Profile For Derek N.

Hi everyone! First off I wanted to thank you for all the valuable information that you all contribute to this site. It has been a huge help in looking into becoming a driver.

So to get straight to the point I have recently decided I want to get into OTR trucking. I am trying to figure out if I should get my own training or go with a company training program. With that being said I also have recently obtained an assault 4 charge misdemeanor.

Long story short I was in the midst of a custody battle over my son and this was a way for my x to gain the upper hand. All that this entailed and all I went through to fight the charges would be enough to write a book. Anyway I was facing several domestic violence charges which all are felonies in Oregon. There was lack of evidence on both sides including zero evidence of any assault taking place. Not even a scratch. But also no evidence to support it didnt happen. So to get to the point, taking a case like this to trial when it comes down to he said she said and facing felonies was pretty damn risky and I ended up taking a plea offer which dropped all domestic violence language which was a big one for me because I would have lost my guns. Anyway, all said and done the final charge was a simple assualt 4 charge which is a misdemeanor. I was arrested almost two years ago but just finally settled the case in November which makes the charge very recent. So my main question is, do any of you think I have a chance getting on with any of the companies that train like Swift? I have talked to CR England and that was a no go. They have to have two years at a minimum since the charge. I actually did here back from Swift today and the recruiter said she can normally ok misdemeanor's but because mine was so recent she had to send my app off to the security division to get approval.

Has anyone else gone through a similar situation trying to get on with Swift? Any companies I should try that are workable with this? Ive gone through the list here on the site and have seen the requirements of the companies and I have submitted apps to most of them. Misdemeanor's for the most part, depending on the charge dont seem to be a big deal, but with mine so recent it seems to be.

Anyway, any personal experiences with this or any advice would be greatly appreciated. I am really wanting to pursue this career. Thanks in advance!