From prison to a big rig

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  1. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Depends on the crime, but most of them probably can get hazmat/TWIC.
     
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  3. blazer1

    blazer1 Light Load Member

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    The mom and pop trucking company I used to work for hired ex-cons all the time. They were friendly, hard working and eager to get back into society. Only one of them didn't work out
     
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  4. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    Felonies shouldn't keep a trucker from trucking.

    Only time I had my background checked was with a mega.

    As for Haz and twic. More companies that could care less then those that do care.

    Some of us will spend our whole career without a need for haz and twic.

    I have it. Have yet to use it.
     
  5. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    They'll go from a rack, desk, and toilet to a bunk, an air-seat, and no toilet.
     
  6. Gearjammin' Penguin

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    @seventhirty , your presence is requested in this thread!

    (For those just joining us, seventhirty is a former felon who made trucking work for him through humility, repentance and a positive attitude. Hope he's still around to answer this shout-out. )
     
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  7. 25(2)+2

    25(2)+2 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    He was last on the site on the 16th of December, if he gets email notifications, he should see it from that, if not, hope he checks in once in awhile.
     
  8. LoneRanger

    LoneRanger Road Train Member

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    We all know Gordon Gecko
     
  9. Komissar

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    The last place I drove for hired a guy who got out of prison for raping a 16 year old girl and let me tell you he turned out to be the most self entitled piece of garbage I've met.
     
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  10. The Veteran

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    So you're saying they actually go backwards in life then? LOL
     
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  11. truckerdave1970

    truckerdave1970 On Probation

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    most of the country treats us like felons anyway. May as well let the felons drive. Its a race to the bottom of the barrel. #### am I glad I got out of trucking some years ago.
     
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