Looking for a little advice.

@ZVar

 

Most trucking companies with ask something like, "Have you had a felony within the last 5 yrs. or 10 years, etc."

 

Is that your only criminal charge since then?

Any traffic accidents, or citations...since then?

When did you get your CDL?

What CDL endorsements do you have (if any)?

Does your CDL have an auto restriction on it?

-- L

 

When was your conviction? I think that's the date companies measure by, not the arrest date. I don't know if most companies even ask about arrests, just convictions.

 

Note also -- that the overall CDL freight world is pretty much in the commode right now.

Thus -- many companies that would normally hire brand new CDL holders have (of late) tightened their hiring requirements -- and now require previous driving experience (usually at least 3 months worth).

Thus -- even without a criminal history -- you are "behind the 8 ball"...as they say.

There are carriers out there who likely will consider you.


With that said, here are some suggestions:

• Whatever CDL endorsements you don't have -- go back, & try to get them (except passenger). Not sure if your particular conviction will keep you from hazmat -- inquire around about that.
• Don't call carriers first -- instead, submit a complete application on-line -- then follow-up about a week or more later, to check on your app's status. ONLY FURNISH THE INFO THAT IS SPECIFICALLY ASKED FOR ON THE APP -- NOTHING MORE.

Given all the above -- try Western Express -- they are a well-known "2nd chance" carrier:

Home - Western Express

-- L

 

I'd say I'm tired of trucking schools taking money from people who have no hope of getting a job. This is wrong.