Ex-Felon Looking For A Truck Driving Job

Angel, I feel you on this end. My background is still fresh as well. This is a forgiving industry, but often times that forgiveness often does not come with a willingness to sponsor a training program, atleast not before 5 years or 7 years from conviction date. But all hope is not necessarily lost. Now, yes, if your willing to take out loans often times a driving college will attempt to link you with a second chance employer. Yes, your looking at student loans, but 7 or 9 G's in debt, in exchange for an opportunity in a career where you have a far more open glass ceiling, I find it worth it. I recommend American Institute for Trucking; they have a Campus in Vegas by the way. they linked me with a second change carrier that was willing to overlook my criminal background. Starting, first 6 months your not really looking at making a ton of money, but after 6 months, you have a proven work history that you can either use to develop as a solo driver, or you can use that to jump to another company that might be williing to take another look at you once you have made it through the initial honeymoon period of the industry.

Don't ever give up hope or think that your locked out due to your background. But, I do recommend that you need to put on the armor of god and get ready to go to battle for your future. If you want this, its here. You just have to Really want it. I will be praying for you. Cheers

I'm trying to find out if there is anyone out there who has heard of a violent offender obtaining a trucking job. I have 2 felonies. Aggravated assault & person not to possess firearms. The conviction is 5 years old. I have been out for 4 years & I have been employed as a machine operator ever since my release. So I have 4 years of consistent work history since my release. I finished my parole/probation 2 months ago. I can't find a company sponsored CDL program to give me a chance. I am willing to take a loan out & pay for the training myself but I'm trying to figure out if it is even possible to get hired with a violent gun crime. Please, any response will help. Does anybody know of a friend or associate who has been hired as a violent offender?