Felony-friendly Companies?

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John McClane's Comment
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hey guys, so I'm looking to get my CDL and start OTR driving but I've been denied by Roehl and Prime already for a felony (overview: involved in an armed robbery in 2004. I was 18. served 1 year jail and 4 years probation, meaning I wasn't off till around 2010, which is only 6 years ago)... a quick Internet search revealed that most other companies wont hire me either... Does anybody have any advice for me? I haven't been in any trouble since 2004 and my MVR is perfect... I have a good job history (graduated college in journalism ((market crashed)) and I've been working temp jobs since). Any felony-friendly companies out there willing to give me shot? I read that putting me on their insurance is an issue. Also, TSA might not want me to transport hazmat... also I can't get into Canada... Is it time for a Plan B?

CDL:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:

  • Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
  • Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.

HAZMAT:

Hazardous Materials

Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations

OTR:

Over The Road

OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.

MVR:

Motor Vehicle Record

An MVR is a report of your driving history, as reported from your state Department of Motor Vehicles. Information on this report may include Drivers License information, point history, violations, convictions, and license status on your driving record.

Tractor Man's Comment
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Try Carolina Cargo. Low CPM $.1 5......Forced Teams ( I may be wrong on that). One of the most well known "Second Chance" Companies. Good Luck!

CPM:

Cents Per Mile

Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.

Brett Aquila's Comment
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Here we have a list of companies that hire felons:

Trucking Companies That Hire Drivers With Felonies

John McClane's Comment
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Thanks, fellas

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