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does any one know of any company that will give a convicted felon a second chance. I've tried several, and get different answers. My conviction was 10 yrs. ago. I've got a class a cdl, have been accident and trouble free for the last ten yrs, but still no chance. is it useless, should i just give in? any help will be greatly appreciated.

smokinrican

I can't see a resaon in the world why you couldn't get hired. I suggest trying this, not know the State you are wanting to work out of or the type of rig etc don't call a couple call many we have free numbers on all our clients to do jsut that use them and see ok

http://www.bubbajunk.com/articles/Trucking-Jobs-By-State.htm

Hope this helps. God Bless

Talk to Skyway Transport out of Waverly NE.Dont know if Im allowed to post there phone number but there listed.If your a flat bedder ask Skyway about Marquardt,thats there parent company out of Yankton SD.If your driving record is as clean as U say one of them will put u on,felony or not..Happy Trails

do you about any companies in texas?

 poolshark

I have no problem with you putting up a number on the board to help a fellow driver find a job and or load. This is what the board is all about I just don't want a bunch of recruiters spaming the board with ad after ad after ad. You know what I mean then the board becomes useless to others.

I watch the board pretty close so I know when some one is spamming and some one like you is really trying to help so yes if your trying to help a fellow driver please give them as much information as possible to help them, except links and our url's as these can get out of hand way to fast.

 Yhanks for being a part of the board and your post have been spot on,

admin

Dont know if you have contacted that company I had mentioned,Skyway Transport, out of Waverly NE,if you havent I was given the ok to post there number,it is 800-508-9908.Theyre a dry van company that has about a dozen reefers.LIke I said,if your a flat bedder,ask them for Marquardt's number,I use to know it,but....anyways,they dont do Canada or Mexico. Good luck,happy trails.

it depends on the felony.drug convictions,very hard to find a job.assault,not quite as hard.property crimes(theft,burg.,etc.)shouldnt be too hard to find a job

i hear u guy my felony was 6 yr's ago for a DUI no accedents, now i got 3 speeding tickets first on was a year ago to day and i'm having problems finding work,  just wish companys would give guys with a bad past, but not violent past, the oppitunity to support there familys, where i live there are not to many jobs to chose from and also in reno, NV not to many trucking companys  will hire here

 

try expedited freight companies, you can drive a straight truck (which is alot easier anyway) and still make decent money.

YES,...I DO AGREE THAT THE MESSAGE BROAD WORKS TO KEEP THOSE SHADY RECRUITERS OFF THE BROAD WHICH IS THE MISSION AND ESPECIALLY J.B.HUNT FOR WHOM I WENT TO TWO (TWO) ORIENTATION CLASSES WITH AND A WEEK LATER THE THOSE ME WHY I WAS SO UNEXPECTEDLY PULLED FROM CLASS ON THE LAST DAY,....HUH,.....ALSO RISINGER DID THE SAME,...BUT GET THIS THEY EVEN GOT ME A CLASSY RENTAL CAR TO GO 250 MILES TO THEIR ORIENTATION IN ILLINOIS,....AND THAT'S EVEN AFTER I ANSIST ON THE OFFICE GIRL TO RECHECK THE APPLICATION THE MAKE CERTAIN THINGS WERE ON UP/UP,...AND IN THE END THEY GAVE ME THE BOOT 50 BUCKS TO GO BACK HOME OR WHERE EVER, HEY,.. DID I MENTION I GOT A RIDE IN A VAN TO THE BUS STATION?.

I know what you are going through I am in the same boat. mine was 13years ago and I feel it's not right for a company to judge our past. They need to judge are job performance. whatv state are you from if I hear anything I will let you know goodluck.

I've been felony free for over 18 years and that was never an issue until September 11th. Fear and apprehension took over the minds and lives of even the most experienced government official to the point of no return. When the economy is booming and work is plentiful, there is no problem with any drivers record. At least that is what Im seeing all of a sudden. Anyway friends ,don't be discouraged everything will work itself out just fine.