Terminated from a non-driving job, do I stand a chance?

Hello all,
I've been lurking here for a few weeks investigating trucking as an option reading a ton of threads and I wanted to get some opinions on my situation.

I got fired from my office job 2 months ago. I got caught up in some office politics, speaking my mind when I probably should have kept my mouth shut. I wasn't happy with my managers and spoke out, then got fired. I found out recently that both of the managers I took exception with were let go. My arguments were legit, but so what. I still got fired.

I have 12 years of work history in my field, computer programming, and this is my only strike against me. I have contracted with many companies, and I have references throughout my field that can vouch for both my work and my character.

If I apply to a place that trains drivers, such as Central Ref. or Stevens, will this disqualify me automatically? How should I communicate this to them?

 

Thanks for the feedback. I've been living on my savings and freelancing, programming some small software applications. Programming pays well enough that I have a decent buffer. Would this be a problem? I can give references for the small freelance projects if needed.

I've also worked with my brother's company, doing masonry/stone restoration. But I'm really just out there to help my brother and sweat a bit. He splits project profit with me giving me a percentage.