Some Advice After Getting Sent Home From Orientation For A Felony....

If someone beat and raped you and left you for dead and it took 6 weeks in a hospital to recover what would you do?

Did this happen to you? If so wow. That is huge to come back from. What a fighting spirit.

Thanks so much everyone. I have applied to over 100 companies. And tractor man CC was one of them. And Matthew B I believe y'all called him that and he was not offended. I also understand the attitude of the guy who is at CC. Sure we made a mistake, but the majority of us when given an opportunity are very loyal and work our butts off simply because someone gave us the chance. As bad as people talked about Swift I was intending to work hard for them which my earlier post reflect because I thought I had a chance and in my world that is a blessing. But it didn't work out. Their lose. I will keep y'all posted on what happens because I know some of you are cheering for me. So thanks for that. I will be successful I'm just not sure where yet. Oh and for the one who wanted to know so badly what I did my charge was homicide. But for all of the people who love to judge I have a question? If someone beat and raped you and left you for dead and it took 6 weeks in a hospital to recover what would you do? So when you see felon from someone unless you have walked in their shoes you don't know what happened. Again thanks to everyone.

Wasn't judging - just trying to get a feel for what was so serious, that a company would show you the door after you got your CDL already. And what kind of obstacle you had to overcome.

Sad that the company would wait that long, on a full disclosure.

Homicide is kind of a serious one to overcome - but keep trying and you surely will.

Rick

Hello guys. I have been searching everywhere for a job. I've been contacted by a company called Savannah Traders LLC out of Kansas. They only have 6 trucks and they 1099. I can't find much on them but is it normal for tiny companies to do that? I understand it's like subcontracting but I would not be leasing the truck so I'm confused. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks.

Companies that 1099 are becoming more frequent in today's business atmosphere. Basically you would be considered an independent contractor and not a employee of the company itself. In order to do this their are many guidelines companies must follow. As an employee companies have to follow strict employment guidelines, this is most certainly a way to try to circumvent them.

Recently in the news you have seen many class action and workman rights lawsuits on companies that practice this ( I.E uber is one of them). In most cases the courts have sided with the independent contractors that they were miss classified and should have been listed as employees. I would be extremely cautious of being an independent contractor in the manner they are doing so. And research further on employment laws to see if they even qualify to do so.

Sub contracting sux. It is the reason I am not barbering. I made excellent money barbering. About 2x as much as I will make driving a truck. Here is the deal. You pay ALL of your own taxes. No benefits. You do tend to get paid better than an employee, but..... You are responsible for so much. Some states also require sub contractors to maintain their own business license.

6 trucks and a 1099.

We hear horror stories of companies this small - and getting PAID.

Not to mention the tax implications (all on you), lack of benefits (health insurance, etc.), and probable lack of workmans comp (like, you get HURT, it's on you).

Basically - it's similar to LEASING a truck - only you don't even get the benefits of that arrangement (such as they are).

Plus - smaller companies like this are usually on paper logs (where the temptation or COERCION to cheat is much greater), don't have the cash flow to properly maintain their equipment (which means lots of breakdowns and the risk of getting nailed at weigh stations).

There are EXCEPTIONS to the rule (of companies like this being undesirable to work for), but they are few and far between.

We understand you NEED A JOB and need to get to work and support yourself. But since you're just starting out - and already have some negative stuff you're trying to overcome (your criminal history), getting on with a company that's high risk for you to get into a jam that may mess with your CDL CAREER this early, is a crapshoot at best.

Have you tried Western Express yet - or some of the other bigger companies that hire felons that were suggested earlier in this discussion?

Regards & keep us posted...

Rick

Retail - I had a legal issue too and chose to walk in and apply in person to several companies near where I live. Even though I had this issue AND they stated on their web sites they required 2 years experience, I got two job offers. They both commented on my "clean cut" appearance and willingness to walk in. That first impression seemed to be the key. Good luck!

I would say keep looking and don't give up to easy.

TransAm and Carolina Cargo will hire you.

I've been out 10 yrs and a few months. I have found somewhere to stay temporarily as of this morning. You went into it for the same reason I wanted to. I have had good jobs but they never let you forget. And in trucking it seems if you are safe, on time and work hard that people forget the mistake. Thanks