What Companies Hire Felons
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I have a felony robbery on my record that's 8 years old and I am desperately trying to start my career as a truck driver..I am just starting the journey so I need all the helpful info available.
Read all the company reviews & profiles on trucker truth, the guy that made this site did his homework & put on each profile the requirements & qualifications to possibly get hired, I read a few of them last night & was impressed even more with this site, but from everything that I've read on here, some companies actually might give you a chance, good luck
Deandre, welcome aboard!
This is a topic that comes up fairly often in here. If you use the search bar at the top of the page you can probably find quite a few former discussions about it. Basically it is going to be a little tougher on you to land a job. It is not impossible though. We have some people in here who are drivers with felony backgrounds. Most companies want a waiting period of ten years from final adjudication. Some will accept five years. Occasionally you will find some that will over look it and give you a shot. The most important thing is that you are honest and upfront in the application process. If they uncover something you decided to not make known, you're toast, the damage is done.
Have you got your CDL yet, or are you just looking into the possibility of this career?
You can find a lot of information on hiring requirements of different Trucking Companies by following that link.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
I'm looking to start my career..
Deandre, welcome aboard!
This is a topic that comes up fairly often in here. If you use the search bar at the top of the page you can probably find quite a few former discussions about it. Basically it is going to be a little tougher on you to land a job. It is not impossible though. We have some people in here who are drivers with felony backgrounds. Most companies want a waiting period of ten years from final adjudication. Some will accept five years. Occasionally you will find some that will over look it and give you a shot. The most important thing is that you are honest and upfront in the application process. If they uncover something you decided to not make known, you're toast, the damage is done.
Have you got your CDL yet, or are you just looking into the possibility of this career?
You can find a lot of information on hiring requirements of different Trucking Companies by following that link.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
Deandre, one of the things you need to do first is apply to all the Company-Sponsored Training programs. It is unlikely that any of them will accept you, but give all of them a try. That way you know whether you will have to go through private school or not. The next step is to try and get some pre-hire letters. Read throughUnderstanding Pre-Hires so that you understand the process. It is very important for you to get some pre-hire letters before attending school because you may still not be able to get a job after jumping through all the hoops of schooling.
If you can get on a company sponsored training program I would jump all over it, I don't care who it is. Be tough and hang in there until your contract is up and then decide if you want to try and move on. The thing about the effect of that criminal background is that it will diminish commensurately with the years of experience you establish. What I'm saying is if you can get started somewhere DO NOT quit until you are sure you've got another job lined up. As your years of experience increase that old ball and chain of the felony will lighten up.
I wish you the best, and you keep coming in here for advice. I think eventually you can get going in this career, but you've got to be persistent.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Pre-hire:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.
Pre-hires:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.
Company Sponsored Training:
A Company-Sponsored Training Program is a school that is owned and operated by a trucking company.
The schooling often requires little or no money up front. Instead of paying up-front tuition you will sign an agreement to work for the company for a specified amount of time after graduation, usually around a year, at a slightly lower rate of pay in order to pay for the training.
If you choose to quit working for the company before your year is up, they will normally require you to pay back a prorated amount of money for the schooling. The amount you pay back will be comparable to what you would have paid if you went to an independently owned school.
Company-sponsored training can be an excellent way to get your career underway if you can't afford the tuition up front for private schooling.
Company-sponsored Training:
A Company-Sponsored Training Program is a school that is owned and operated by a trucking company.
The schooling often requires little or no money up front. Instead of paying up-front tuition you will sign an agreement to work for the company for a specified amount of time after graduation, usually around a year, at a slightly lower rate of pay in order to pay for the training.
If you choose to quit working for the company before your year is up, they will normally require you to pay back a prorated amount of money for the schooling. The amount you pay back will be comparable to what you would have paid if you went to an independently owned school.
Company-sponsored training can be an excellent way to get your career underway if you can't afford the tuition up front for private schooling.
Don't quote me but I was told CRST is one company who will give you a chance and the hace company based training
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I have a felony robbery on my record that's 8 years old and I am desperately trying to start my career as a truck driver..I am just starting the journey so I need all the helpful info available.