One of the top fields that hire felons is truck driving, and to find work it helps to know these tips about trucking jobs for felons. With the right approach, felons can increase their chances of getting paid to drive.
Trucking Jobs for Felons
First of all, drivers will need to get a CDL license. There are many trucking schools offering classes for these licenses, so shop around to find the lowest price. Try to get as many endorsements as possible on your license, especially Hazmat. This opens up more job opportunities because you can drive many types of loads.
Once licensed, it is time to search for jobs. Smaller, local companies will usually have more trucking jobs for felons. Try them first, but also go to local truck stops and pick up trucking magazines to check the jobs sections. Many jobs there are not listed anywhere else, and you can talk to other drivers who might give you leads.
When talking to trucking companies, honesty is the best policy. Be open about your convictions and do not try to hide them, but be positive about your future. Many companies hiring felons will look at the type of felony, how old the offense is, and the previous driving experience you have. Some companies have training programs, where you go out with another driver and get road experience, which is very important. Do whatever you can to get on the road experience.
It always helps to focus on a specific type of job that is known to hire felons, and trucking is a great example of this. Take the proper steps and truck driving can be a very good opportunity for felons.
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This article is false i’m a driver and a felon for child support and can’t get a job
What exactly is false? How long have you been looking? How many applications? How many interviews? What’s your story?
Thanks
I am a felon to .
I have just graduated from Bishop State Community College
I have been out almost 10 years.
I have gone to school after school ,I have numerous skills.
I graduated from school the school on Aug 25,2010.I have not applied for one or two jobs I have applied for hundreds.I have books with employers that hire.I ahve no sex offenses.I was 21 when I got into trouble for credit card fraud under $ 1,500 my relationship was on tehe rocks so I did what I had to do to maintain wahat I had .I am i my 30s now .I have been pushed out of the churches ,lied on by family beause people are tired of seeing me go no where it makes there god look bad .
I have a stack of certifictes from colleges to universites ,I have preached in churches ,to troubled youth ,helped many homeless veterans.If you can get me a job in the trucking industry. I will give you 100 bucks cash .I must be hired and working in the field though
My name is Robert my email is seekingwork32@yahoo.com
Sorry for all the typos in my last post .I am trying to not look down when I type . I have a class A cdl .
I can drive class b vehicles also .
I can drive a 10 speed and the super 10 speed.I have driven a total of 1,200 in 2 months while I was in school for the summer.
I know how to drive on highways ,disconnect the trailer ,and basic maintaince.
I AM READY TO WORK .
NOT LOOKING FOR NO 8 TO 9 DOLLAR HOUR JOB IM A GROWN MAN AND I CANT MOVE OUT OF MY PARENTS OFF THAT .PRISON WAS TRUTHFULLY 100 TIMES BETTER MY BE NEXT ILL MAKE MY TRIP TO PRISON TRULY COUNT
I don’t want your money, Robert.
What roadblocks are you running into specifically?
Have you reached out for help locally?
Im a two time felon…. my first felony it burglary the second one is possiession of marjiuana. now the second case the maujiana was in the car… when i got pulled ova. Now how do i suppose to get a trucking drivin job with this kind of record? i went to Roadmaster to get training but i wasnt qualified for the paid tution. so now if i want training i would have to pay $5000 in full the first day to start my training….now i went to the bmv to get the CDL book to study ok….now how do i suppose to get my road experiance to get my license?
Good questions. I would reach out to a group that helps ex-felons. Have you got with Goodwill or anyone yet?
I have a class A CDL and have no chance of ever gettting an over-the-road truck driving job because I have a criminal record. My criminal records has nothing to do with driving. But Trucking companies do not hire felons.
"…awaiting trial on two cases of drugged driving according to court records."
There is the key. Awaiting trial means she has not yet been convicted of these offenses, she is only accused of committing them. Her driving privileges would have been suspended or revoked if she had lived long enough to be tried, if she were convicted of the offenses.
Even though drugged driving is a serious offense, and a hazard to all of the other citizens in the communmity … she was still entitled to due process.
I have 6 felonies, and I have no problem getting driving jobs making above average money. My problem is getting with a good company that offers benefits. I’ve been with the same company now for 3 years, but as contract labor. When you have no insurance and need medical services you’re in a catch-22 because you have no insurance but since you work, you don’t qualify for any free or discounted services and I know I don’t have to say how expensive medical services are. I’m in Dallas, Texas and I have 8 years of driving experience, so if there’s any employers out there reading this…….I’d appreciate an e-mail.
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