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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Texas_Tree_Shaker, Apr 27, 2010.

  1. Texas_Tree_Shaker

    Texas_Tree_Shaker Bobtail Member

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    A big howdy to y'all from Texas! I'm going through International Schools right now and I'm hunting for companies... They job placement system seems to be pretty good through the school but I have a problem and it's got me a little worried. I'm 21 now but I got into some
    pretty serious trouble as a teenager....

    I don't have to declare a felony on a job app but I am still on parole and frankly I want to be honest with any company that I work for. I made a stupid mistake (Not a sex, theft, or drug crime) as a kid and I certainly learned from it. I just need a chance to prove myself!!!

    Anyway, I'm pretty sure that would limit me as to which companies would hire me being brand spanking new and on parole... I understand that Swift will consider me, are there any other OTR companies that I stand a chance with?

    I don't have any family left but my Dad and Grandpa on my Mom's side were truckers and I have diesel in my veins!!! LOL Look foward to meeting all y'all and who knows? Maybe Ill see you around!

    Texas Tree Shaker
     
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  3. BIG RIGGER

    BIG RIGGER Road Train Member

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    Most of the big companies run what is called a 20/20 criminal background check.They will know more about you from that then you know about you.So don't add being a liar to the list.They will always give you a chance to lie about that kind of stuff first as a character test.
     
  4. Texas_Tree_Shaker

    Texas_Tree_Shaker Bobtail Member

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    I can appreciate that Big Rigger, I don't want to lie to anybody. Not because I may or may not get caught, but because it isn't the right thing to do...
     
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  5. BIG RIGGER

    BIG RIGGER Road Train Member

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    I hear you I forgot to welcome you to the forum.I was born in Odessa,TX.way back when.I was just giving you a heads up to how they do things at the big companies.
     
  6. Texas_Tree_Shaker

    Texas_Tree_Shaker Bobtail Member

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    Thanks!!!! I've been through Odessa... Hell of a football program! Any suggestions on who I would still have a shot with? The charge is 7 years old now...
     
  7. BIG RIGGER

    BIG RIGGER Road Train Member

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    I used to work for a company in C.C.TX.called Frank'sCasing Crews.I worked for them several times from '79~'82.They used to have a shop in Bryan,TX.that's what I was doing at your age.Back then every time one of our hands got his license renewed he would get arrested for warrants.So a shady past is not a problem there.
     
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  8. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Parole for a misdemeanor? You sure? 7 years later?
     
  9. Texas_Tree_Shaker

    Texas_Tree_Shaker Bobtail Member

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    No, it was a felony but I was a juvenile so I wasn't convicted, I was adjudicated as a minor. I went through the youth system but I'm
    still on parole as an adult. I still retain the right to vote and I can legally answer no on a felony conviction but I'm sure my status on parole will have an impact on who would hire me.
     
  10. 48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    Please! Not more than two "!"s before 6AM...I'm tryin' to sleep! :biggrin_2552:

    J/K. Best of luck, and keep us posted.
     
  11. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    You're going to have to beat the bushes out there because you're going to find out it's hard. Just common sense tells you if a company has an application from two drivers and one is clean and the other has a mark who do you think they'll hire? So it would be better for you to go out to any company that has trucks. Face to face explanations are always best and you never know you might just walk into a good job.
     
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