said it's "public information now".
     
  11. MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    welcome to the double edged sword known as the internet.

    Once it's made electronic, it's available for anyone to find for ever in time.
     
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