Questionable Driving Record.

So, i have a questionable driving history, i do have 2 dui on file with the latest at 5 years. However by the tome i graduate cdl training i will still have about 6 weeks until that dui is officially 5 years old. Looking into companies that take recruits with a rap sheet like mine, Transam and Prime are the 2 that stand out. Any suggestions to who is better? I don't mind being otr but I'm not trying to be out for months on end before i get home time. Any thoughts or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Josh, two DUI's is gonna make it tough. I'd be surprised if you could get on at Prime.

There's another problem your facing that you may not realize. Waiting six weeks after you've gotten out of a truck driving school to find a job can be detrimental. I got sent home from orientation at PGT for that very reason. Your training and your license will be considered "stale" by some companies.

You can do this, but as you are aware, you've made it tough on yourself. Honestly, new drivers shouldn't be so concerned over which are the best companies out there. If you prove yourself as reliable, dependable, safe, and productive, there's really not a dime's worth of difference in these outfits. They are all trying to move the most freight just as efficiently as they can. The driver himself will determine whether he's successful or not.

That's not some pie in the sky psycho-babble. That comes from my own experiences. I started at Western Express... try finding a positive review on that company! I did great there, because I was determined that it was going to be that way.

You are going to have to take whatever you can get and make something of it. Above all else, Josh, take this advice... Wherever you get started, absolutely commit yourself to hanging in there for one full year of safe driving.

Trust me, if you'll do that, your horizon of opportunity will change dramatically. Some companies will even look past your DUI's at that point.

That commitment is up to you. Don't even think you are going to give your first company a chance to prove themselves to you. The burden of proof lies squarely on your shoulders.

Get out there and make something happen, and please come here for advice. We can and will help you, and we would love to hear how you're coming along out there in your journey.

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Josh, two that close together will make it difficult to sell yourself to a company. I do hiring/interviewing (not a driver yet) and my first two questions would be: a) why the second one, didn't you learn from the first? and b) what makes me think you won't get another one? Don't get me wrong, good luck to you and I hope things have changed for the future but companies will be super extremely hesitant.

On a different note, I see you're from Dayton. Any chance you're going to Clark State for schooling? That's the first (and only) place on my list when I do finally decide to make the career change.

Thank you guys for the feedback, yes I know I brought this on myself. About the only thing I have going for me is completion records of rehab and knowing I've committed to a life of sobriety. Once I land a gig, as poor paying or maybe not the most desirable I'd like I plan to fully commit. Your opinions are valued and appreciated. I've looked over the dui page on here to see which companies I may still qualify for and I guess i just need to apply to them all and see who'll give me the chance.

Josh, two that close together will make it difficult to sell yourself to a company. I do hiring/interviewing (not a driver yet) and my first two questions would be: a) why the second one, didn't you learn from the first? and b) what makes me think you won't get another one? Don't get me wrong, good luck to you and I hope things have changed for the future but companies will be super extremely hesitant.

On a different note, I see you're from Dayton. Any chance you're going to Clark State for schooling? That's the first (and only) place on my list when I do finally decide to make the career change.

No, I'm going to the Ohio business college. I looked into Clark state but they were more expensive and I've heard good things about obc

Clark State is on the expensive end; I'll check out Ohio Business College. I hadn't even considered them. Are they downtown by St. Elizabeth? My son got his STNA down there and I'm wondering if they're in the same location. Forgive me but it's cool to have a forum member so close to me.

Clark State is on the expensive end; I'll check out Ohio Business College. I hadn't even considered them. Are they downtown by St. Elizabeth? My son got his STNA down there and I'm wondering if they're in the same location. Forgive me but it's cool to have a forum member so close to me.

No they're in Middletown, where in Dayton are you at?

I found them online yesterday afternoon and emailed with April to get some information. They're only $500 cheaper than Clark State. Middletown is about 50-55 minutes from my house and Clark State is maybe 20 (I live in Enon and work in Beavercreek). Over the course of a few weeks, that $500 translates into less driving time for me. Haha

I'd love to hear about your journey through classes, training, etc. I'm looking to start late next year (earlier if I get laid off).

Excellent, yea i live in Miamisburg so Middletown is very close to me. I've already done all the classroom requirements so this week we start pretrips and backing into the trailer. I've spoken with a recruiter from Transam Transportation and they're willing to give me a shot! So upon graduation I'll be going to Kansas for orientation. While not my first choice, right now it's my only choice. Time to hunker down and get some quality road experience.