Could I find employment?

Good afternoon everyone, my name is deelow77 and Im having a issue....So here's my situation...I will be transitioning from the Army back to civi life after 10 years...I'm not the college type nor the office type. After research upon research, I have reached the conclusion that I want to begin a new career as a truck driver. Here's the catch though. In 1997 when was 19 I pleaded "no contest" to felony theft. From what I've read from different companies, some will not touch a felony, others will after significant time...i learned not to hangout with those guys anymore and straightened out. However in September 2011, I plead guilty to DWAI here in colorado. I'll begin my terminal leave in April 2015 and I'm moving to San Antonio, Tx. My question is, is there any chance to get hired by a trucking company after receiving my CDL from a school? Or am I just gonna waste my time and gi bill? Any feed back is welcome...thanks ahead of time.

 

Yea that's what I was thinking too...I've seen there are some companies that will still consider you after 3 years, but most want 5...I figure maybe one will give me a chance since the DWAI will be over 3 years when I complete my cdl course, God willing. Thank you for the reply.

 

Thanks for the feedback bro, it really gives me encouragement to hear this...it's funny to me that I find more nerve wrecking to go back to civilian life than flying across the water...

 

Yea, that's one of my biggest attractions...I've been on so many road trips from either Ft Stewart to San Antonio, and Ft Carson to San Antonio, I just love being on the road...to me it's not about the money, more about loving what you're doing. People tell me about being away from my family, but bring military, we are pretty used to being apart for long periods of time.

 

I'm really getting excited about this though...anyone have any experience with Roadmasters truck driving school?