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Don, it'll be a few more hours before more experienced members are online, but tell me:
I have been told by a few truckers that I need to find a different type of job.
Are you going to work for these truckers? Then you don't need to take their word as gospel. This type of information can easily be bounced around, twisted and dipped in cold coffee. In other words, no believability.
Policies on felons vary among companies. Yours being so old, with no subsequent "issues", you should be able to get driving.
Check this TT article out:
Errol V. Thank you so very much. I have not seen that article. But now you have taken all doubt out of my mind.
Don, it'll be a few more hours before more experienced members are online, but tell me:
I have been told by a few truckers that I need to find a different type of job.
Are you going to work for these truckers? Then you don't need to take their word as gospel. This type of information can easily be bounced around, twisted and dipped in cold coffee. In other words, no believability.
Policies on felons vary among companies. Yours being so old, with no subsequent "issues", you should be able to get driving.
Check this TT article out:
Donald, if you haven't had any legal trouble in 20 years then you're absolutely going to be able to get a start in trucking. No question about it. There will be a few companies that will turn you away but who cares? You only need one to give you a shot, and quite honestly I don't expect you'll have much trouble finding a few takers.
I want a company that I can retire with.
You don't have to worry about looking that far down the road. This industry is very easy to move around in. Once you choose you first company make sure you stick with them for one full year and learn all you can about the industry. There are so many opportunities and so many different styles and types of driving jobs that there's nothing wrong with taking a shot at something new after that. Maybe you'll be thrilled right where you're at, maybe you'll be anxious to try something new. If you get to that one year mark with your first company you'll have all sorts of opportunities available - more than you can imagine.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Brett Aquila Thank you. It is great to hear that I will have a good chance. I did not realize that it was that easy to switch companies. Thanks for the heads up I will keep that in mind.
Donald, if you haven't had any legal trouble in 20 years then you're absolutely going to be able to get a start in trucking. No question about it. There will be a few companies that will turn you away but who cares? You only need one to give you a shot, and quite honestly I don't expect you'll have much trouble finding a few takers.
You don't have to worry about looking that far down the road. This industry is very easy to move around in. Once you choose you first company make sure you stick with them for one full year and learn all you can about the industry. There are so many opportunities and so many different styles and types of driving jobs that there's nothing wrong with taking a shot at something new after that. Maybe you'll be thrilled right where you're at, maybe you'll be anxious to try something new. If you get to that one year mark with your first company you'll have all sorts of opportunities available - more than you can imagine.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Donald, DUI only goes back 5 years in trucking , and a lot of companies will hire you if your problems are 20 years old.. as someone that insures truckers I have the opportunity to see all the different scenarios
DUI:
Driving Under the Influence
Donald, Welcome to TT. Here are a few links to get you going.
- Truck Driver's Career Guide
- Brett's Book: The Raw Truth About Trucking (free online version)
- High Road Training Program
I am sure you won't have any problems getting someone to bite. Just remember do not hide anything. Be up front and honest. At the same time do not over indulge. Answer questions specifically to what is asked. However, do be prepared to honestly discuss your past. Honesty and Integrity are key things needed in this industry. A company is going to entrust you will hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of equipment and cargo.
You have a lot of different decisions to make.
- Trucker's Career Guide: Choosing A Truck Driving School
- Article Category: Choosing A Truck Driving School
- Forum Topics Tagged "Choosing A Truck Driving School"
I suggest start by shotgunning your app out and find out what kinda of bites you get
Then choose whether to do a private school or company sponsored based on who will give you prehires.
- Article: Understanding Pre-Hire Letters: The What, Why, And How Of This Important Step
- Trucker's Wiki: "Pre-Hire Letters"
- Forum Topics Tagged "CDL Pre-Hire Letters"
Good Luck in your endeavors.
Drive Safe and God Speed.
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.
Pre-hire:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.
Prehire:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.
Prehires:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
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Ok here it is I am a convicted felon, I have 1 DUI conviction (1988) No type of legal trouble in 20 years. I have been told by a few truckers that I need to find a different type of job. Worked most my life doing remodeling of homes. I need to know if anyone can tell me if a company will hire me. I am tired of hearing people tell me there is no hope to become a truck driver. Yes truck driving is hard work but I will succeed in driving. I am just tired of hearing that there is no way I can do it. I want to drive for a company that also hires O/O's my goal is to company drive for at least 3 years before I purchase my own rig. I want a company that I can retire with. Won't they give me a chance to prove myself? Can someone please point me in the right direction. Thanks to all that have any information that may help. It is very much appreciated.
DUI:
Driving Under the Influence