Obtained my CDL-A Yesterday

Go with Roadtex. Don't fool with US Express right now.
You can change companies again in a few months and have plenty of choices.
@Wooly Rhino might hire you after you gain a few months experience. He has a small trucking company with nice trucks and hires felons.

 

Good luck, I got my CDL yesterday as well. Because I live off the beaten track my two real options are Schneider and Roehl. Pluses and minuses, need to make a decision...

 

They both do hair follicle drug test!
If it were me, I'd do either Schneider Bulk (tanker) or Roehl "National Van Fleet."
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Try Milan Supply Chain Solutions; maybe they hire up there.

 

Congratulations on your CDLA.

Felonies are generally paid for with time sentence completed, completed parole or upon death. It's not a problem out here provided it's never for stealing money or similar.

I do not like the apparent intent to create a eternal never ending enforcement against anyone not specifically sentenced to life or death row over something.

Many Felons who did well and get into trucking generally by and large have a opportunity to build yourself a life which is rather good compared to the lack of options to some.

 

Congrats on your CDL!

It's a "license to learn". Enjoy the ride!

When you get to your home terminal, the "been there, done that, grew the cotton, made the t-shirt" loudmouth "supertrucker" is not the one you want to listen to.

The driver to seek out is the one who keeps a clean truck and has his/her paperwork squared away always. When this driver enters the driver's area, the loudmouth will usually shut up, and the dispatcher will light up with a smile from the office side of the bulletproof glass.

When you find that driver, ask questions and soak up their knowledge like a sponge...Good luck!

 

Congrats on the cdl..remember to be safe out there

 

Depends what the felony is for. Swift hired me with a felony that was 13 years old for trafficking. The type of felony does actually matter. If it’s violent or sexual in nature you may be entirely disqualified from most companies. Some it will be a matter of time. US Express will try to get you to either lease a truck or do one of the Dollar dedicated accounts. Say no.

Sounds like you have a good deal with the company that took you. I’d go with the bird in hand.

 

The first felon I hired is on Parole for killing a law enforcement officer. That is a life sentence. I do not regret any part of that decision. Don't let anything stop you