Trouble getting a company to hire me. i would love some advice

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by thteothers, Sep 11, 2013.

  1. wstar2003

    wstar2003 Light Load Member

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    Needs to display the "dangerous" placard whether loaded or empty.
     
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  3. white wolf

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    All I can say is maybe talk to the county you live in and see if there is any placement assistance for a person in your situation the only other choice would be go owner operator but there may be some issues there also
     
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  4. white wolf

    white wolf Light Load Member

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    I know a lot of people get on others case for mistakes made in the past but if someone is truly sincere about turning there life around we shouldn't make fun of them I mean we all make mistakes in life it just how big of a mistake and no I am not a bleeding heart libral far from it I think some of these a holes should be locked up for life but the thing is if someone is willing to change for real we need to give them a chance or they will just revert back to crime for a living because that is there only choice
     
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  5. truckon

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    seeing as trucking tends to be a low paying job where you live by yourself with very little social life , a yard that smells like piss and get treated like a 2nd class citizen, I think it should be mandatory that all felons become truck drivers.
     
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  6. misterG

    misterG Road Train Member

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    I'm wondering, will we ever get any answers to our questions of thteothers?

    Or is this another one and done troll expedition?

    Considering that we now have four pages of response, and only one open ended question from the OP.
     
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  7. avenger79

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    a few years back I was doing some work in a dump truck, the guy training me had just been released after 8 years. never bothered to ask what he did, but it was a felony. may want to look at working something like that, concrete, dump, etc.

    He had an "in" as the company was owned by a family friend but never hurts to try.
     
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  8. thteothers

    thteothers Bobtail Member

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    Possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. i plead guilty and got a 410 probation: no jail time and 2 years probation
     
  9. thteothers

    thteothers Bobtail Member

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    never committed a crime before or after. chicago IL. i just got my CDL. it has been 5 years since. after 7 years i think i can get it expunged
     
  10. markealy

    markealy Road Train Member

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    That shuldnt b a problem. are you willing to move when I cross back in to Mexico I will right down some numbers and send them back via pm or repost here
     
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  11. thteothers

    thteothers Bobtail Member

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    for thoes who dont know what a Class X Felony is: (i apply to #10)

    The following charges are Class X felonies in Illinois:

    1. Aggravated kidnapping, 720 ILCS 5/10-2.
    2. Aggravated battery with a firearm, 720 ILCS 5/12-4.2(a)(1).
    3. Aggravated battery of a child, 720 ILCS 5/12-4.3(a).
    4. Home invasion, 720 ILCS 5/19-6.
    5. Aggravated criminal sexual assault, 720 ILCS 5/12-14.
    6. Predatory criminal sexual assault of a child (over 17 years of age and victim under 13 years old), 720 ILCS 5/12-14.1(1).
    7. Armed robbery, 720 ILCS 5/18-2.
    8. Aggravated vehicular hijacking, 720 ILCS 5/18-4.
    9. Aggravated arson, 720 ILCS 5/20-1.1.
    10. Possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver (such as 15-100 grams or possession with intent to deliver within 1,000 feet of a public park, church, school, or public housing), 720 ILCS 570/401.
    I recieved a 410 probation:

    (720 ILCS 570/410) (from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 1410)
    Sec. 410. (a) Whenever any person who has not previously been convicted of, or placed on probation or court supervision for any offense under this Act or any law of the United States or of any State relating to cannabis or controlled substances, pleads guilty to or is found guilty of possession of a controlled or counterfeit substance under subsection (c) of Section 402 or of unauthorized possession of prescription form under Section 406.2, the court, without entering a judgment and with the consent of such person, may sentence him to probation.
    (b) When a person is placed on probation, the court shall enter an order specifying a period of probation of 24 months and shall defer further proceedings in the case until the conclusion of the period or until the filing of a petition alleging violation of a term or condition of probation.
    (c) The conditions of probation shall be that the person: (1) not violate any criminal statute of any jurisdiction; (2) refrain from possessing a firearm or other dangerous weapon; (3) submit to periodic drug testing at a time and in a manner as ordered by the court, but no less than 3 times during the period of the probation, with the cost of the testing to be paid by the probationer; and (4) perform no less than 30 hours of community service, provided community service is available in the jurisdiction and is funded and approved by the county board.
    (d) The court may, in addition to other conditions, require that the person:
    (1) make a report to and appear in person before or participate with the court or such courts, person, or social service agency as directed by the court in the order of probation;
    (2) pay a fine and costs;
    (3) work or pursue a course of study or vocational training;
    (4) undergo medical or psychiatric treatment; or treatment or rehabilitation approved by the Illinois Department of Human Services;
    (5) attend or reside in a facility established for the instruction or residence of defendants on probation;
    (6) support his dependents;
    (6‑5) refrain from having in his or her body the presence of any illicit drug prohibited by the Cannabis Control Act, the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, or the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act, unless prescribed by a physician, and submit samples of his or her blood or urine or both for tests to determine the presence of any illicit drug;
    (7) and in addition, if a minor:
    (i) reside with his parents or in a foster home;
    (ii) attend school;
    (iii) attend a non‑residential program for youth;
    (iv) contribute to his own support at home or in a foster home.
    (e) Upon violation of a term or condition of probation, the court may enter a judgment on its original finding of guilt and proceed as otherwise provided.
    (f) Upon fulfillment of the terms and conditions of probation, the court shall discharge the person and dismiss the proceedings against him.
    (g) A disposition of probation is considered to be a conviction for the purposes of imposing the conditions of probation and for appeal, however, discharge and dismissal under this Section is not a conviction for purposes of this Act or for purposes of disqualifications or disabilities imposed by law upon conviction of a crime.
    (h) There may be only one discharge and dismissal under this Section, Section 10 of the Cannabis Control Act, or Section 70 of the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act with respect to any person.
    (i) If a person is convicted of an offense under this Act, the Cannabis Control Act, or the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act within 5 years subsequent to a discharge and dismissal under this Section, the discharge and dismissal under this Section shall be admissible in the sentencing proceeding for that conviction as evidence in aggravation.
    (Source: P.A. 94‑556, eff. 9‑11‑05; 95‑487, eff. 1‑1‑08.) - See more at: http://codes.lp.findlaw.com/ilstatutes/720/570/IV/410#sthash.wjawnm6B.dpuf

    No Jail time had to be served

    i just got my CDL 2 weeks ago and i am sick of working like an illegal immigrant for cash (which pays better than just about any starting job). So if there is any one out there with some decent advice i would love to hear it.

    BTW this is the first time i have ever used a forum, so if this text show up centered, i apologize for the annoyance.
     
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