Misdemeanor Drug Charges
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I would suggest reaching out to flatbed companies who train and offer cdl programs first before paying for an outside school. That way you know specifically if they'll hire you with the drug charge and there is less chance of there being any surprises or financial investment.
The industry is tough right now and many companies are tightening their belts and holding fast on more stringent hiring requirements which could include a certain amount of time released from the charge before they'll even consider you.
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.
Yea that’s what recruiter was saying. A lot of them really want at least 3 years distance from it. Thanks for the advice Robert B. Will definitely keep doing my due diligence
Yes 3 yrs from completion of sentence for.misdemeanor.. and 10.yrs from end of sentence for felony
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What’s goin on truckers! New here and just looking for some up to date info. I’m looking at applying for private CDL school but I have a misdemeanor drug charge from 2023. Everything about the charge is complete. The recruiters sent out my app to a few companies that I see a lot of mixed reviews on (W.E, Werner, May, Covenant and a few more) and also I truly want to drive flatbed. Are there any flatbed companies that will touch me and train out of school?
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: