Comments By Nathan B.

If your charge wasn't a felony then you should get an opportunity somewhere. I don't know if the Company-Sponsored Training Programs would take you right now or not, but I think you'd find an opportunity if you went through an Independent Truck Driving School. It's hard to say.

Every company's policies vary. Not only from each other, but throughout the course of the year. A company might get a little less strict when demand for drivers is high and vice versa. So all you can really do is apply like crazy everywhere and see who's willing to give you a shot.

I wouldn't make the commitment to any independent schools though unless you can get two or three pre-hires from major companies. That way you know you'll find employment after graduating with your CDL.

Here's an article on Understanding Pre-Hires for those not familiar with the process.

thank you I really appreciate your help. Great website and I love the high road training program. I will start seeing if I can get some pre hires since going thru a private school might be my only way in for now. I will keep you posted on how Tuesday goes. got an appointment with quality drivers school. Its probably for a local job of some kind but im happy and positive, gotta start somewhere :)

If your charge wasn't a felony then you should get an opportunity somewhere. I don't know if the Company-Sponsored Training Programs would take you right now or not, but I think you'd find an opportunity if you went through an Independent Truck Driving School. It's hard to say.

Every company's policies vary. Not only from each other, but throughout the course of the year. A company might get a little less strict when demand for drivers is high and vice versa. So all you can really do is apply like crazy everywhere and see who's willing to give you a shot.

I wouldn't make the commitment to any independent schools though unless you can get two or three pre-hires from major companies. That way you know you'll find employment after graduating with your CDL.

Here's an article on Understanding Pre-Hires for those not familiar with the process.

thank you I really appreciate your help. Great website and I love the high road training program. I will start seeing if I can get some pre hires since going thru a private school might be my only way in for now. I will keep you posted on how Tuesday goes. got an appointment with quality drivers school. Its probably for a local job of some kind but im happy and positive, gotta start somewhere :)

Ahh, you didn't mention that the misdemeanor was drug related in the other thread. Yeah, that might change things up a bit. Drugs are definitely the Devils doing! Why don't the kids ever listen to their parents? We tried to warn 'em.

Sorry, that "rant" wasn't directed at you, just a generalization. So many people come here looking for advice on the things they've done wrong in their past. I can't help but wonder if I'm the last person on this planet that has never been arrested for anything, and had never had anything traffic violations, ever! Boy, I must've been a real boring, goody two-shoes throughout my life; although it certainly doesn't feel that way!?

Anyway, it really depends on how long ago the incident took place and the companies policy/acceptance of our past mistakes. Some are a bit more lenient than others. Stay tuned, some more knowledgable members should be chiming in shortly.

Hope that helps.

LittleJoe

lol it helps for sure. Yep theres not many left with perfect records anymore. congrats to you and that's awesome. I got in trouble 11-17-09, so it was awhile ago. yes indeed wish I would have listened and stayed away from that crap but life is a giant learning lesson everyday, nothing I can do now but keep grinding and pushing forward to my new career. staying positive and upbeat has gotten me this far

well still grinding away sending out apps and trying to find a company to train me. Got a call back from quality drivers, and the gal told me that pretty much no over the road company is going to take me because of my drug charge. she said there has been a big issue with drug trafficking and its making them more leary. well my charge was a petty offense and had nothing to do with trafficking anything, so if what she said is true that's a big time blow to my otr dreams. I hope its not, but at least all hope isn't gone. worst comes to worse I just have to wait awhile and re apply again. anywon know how true what she said is?

I have a few questions, ive been reading some recents posts and theres something that's making me nervous. Im 26 years old, but this is my dream job and ive never wanted anything as bad as this. I hope my age wont be considered to young?

Absolutely NOT. Minimum age for Interstate is 21, Intrastate is 18. I'd be just slightly more concerned with the misdemeanor, however, it will probably be a non-issue.

LittleJoe

sweet good to hear. So far my misdemeanor has been a roadblock, so im just trying to find a company that will give me a chance.

Same as the advice from before.....APPLY EVERYWHERE!!!! Seriously. I don't mean one or two at a time. You have your work cut out for you. Seriously it could take anywhere from 5 tries to 75 tries. Do an application for all the companies at the same time. You never know when someone might be willing to take a chance on someone.

Thanks for the advice I will apply everywhere I can. is there a way I can send a bunch of apps out or am going to have to work thru them one by one. I don't see why someone wouldn't take a chance on me. I have no felonies, no dui, only one misdemeanor from 5 years ago. I got a speeding ticket 7 years ago but these company's got back 5 years so that shouldn't be an issue. also I have a solid work history. praying I will get an opportunity somewhere :)

Whoops posted that twice sorry. didn't realize that it went to page 2.

Prime denied me too after a couple days of applying. They seem to have enough applicants that they can be picky that way. Just about everyone that reads this site are steered into applying to them first.

That same day I applied with cr england and they took me no problem.

That's for sure about everyone going to prime. Im keeping my head up and staying determined. I applied for c.r England and I will find out tomorrow. do you work there now? if so how do you like it?

Prime denied me too after a couple days of applying. They seem to have enough applicants that they can be picky that way. Just about everyone that reads this site are steered into applying to them first.

That same day I applied with cr england and they took me no problem.

That's for sure about everyone going to prime. Im keeping strong and keeping my head up. I applied for c.r England and I will find out tomorrow. are you working there now? how do you like it?

Nathan, keep plugging away! I am just starting to look into this as a possibility, but in everything I do I remember to pieces of valuable information my mom gave to me....1. Can't never could do nothin' & 2. You can do anything you set your mind to! It has served me well over my lifetime thus far. I look forward to following your progress!

Jolie

thank you that makes me feel better. I have got my mind set completely on getting a career and doing whatever it takes to make it happen. I hope I have good progress to report haha. hopefully find out tomorrow about c.r England and maby swift, I don't even care so much were at this point. I have to pay my dues and get my foot in the door somehow lol