Q: I got out Feb. '09 and went and talked to my old boss. I worked for a paving company and it was the the wrong time of year to put me on so I started to draw unemployment and thinking about how to get out of doing labor work. I paved for 2 yrs but I'm a 17 yr journeyman roofer that's another part maybe will talk about that later. The long and short is I have my CDL (Commercial Driver License) with all my endorsements. If I can just get a shot who ever I work for will love me. I've never been fired and have good references but they won't even talk to me can you help me my school sure ain't. I really want to long haul but ain't choosy. I'm 48. The kids are grown and the ex is gone. It's perfect for me. I've always wanted to see the states. Please help if you can or point me in the right direction. I think I've applied on most of the sights.
Glen
A: Hello Glen,
Your situation may be perfect for a trucking career. Often I meet ex-offenders and felons who have opted for driving jobs.
Here is a page with a good list of trucking companies. A large number of them hire ex-offenders and felons. There are even notations regarding their hiring policies.
http://www.classadrivers.com/index.php?method=CompareCompanyListing&ListAll=1
Each trucking company makes its own rules regarding felony convictions. Some will employ a driver after 5 years or longer since the conviction. Other companies won't hire felons, regardless. You just need to get on the phone and start contacting carriers.
Without experience you are somewhat limited as to will hire you. Having the felony conviction reduces your pool of companies further. The best thing you can do is make some phone calls.
Best of luck to you.
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I recently got a battery charged against me, it may be more difficult for me to get employment. I have checked around and i might get it expunged off my record. I am also in the process of getting a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), can anyone hire me?
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