Need some advice

Best of luck to you. I have no doubt that you'll be successful. Keep the faith, man.

 

Are you still on parole? Usually some companies don't go back further than 7-10 years. I believe the problem you may run into is the 10 year history. You might have to hustle up on your own if you really want to do this & pay for school yourself. If this is your dream be patient and wait that time off. I would apply everywhere that offers company cdl training. If that doesn't open up for you. You then know the route you have to take. Do not give up it may just take a little more time for the door to open. I hope all goes well

 

I think @Chinatown advice here is the best. Go online and do as many applications as you can. Then take the calls one call at a time and I am sure somebody will make you a job offer.

 

Check with your unemployment office. They may have a program that will pay for school. That's how I got my CDL. Lots of hoops to jump thru but I got it done.

 

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/grants/cd...iver-license-cdl-program-implementation-grant

http://www.jerseytractorcdl.com/-----------Lance79,this outfit is in rutherford and they accept/use grants.

Grants arent easy,you gotta keep at it-but its there for the use.Theres another outfit i know of in Linden-ill try n find it.

 

Smith n Soloman is the facility in Linden.All there site says is financing avail to those who qualify.(that doesnt sound good).
Google them n more.Also what Austinmike said about Unenjoyment-check it out.Your past is gone brother,hold your head up n focus on free training-its out there.I grew up in Union County-hit me up after your all squared away,i can get you in a tuck(since your in my old stomping ground).Good luck!

 

Companies might be looking at 10 years FROM YOUR RELEASE DATE.
Robbery is a SERIOUS conviction in this industry....because you need to be trusted with hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of equipment and freight.

You paid your debt...but now you gotta earn your trust---try in 2019 when your release date is 10 years old...bet you get better results (as long as you keep your nose clean).

P.S.- No I'm not judging...just giving you a piece of how THEY may be viewing things.