Truck Driving search as a felon

I used to dispatch at a place that hired a sex offender. He raped his nephew. Got out of prison and raped his neighbor's son. Both times that POS got hired and rehired. I hated him and I ultimately left the company because I couldn't stand looking at the guy. Any company that employs predators can get bent.

 

Insurance companies have a great influence on who gets hired. A sex offender is public knowledge, and many companies don't want the negative exposure. You would be ahead of the game if you found a company who agreed to hire you with the knowledge of you record first and then get your CDL. Otherwise, you will have spent time and money with no return.

 

Are you still required to register?

 

When you fill out job applications, carefully answer the questions and don't add information that isn't asked for.
"Have you been convicted of a felony within the last 3 years?"
"Have you been convicted of a felony within the last 5 years?"
"Have you been convicted of a felony within the last 7 years?"
Don't say, "No", but I was 10 years ago.

 

I agree with you but that doesn't change the way things are. The reality of the situation is that very few people will hire you. You made a bad decision and now you'll see the results of it for many years, This is as it should be.
You'll find a job somewhere but it probably won't be for a top notch company. Most good companies have a stack of applications from well qualified and experienced drivers with a clean record. They don't need to hire somebody with red flags all over him.
There is no driver shortage and I doubt if there ever was or ever will be.
I can't tell you what to do but you might look for another line of work, apprentice programs in the trades, that sort of thing.

 

My state is lifetime registry and they will arrest, if one fails to keep records updated.

My employer has several felon drivers. However, they won’t consider anyone who has anything related to a sexual conviction.

 

Right, some do ask "Have you ever.....?"