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Petty theft on my record - Does this disqualify me from a trucking job?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by skeetersbar, Jul 5, 2011.

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  1. Jul 5, 2011 #1
    skeetersbar

    skeetersbar Bobtail Member

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    Hello, I have some questions about having a petty theft on my record from 4 years ago and then some. Will that disqualify me applying for a job?

    I am working on getting this charge expunged but is petty theft a serious enough crime to even worry about? The charge was rediculous and at the time I just pleaded no contest because I was drunk and out of line. I do not drink anymore and even then I didn't even drink too much but it is what it is. I was at a strip club the the stripper was buying drinks on my credit card and I didn't know I had to pay for her drinks also to keep me company. But when they told me to pay I freaked out and got arrested.
     
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  3. Jul 5, 2011 #2
    Trudger

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    Each company has their policies and decide on a case-by-case basis for the most part.
     
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  4. Jul 5, 2011 #3
    skeetersbar

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    yeah that's what i figured, I just refused to pay a bill, it is not like I intentionally tried to steel from anyone. Well that another hurtle I need to fix before I can think about driving trucks
     
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  5. Jul 5, 2011 #4
    jsun7396

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    Have you picked a company yet? I had a theft of $500 on my record and was hired. It's all about honesty. The companies need drivers and if you are honest they will give you a chance. If thats all you have on your record, the stripper freak out, you should be fine. I asked if you picked a company yet to suggest Schneider. I drive for them and am very pleased. They are very safety concious. Trucks are slow, but they have a lot of freight. I average 2600 miles a week and i get home every 6 days. Newly married so i gotta get home more often than normal, and my wife is 23 and I'm 38.lol Good Luck
     
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  7. Jul 5, 2011 #5
    GasHauler

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    It all depends on the company. However, every company that hauls gasoline that I've seen does not take drivers that have a report like that. It may be simple and stupid but gasoline is a product that everyone wants and steeling goes on. I've seen drivers get fired over 1 gallon of gas. But most companies will investigate the charge and realize how petty it is and go on from there. Keep trying to expunge your record. Going in with a clean slate is always best. Good luck.
     
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  8. Jul 5, 2011 #6
    skeetersbar

    skeetersbar Bobtail Member

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    well I do have resisting arrest and drunken disorderly along on that charge. but as far as background checks go I am pretty sure that is all that will come up. Most Background checks go back 7-10 years right?
     
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  9. Jul 5, 2011 #7
    Rollover the Original

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    Background checks can go as far as they want. FMCSA only says WORK history for the past 10 years but a company can set their own guidelines for your personal history and lawlessness if it's out there.
     
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  10. Jul 5, 2011 #8
    fancypants

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    so whats the problem ? dont worry about it. it will probably happen again
     
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  11. Jul 5, 2011 #9
    skeetersbar

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    I don't drink anymore and I feel i have matured since this incident. So unless I have the worst luck in the world and I just don't see things right. I am pretty certain it won't happen again. It was 4 and 1/2 years ago.
     
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  12. Jul 5, 2011 #10
    Lonesome

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    Make sure you can be hired, before dropping cash on a school. Like others have said, "shouldn't" be a problem, but cover your bases first.
     
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