3 Time Looser, CDL, Can't Get Chance. Any Ideas?

I am a 3 time looser, and my most recent encarseration was almost 5 years ago. I have a lot of crap in my past. I am very much regreting my past, but am trying to change my future. I asked the school I went to before I even went to their program if I was going to have problems? I am tring to stay possative. All the big boys, SWIFT, Werner, Schneider etc. are shooting me down. Every time I try and find websites to find SMALL COMPANIES to try and get info on getting a chance, All the big asses bulldog the sites to promote their openings. The school has been very little help, as they got their money, and don't give a hoot now. Does anyone have any real ideas or suggestions? I have filled out about 50 applications already. Don't care what it pays, just want a chance to prove myself, and get training.

Have you tried CR England? They're known for giving drivers a chance.

Unfortunately, you should've gone through the pre-hire process before you even started trucking school to see if you were hire-able. I don't know your story, but any reputable trucking school would caution a potential driver if the driver's background could possibly prevent employment. Of course, the school needs to know this information to be able to even lend a word of caution, meaning the driver needs to be upfront and honest about their history. At my school, we were required to present a 5 year driving history, and criminal record history, to our school's director during the application process, so that they could be in a better position to inform a candidate that they might not be hire-able.

If CR England denies you, local might be your only chance. Local opportunities will vary depending on location.

Here's another thing to consider, you might just need to wait a bit until your history gets a little further behind you. Again, I don't know your story, but as an example, some companies will not consider a candidate with a DUI until they reach 5 years from having their license reinstated. Often, incarceration is treated the same way. You might have to wait a certain time until you're considered hire-able by some companies.

Hi Mark,

I don't know exactly what you've got in your past but I've dealt with some stuff of my own these last few months of trying to find jobs. I was able to find some websites that showed company restrictions for hiring when it comes to background stuff. Jobsfortruckers.com is one. Driverrecruiting.com is another one. And another one is bestdriverjobs.com too. Like I said I don't know exactly what's in your background or anything but I know that some companies are more forgiving than the ones you mentioned that's for sure. Hope this helps! Good luck!

I had a buddy get hired right off of parole with Transam... Another get Hired with May Trucking and his felony conviction was 3 years ago... Keep your head up and keep on trying! GL!

Carolina Cargo is known for giving drivers with hirability issues a second chance.