DUI/Misdemeanor Conviction CDL

I am trying to get into the trucking industry. I have a DUI and misdemeanor conviction that is around five years old. I applied at a company in Indiana and was denied for training. Will these convictions ban me permanently from getting into the industry?

I am trying to get into the trucking industry. I have a DUI and misdemeanor conviction that is around five years old. I applied at a company in Indiana and was denied for training. Will these convictions ban me permanently from getting into the industry?

Most companies will require that the DUI be between at least 5-7 years old.

Check out our Wiki on Trucking Company Policies For Drivers With DUI-DWI. This link will give you a list of companies and their DUI hiring policies.

We also have a helpful link where you can fill out one application and apply to multiple jobs at once.

No, this will definitely not ban you. Each company has different minimum requirements to be considered for employment.

Chris encourages:

No, this will definitely not ban you. Each company has different minimum requirements to be considered for employment.

Mark, you can use the one-time application (Apply For Truck Driving Jobs) that Anchorman suggested. Probably the best bet is to select some possible Trucking Companies and call their recruiters. They'll have the company rules about skeletons in your closet.